Apply - IAI CATALYST

APPLY FOR COHORT 4

Applications for Cohort 4 are now open! Submit your application before the deadline on October 19th.

Top applicants will be notified of their down-selection via an invite to pitch in person to a Selection Committee (built of IAI and Starburst leaders) for the opportunity to be selected to join Cohort 4.

During the application and down-selection period, we may reach out to companies for office hours or to ask for written clarification should we have any additional questions regarding your submission.

The cohort will officially kick off in January 2026 and conclude with a Demo Day showcase in June 2026.

Startups accepted into the program will engage in a structured process designed to explore alignment, validate their technology, and collaborate with IAI on potential co-development opportunities.

Please contact catalyst@iaiusa.com for more information or with questions.

Apply - Cohort 4

Applications for the third cohort of IAI CATALYST, led by IAI North America and powered by Starburst, are open through October 19th, 2025! IAI CATALYST offers startups $100k investment, plus $100k of in-kind support from IAI to collaborate on innovation, advance TRL, and open doors to new business opportunities.

General Company Information

Company Name(Required)

Company Website

Company LinkedIn Profile

No. of Employees(Required)

Where is your company HQ?(Required)

If not HQ in the U.S., do you have a U.S. subsidiary?(Required)

Team Information

Founder One Name(Required)

Founder One Title/Position(Required)

Founder One Email Address(Required)

Founder One Phone Number

Founder One Personal LinkedIn Profile(Required)

Founder Two Name

Founder Two Title/Position

Founder Two Email Address

Founder Two Phone Number

Founder Two Personal LinkedIn Profile

Company Vision

Elevator Pitch - Describe your company in 2-3 sentences.(Required)

What is your unique value proposition?(Required)

What is your company mission?(Required)

Overview the market opportunity.

Please list 3-5 competitors.(Required)

Startup Progress

Which best describes your startup stage of growth?(Required)

What is your company's TRL level?(Required)

Please list your traction (if applicable). For example, ARR, customer growth, LOI/MOU, or other market demand indicators.

Founding Team

Who are the co-founders, how did they meet, and why did they start this company?(Required)

Explain why your team is uniquely qualified to solve the problem.(Required)

Pilot Project

In 2-3 sentences, share your ideas for a potential pilot project with IAI.(Required)

Participants will complete a pilot project with IAI to demonstrate the value of their technology or service (these can be modified at a later date in coordination with IAI). Visit IAI's website to learn more about their broad range of domain focuses and work: www.iai.co.il.

Additional Information

What is your target fundraise total and post-money valuation? If yes or not yet known, please explain.(Required)

Does your startup have a 409A valuation? If yes or not yet, please explain.(Required)

Has your startup raised private capital? If yes, please provide details.(Required)

Has your startup won non-dilutive funding? If yes, please provide details.(Required)

Has your company participated in another accelerator program? If yes, what programs?

How did you first hear about the IAI CATALYST Program?(Required)

Other - Please Describe

Provide a copy of your company pitch deck in PDF format.(Required)

Max. file size: 50 MB.

APPLICATIONS FOR COHORT 4 ARE NOW OPEN.

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