Atidim

What Atidim does

Atidim (עתידים, "Futures") is an Israeli non-profit organization founded in 2000, operating as a dual structure comprising a civilian association (Friends of Atidim) and an IDF-administered directorate. It was co-founded by then-IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Shaul Mofaz and Maj. Gen. Avner Barzani (together with industrialist Eitan Wertheimer) to identify talented youth from Israel's geographic and social periphery and integrate them into elite technological roles in the IDF, industry, and academia. The organization serves over 15,000 annual participants across nine distinct programs spanning a continuum from junior high through university graduation and employment, including high-school preparation tracks (Nitzanim software/cyber, Lehavim drone engineering, BoM Persian intelligence, Ma'ala Druze excellence), an IDF Academic Officer track, the flagship Atidim for Industry and Hi-Tech program with Step-UP for women and a Practical Engineering (Handasaim) 17-month track, TakeOff for lone soldiers, Fighters for Hi-Tech for combat veterans, and a Cadets for Local Government track (closed to new registrations in July 2022). The 8,000+ alumni network is supported through the Atidim Alumni Organization, which provides mentorship, entrepreneurship grants, and an early-stage investment fund.

Atidim's underlying technology is primarily an educational-services platform rather than a software product, with proprietary elements concentrated in program curricula (Nitzanim software studies in partnership with the IDF Cyber Unit; Lehavim drone program covering electronics, mechanics, software, and aeronautics; Step-UP for women in engineering). Participant support systems include full university tuition, monthly living stipends of approximately 70,000 ILS, academic counseling, tutoring, laptops, psychometric preparation, and guaranteed job placement upon graduation with employer partners including Intel, NVIDIA, Microsoft, Dell, Elbit Systems, Rafael, IAI, Check Point, WIX, and Mekorot.

Revenue is generated entirely through philanthropic donations and government grants rather than commercial sales. The donor base spans Israeli founders Bank Leumi and Mifal HaPais (National Lottery), international Jewish Federations in the USA, Canada, the UK, and Australia, Keren Hayesod-UJA, the Israel Fund (JFGP), individual philanthropists, and Israeli government ministries (Education, Interior, Economy). The organization operates from headquarters in Ra'anana and an IDF administration office in Tel Aviv, with approximately 11-50 employees and is governed by an Israeli board chaired by Kobi Haber, with Yoav Maoz serving as CEO.

Name

Atidim

Legal name

Friends of Atidim (A"R)

Website

https://atidim.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Atidim is an Israeli non-profit founded in 2000 that operates a civilian-military dual structure providing a cradle-to-career pipeline, including scholarships, academic preparation, IDF service tracks, and guaranteed industry placement, serving over 15,000 youth annually from Israel's geographic and social periphery through nine programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workforce Development and Educational Social Programs

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Services (611), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Higher Education Capacity Building & Scholarships (BPADAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Education Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAK), Education Access & Quality (International Development) (BPAGABAE), International Development & Donor-Funded Education Programs (EDADALAB), Accelerated Learning & Grade Advancement Programs (EDAJAGAE), Enrichment Programs for Gifted Learners (STEM, Humanities, Arts) (EDAKALAE)

Keywords

• Workforce development programs
• STEM education access
• Higher education scholarships
• Social mobility initiatives
• Veterans employment pipeline

Headquarters

HQ city

Herzliya

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Philanthropic Donations: Atidim operates as a recognized nonprofit organization funded by donors from Israel and worldwide, including philanthropic partners in the USA, Canada, England and Australia. Major funding comes from Jewish Federations, foundations, and individual philanthropists who provide comprehensive support services including full tuition, monthly stipends, academic counseling, and laptops for students.
2. Government Partnerships: The organization works with various Israeli government ministries including Ministry of Education, Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Economy, and works closely with the IDF military administration for program funding and support.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Atidim runs multi-stage educational and workforce development programs that identify talented youth from Israel's geographic and social periphery, support them through high school and university with scholarships and mentorship, guide them into select IDF service paths, and place them into skilled roles at leading Israeli technology, defense, and industrial companies. Programs are delivered free of charge to participants and are funded through donations and government grants.

