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Entries Deadline

06-May-2026 11:59 AM (GMT +2:00)

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Important:
  • The deadline for submissions is May 6, 2026, 23:50 (Israel time).
  • You can edit your submission anytime until the deadline

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The Coller Startup Competition began in 2017 for teams formed by Tel Aviv University students or alumni. ​The competition's goal is to encourage TAU students and alumni to engage in entrepreneurial venturing and launch great startups.


THE COMPETITION HAS 3 SEPARATE TRACKS

 


round deep (1).png Deep Tech

Open for teams with at least one co-founder who is a graduate or current student of Tel Aviv University.
 

round food (1).png Animal-Free Tech

Open to all startup companies in Israel. 


round climate.png Climate Tech

Open for teams with at least one co-founder who is a graduate or current student of Tel Aviv University. 



We welcome diverse teams from across faculties and disciplines, but several guidelines and limitations apply.

 

 

IMPORTANT NOTE
 

Please confirm your eligibility by visiting WWW.COLLERCOMPETITION.COM.

You will be required to submit the following:

+ Executive Summary
+ Pitch Presentation
+ Proof of a Working Demo or MVP of your Product
+ Short Bio (or CV) of each Founder

Don't worry: You can update your application until the submission deadline – May 6, 2026, at 23:50 Israel time.


To enter an application, click on "SUBMIT AN ENTRY"

 

TIMELINE (subject to change)

Submissions open. February 2, 2026

Deadline for submissions. May 6, 2026

First evaluation:
Verifying application eligibility.

Second evaluation:
Evaluate all application files by a carefully selected team of judges. Evaluation is based on the following criteria: Quality of the Team, Opportunity and Market Size, Unique Value Proposition, Business Model (and ability to scale), Innovation/Technology Quality, and Presentation Skills.


The Semi-final evaluation.
Leading ventures will be invited to present live to a panel of judges.​

Workshops.
Ignite Now- acceleration workshops. Dates TBD
Individual & Group Sessions. Dates TBD


Competition finals. July 8, 2026

Top teams will be invited to present their venture on the Startup Exhibition, followed by live pitching on stage - from which the winning team in each track will be announced
 

www.collercompetition.com

The Coller Startup Competition team
Good luck!