Welcome To The Music Tech Startup Innovation Lab
The MusicTech Accelerator is a first-of-its-kind program, integrating all areas of expertise in the Music Tech industry to provide startups with a comprehensive, fast-track experience.
Participants will benefit from expert mentorship, connecting with industry leaders, advisory, exposure to investors, angels, and business stakeholders, and much more.
Partners
What is Music Tech?
Music Creation & Production
Sound &
Audio
Health &
Wellness
Music
Music Access,
Discovery &
Monetization
Music in
Education
Entertainment &
Gaming Music
Music AI
tools
Program Covers
1. Ideation and validation
2. Mentorship and advisory support
3. Academic and commercial collaboration
4. Product development
5. Go-to-market and scaling
6. Pitch development and investor exposure
Program Structure
Participants in the Music Tech IL program will undergo a multifaceted curriculum designed to support the growth and development of music tech ventures.
Format:
A 16 week program designed for pre-seed startups.
Cohort I – January 2025
1 half-day per week – plenary
1 individual mentorship meeting per week
Location
SFA offices, 146 Begin Rd. Tel-Aviv, Azrieli Town (PWC building)
Demo Day – May 2025
Last call for applications – 12 January 2025
Management Team
David Fridman
An experienced entrepreneur with over 34 years of expertise in founding and managing technology companies.
An Israeli Music Tech ecosystem leader and director in various music technology-related startups, also serves as a mentor in various Accelerators.
Co – founder of: BrandShield, Domain The Net, Purity Names Inc., Olive Interactive, Staga Music Edtech and others.
Dr. Ilan Levy
A business development expert; strategy process analyst, supporting and training individuals and organizations in both the private and public sectors. Over 25 years of experience with a specialization in small and medium-sized businesses.
Israeli Music Tech ecosystem leader.
Past experience: Finupp.com – Strategy & business analyst, GPS Business – COO
Eli Hasson
Entrepreneur, investor, operator, startup mentor: advisor – with proven global leadership experience in building successful businesses, tackling strategic challenges and enabling impactful, sustainable growth.
Eli has over 30 years’ experience in the tech sector – with deep knowledge in technology, business strategy, finance and operations.
Advisory & Mentors
Prof. Gil Avnimelech
Ono Academic College – Co-head of the specialization of Strategy, Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the MBA program
Asher Bitansky
Composer, manager, promoter, publisher, and expert in copyright management and music technology. Visionary pioneer in the music industry.
Dr. Eyal Brook, Adv.
Expert in IP, Media & Entertainment industry and AI. Musician.
Yaki Gani
Stuff – Co-founder, Expert in innovation, strategy and AI. Music tech entrepreneur.
Band member of Rockfour.
Gadi Gidor
An international & local music industry manager (BMG Europe, SVP NMC United), experienced in A&R, artist management, and artistic direction.
Dan Hilerowitz
CPA – Lead Finance – Partner.
Dr. Revital Hollander
Reichman University – Music-Technologist, Head of double Major in Computer Science & Entrepreneurship.
Adi Kadussi
Universal Music Israel – Innovation & Business Development Manager, Musician.
Or Manor
Future tech trends researcher. Ambassador at Google Women Techmakers.
Google Developer Group Rehovot chapter.
Gil May-Tal
Tech & Business leader, startup mentor, and musician.
Co-founder and the Leader of IBM’s global Startup Accelerator.
Roy Meirom
Tech Investor & Builder, ex-Sony Ventures.
Yoram Mokady
Universal Music Israel – Managing Director. Former TV Executive – VP Content at Hot Telecom, Chairman of Cable TV & Satellite Council.
Yair Nitzani
Yair Nitzani Music Ltd – T-slam – Song Writer & Producer, former CEO Hed Artzi, content music & rights expert.
Mick Olesh
Waves Audio – CEO.
Adi Ostry Matalon
Impact, Innovation & Strategy Advisor.
Oren Sharon, Adv.
S. Friedman, Abramson & Co. – Partner, Head of High-Tech Department.
Prof. Yehuda Sommer Cohen
Ono Academic College – Founder and Chair of the School of Music.
Dr. Amit Weiner
Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance – Film composer, senior lecturer.
Ori Winokur
Artlist – Head Of Music & Sound.
By participating in the Music Tech program, startups will gain the knowledge, resources, and global connections needed to succeed in a competitive and dynamic industry.
Last call for applications – 12 January 2025
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