Product overview

Atidim (עתידים, meaning 'Futures') is a national educational-social initiative established in 2000, comprising a civilian association (Friends of Atidim) and an IDF directorate, that provides a continuum of programs from junior high through employment. The portfolio spans multiple distinct programs organized under five main pillars: (1) Youth Atidim — high school preparation programs (Nitzanim software/cyber, Lehavim drone engineering, BoM Persian intelligence, Maala Druze excellence, psychometric prep, pre-military preparatory courses); (2) Atidim in the IDF — the Academic Officer track, Faaimei Atidim two-phase engineering, pre-academic preparatory course, science/English teaching, and Haredi population tracks; (3) Atidim in Industry and Hi-Tech — the flagship Atidim in Industry program (engineering and computer science with company sponsorship), Step-UP women in engineering, Practical Engineering Technician track (17-month), Fighters for Hi-Tech bootcamp conversion, TakeOff for lone soldiers, and employer relations services; (4) Cadets for Local Government (now closed to new registrations); and (5) the Alumni Organization providing ongoing career development, entrepreneurship support, and social mobility acceleration for graduates. The organization serves over 15,000 annual participants across 9 programs, with more than 8,170 academic graduates.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Atidim Alumni Organization (ארגון בוגרי עתידים): Founded in 2012, the alumni organization supports over 8,000 graduates of Atidim's academic programs. It focuses on three core areas: accelerating social mobility in the periphery, technology entrepreneurship, and career and life skills development.
• Lohim La'hitech (לוחמים להייטק)
• La'havim (להבים)
• Step-Up
• TakeOff
• Atidim for Industry (עתידים לתעשייה ולהייטק)
• Alumni Association (ארגון בוגרי עתידים)
• Employer Relations (קשרי מעסיקים)
• Nitzanim (ניצנים)
• Atidim in the IDF (עתידים בצה"ל)

