Platform
About HLS.IL Connect
HLS.IL Connect is a curated access platform for Israel's HLS and dual-use innovation ecosystem — helping startups, VCs, security stakeholders, industry partners, and ecosystem programs discover relevant organizations and request reviewed introductions.
Built for trusted ecosystem access
Reviewed Access
Intro requests are reviewed by the HLS.IL team before any connection is facilitated.
Private by Design
Contact details stay private and are shared only when relevant and approved.
Curated Network
Organizations are reviewed before being added, keeping the ecosystem focused and trusted.
About HLS.IL
Israel's official HLS innovation community
HLS.IL is Israel's official innovation community for Homeland Security, defense-adjacent and dual-use technologies.
The community operates under the Ministry of Economy and Industry's Communities Program, in collaboration with the Ministry of National Security and the Israel Innovation Authority.
HLS.IL connects startups, VCs, industry, government, security stakeholders, hubs, and ecosystem partners to create practical opportunities, pilots, introductions, programs, and growth.
Community Partners
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Browse trusted startups and partners, or join the HLS.IL community for updates, opportunities, and ecosystem access.