Kinneret Innovation Center

Name

Kinneret Innovation Center

Legal name

Kinneret Innovation Center

Website

https://kinneretinnovation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Technology Innovation Hub and Startup Accelerator

NAICS

Computer Training (611420), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Business Incubators & Accelerators (EDAMAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Makerspace, Innovation Lab & Fab Lab Operations (Tools, Safety, Programming) (EDAEAGAI), Data, Analytics & AI Training (BI, Data Engineering, ML/GenAI) (BPAEANAH)

Keywords

• Innovation ecosystem services
• Startup acceleration programs
• Technology development services
• Agricultural technology innovation
• Venture building platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Tzemach Junction

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Innovation Park Services: Revenue generated from leasing professional offices, cutting-edge labs, collaborative workspaces, and event venues to technology companies and startups within the Kinneret Innovation & Science Park.
2. Acceleration & Training Programs: Programs including Go Global Climate Program, AI Micro-Ventures accelerator, youth entrepreneurship programs, and corporate training/workshops generate revenue through program fees.
3. Education & Training Division (KICED): Educational programs in entrepreneurship, innovation, climate technology, and AI for schools, educators, and organizations across northern Israel.
4. Organizational Innovation Processes: Innovation consulting and challenge programs for organizations seeking technology solutions, connecting industrial needs with technology providers and startups.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Kinneret Innovation Center runs an innovation hub that delivers startup acceleration programs (Go Global Climate Program, AI Micro-Ventures Accelerator), technology development and AI services (AWS Cloud Solutions, AI Implementation, software development), industrial innovation challenge programs and scouting, education and training programs for schools, and operates a 28,000 sqm Science & Innovation Park providing offices, labs, and workspaces. It connects entrepreneurs, researchers, industry, investors, and communities to develop ventures in climate, agriculture, water and environmental technologies.

Product overview

Kinneret Innovation Center is a regional innovation hub in northern Israel that operates as a multi-divisional ecosystem rather than a single product company. The center provides a comprehensive portfolio of programs and services organized into distinct divisions: (1) Startups & Entrepreneurs Division offering the Go Global Climate Program accelerator; (2) Technology Development & AI Division providing AWS Cloud Solutions, Professional Software Development, AI Implementation for Businesses, and JumpStart for Startups services; (3) Industrial Innovation Division with Technology Challenges and Technology Scouting services; (4) Training Programs & Workshops (KICED) Division including K-ECO, KIC-UP Youth Accelerator, AI Training, and the Climate Innovation Visitor Center; and (5) the Kinneret Innovation & Science Park facility spanning 28,000 sqm. Additionally, the center manages the KIC Impact Fund and AI Micro-Ventures Accelerator. The ecosystem connects academia, industry, agriculture, investors and communities to advance innovation in water, agriculture, climate, and applied technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KIC Impact Fund: Impact fund launched in 2025 for supporting innovation in northern Israel
• WaterEdge
• Norterra
• AgroTraction
• K-ECO
• Go Global Climate Program
• KIC-UP
• Pre-Z

Products and services

• Go Global Climate Program An acceleration program for growth-stage startups in climate tech, agriculture, water, energy and environmental innovation sectors. Provides venture-building support, market access, and global expansion pathways.
• AWS Cloud Solutions End-to-end AWS development, architecture, and AI integration services for startups and businesses, supporting advanced cloud infrastructure needs.
• Professional Software Development Full-scale development teams providing customized cloud infrastructure and full-cycle software development for startups and businesses without in-house overhead.
• AI Implementation for Businesses AI integration services to automate, optimize, and scale business operations with efficient, scalable, and future-ready technology tailored to business needs.
• JumpStart for Startups Rapid MVP development service supporting startups from idea to minimum viable product with fast and focused execution.
• Technology Challenges Innovation challenge programs connecting industrial sectors with technology solutions from Israeli and global markets to address specific industry pain points.
• Technology Scouting Targeted scouting of companies, startups, researchers, and technology providers to identify relevant solutions for industry and government organizational needs.
• K-ECO Program Entrepreneurship and innovation program for the next generation focused on environmental responsibility and tech-entrepreneurship leadership.
• KIC-UP Youth Accelerator Youth accelerator accelerating youth innovation through real technology startups and business development activities for young entrepreneurs.
• AI Training Program Hands-on AI education program for teachers and students to drive innovation and AI literacy in the classroom.
• Climate Innovation Visitor Center An interactive experience in sustainability and technology — dedicated ClimateTech Visitor Center offering curated tours and insights into future sustainable innovation.
• AI Micro-Ventures Accelerator A dedicated acceleration program for AI micro-ventures, launched as a first-of-its-kind offering in Israel to support early-stage AI companies.
• KIC Impact Fund Impact investment fund providing capital and support to startups in the Kinneret region, supporting regional innovation and venture development.
• Kinneret Innovation & Science Park A premier high-tech hub spanning 28,000 sqm along the Sea of Galilee, offering professional offices, cutting-edge labs, collaborative workspaces, and a venue for corporate events; housing a vibrant community of researchers and startups focused on water, agriculture, and climate-tech.