Products and services

• Pre-Military Government Leadership Program Pre-military government leadership fellowship program preparing participants from Israel's periphery for civilian government careers.
• High-School Atidim Program (Centers of Excellence) High-school enrichment program built around STEM Centers of Excellence, supporting talented youth from Israel's periphery.
• Academic Atidim Program (university scholarships) University-stage scholarships and academic support program for Atidim participants to complete higher-education degrees.
• Lone Soldier Program Specialized support program for lone soldiers (foreign-born IDF volunteers) from peripheral and disadvantaged backgrounds, providing academic and post-service transition support.
• Young University Program Post-secondary program supporting recent university graduates through transitions and early career development.
• Atidim Industrial Engineers / tech and defense employment pipeline Industry-aligned program that places Atidim graduates into roles at leading Israeli technology and defense companies, including partnerships with Intel, Elbit, Rafael, Mellanox, and IAI.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 15,000 annual participants across 9 programs
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Ministry of Education - Gifted and Outstanding DivisioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner for identifying and supporting academically gifted students from periphery communities, providing regulatory support and program legitimacy.
• IDF (Israel Defense Forces)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMilitary partner operating the IDF administration component. Manages the Atuda (Academic Reserve) program and places graduates in elite technological units including 8200, Military Intelligence, and air force technological units.
• Intel IsraelmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading technology company partner providing practical engineering program placements and employment opportunities for Atidim graduates in semiconductor and computing fields.
• Elbit SystemsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDefense electronics company partner for practical engineering program with job placement in defense technology sectors.
• Rafael Advanced Defense SystemsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDefense technology company partner providing practical engineering program placements in missile and radar systems development.
• Microsoft IsraelmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology partner providing industry exposure, mentoring opportunities, and potential employment pathways for Atidim engineering students.
• Mekorot (Israel Water Company)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational water utility partner providing practical engineering placements in infrastructure and water technology sectors.
• Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-owned aerospace and defense manufacturer providing practical engineering program placements in aviation and aerospace technology.
• Ben-Gurion UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner for the Local Government Cadets program, offering undergraduate degrees in social sciences and humanities with emphasis on economics, management, geography, education, and political science.
• Hamas (Resilience of Our Children Initiative)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInitiative leading educational activities across four summer camps aimed at empowering and strengthening the emotional, mental, and psychological resilience of participants.
• Technion - Israel Institute of TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier technical university providing faculty, engineers, and workshops for the summer RoboPhysics camp focusing on electrical engineering, software, hardware, AI, and physics preparation.
• IntelligentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHi-tech company providing professional training in RF-based systems including GPS, cellular, radar, and drone localization for the SpecTech summer camp.
• JOLT CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHi-tech college providing AI-focused curriculum and instructors for the artificial intelligence summer camp featuring prompt engineering and AI-based entrepreneurship.
• WIXminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIsraeli cloud-based web development platform providing employment and internship opportunities for Atidim graduates.
• Checkpoint Software TechnologiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCybersecurity company partner providing industry exposure and potential employment pathways for Atidim tech graduates.
• Nvidia IsraelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGraphics processing and AI technology company providing potential employment pathways for Atidim graduates in cutting-edge technology sectors.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Per Scholas: US-based nonprofit providing tuition-free technology training and career placement to adults from underserved communities, partnering with major employers. Directly comparable to Atidim's workforce-integration mission, employer-relations model, and full-support approach (though operating in the US without military partnership).
• Year Up: Workforce-development nonprofit serving young adults from low-income communities with intensive training, corporate internships, and job placement in tech and business. Comparable mission, target demographic (underserved young adults), corporate-employer partnership model, and guaranteed-placement value proposition.
• NPower: Nonprofit providing tech-skills training and career-launch services to military veterans and underserved young adults, with employer partnerships across the tech sector. Similar tech-skills training focus and target demographics (veterans / underserved youth) align with Atidim's TakeOff and Fighters for Hi-Tech programs.
• Generation (by McKinsey): Global nonprofit providing free, employer-driven training in tech and skilled trades to people without four-year degrees, with strong job-placement outcomes. Comparable employer-driven curriculum design, comprehensive support model, and high placement-rate guarantees mirror Atidim's flagship Atidim for Industry program.
• IDF Atuda (Academic Reserve): The IDF's Academic Reserve program itself, operating the military side of Atidim's dual structure. While not a separate organization, it represents the same target population and recruitment pipeline that Atidim's civilian programs feed into—directly comparable program with overlapping participants.

Regional players

• Israel Tech Challenge (Israel-is): Israeli nonprofit training underrepresented populations (Ethiopian-Israeli, Arab-Israeli, Haredi, women) for tech careers with corporate employer placement. Most direct Israeli comparator to Atidim's social-mobility-in-tech mission, though smaller in scale and without IDF partnership.
• The Nudge (Israel): Israeli nonprofit tackling poverty through training, employment, and education programs targeting underserved populations. Comparable Israeli nonprofit operating in workforce development and social mobility, though with broader population focus rather than STEM-specific.
• Keshet (Israel): Israeli educational nonprofit driving educational equity for marginalized populations including Arab-Israeli, Ethiopian-Israeli, and Haredi communities. Comparable Israeli education-focused nonprofit serving similar underrepresented populations, though focused on K-12 schooling rather than higher-ed career placement.

Others

• JDC (American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee): International Jewish welfare and humanitarian organization with extensive Israeli operations in education, employment, and social services. Shares funding overlap with Jewish Federations, similar diaspora-fundraising architecture, and overlapping Israeli beneficiary populations with Atidim.
• Israeli-American Council (IAC): US-based nonprofit strengthening Israeli-American community through education, leadership, and career programs. Shares diaspora philanthropy network, Israeli-American talent-development mission, and employer-engagement model similar to Atidim's networking functions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/atidim

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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