Quantifiable outcome

• NIS 2B estimated annual regional impact from Tzemach Science Park
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

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

• KKL-JNF (Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 1901, KKL-JNF has worked to develop the Land of Israel and strengthen the bond between the people and their homeland. Activities span forestry, water-related initiatives, and pioneering research in soil conservation and climate resilience. Joined as strategic partner in 2020, providing sustainability expertise and community programs that strengthen rural settlement in the Galilee.
• Zemach IndustriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural-industrial corporation owned by 33 farming communities, managing over 25,000 dunams as the economic backbone of the Jordan Valley. Provides a unique 'living lab' for entrepreneurs to test and scale disruptive technologies by merging traditional farming with Precision Agriculture. One of the three founding partners since 2016.
• Kinneret Academic CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe leading academic institution in Israel's northeastern periphery, featuring the School of Engineering and an international agriculture program. National leader in Water Industry and Energy Engineering. Provides the technological backbone for the next generation of Agri-Tech and Water-Tech solutions through bridging academic research with practical application. One of the three founding partners since 2016.
• MekorotmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIsrael's national water company participated in the first Challenge Program with KIC, alongside Krausz and Arad Group, focusing on technology solutions for water infrastructure challenges.
• MARTICOmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with KIC to establish AgroTraction in 2022, providing portfolio startups access to 29 global markets for international expansion and market development.
• WaterEdgemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Water Innovation Community founded by KIC in 2021, connecting water technology innovators, researchers, and industry players across Israel to advance water innovation.
• XylemminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal water technology company partnering with KIC's water innovation ecosystem and challenge programs.
• SyngentaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural technology company engaged with KIC's startup ecosystem and agricultural innovation initiatives.
• ICA (International Christian Committee)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner supporting education and training programs within the innovation center ecosystem.
• Climate Solutions PrizemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerKIC partnered in the Climate Solutions Prize competition in 2025, supporting climate technology innovation and startup recognition.
• NorterramajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished by KIC in 2024 as a climate and sustainability-focused initiative, expanding the innovation center's environmental innovation capabilities.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SOSA: Israeli corporate-backed tech innovation hub and accelerator with curated startup programs and corporate engagement — directly comparable to KIC's mission of connecting startups, corporates, and capital within a regional/industry-vertical framework.
• Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC): Global operator of innovation campuses providing co-working, lab, and venture services — comparable to KIC's 28,000 sqm Science Park with offices, labs, collaborative workspaces, and event venues hosting high-tech tenants.
• Station F: Paris-based world's largest startup campus with themed programs (including climate and agri-food) — comparable to KIC's large-scale physical hub model with vertical-specific accelerator programs.
• 1871: Chicago-based non-profit tech hub offering incubation, accelerator programs, education, and corporate partnerships — highly comparable to KIC's multi-division model combining workspace, training, and corporate innovation services.
• MaRS Discovery District: Toronto-based urban innovation hub offering acceleration programs, office/lab space, and venture services — highly comparable to KIC's integrated park-plus-accelerator-plus-education model targeting cleantech, agri-food, and water ventures.
• Startup Nation Central: Israeli non-profit promoting the local innovation ecosystem globally and connecting founders with corporates, investors, and government — comparable to KIC's ecosystem-building role with a regional rather than national focus.
• MassChallenge: Global non-profit startup accelerator with industry-vertical programs (including climate, food, water) — directly comparable to KIC's Go Global Climate Program and challenge-based model connecting startups with corporate partners and investors.

Broad incumbents

• EIT Food: European agritech innovation community supported by the EU — comparable in its mission to accelerate sustainable agri-food ventures through partnerships, programs, and field validation, but operates at a continental rather than regional scale.
• Israel Innovation Authority: Israeli government agency funding and supporting R&D across the innovation ecosystem — comparable as a strategic partner and tendering body that KIC depends on, but operates as a national funding entity rather than a regional hub.
• Trendlines Group: Israeli-listed agritech and medical technology investment and incubation group — comparable in its focus on agri-tech ventures and Israeli innovation, but operates as a commercial investment firm rather than a regional non-profit hub.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubem.youtube.com/@kinneretinnovationcenter5437/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/KinneretInnovationCenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kinneret-innovation-center

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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