WELCOME TO THE MUSIC TECH STARTUP INNOVATION LAB
PROGRAM NO. 1 ——————————————————— January 2025
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.


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 Structure
Format:
A 12-week program designed for pre-seed startups.
Cohort I – January 2025
- 1 afternoon per week – plenary
- 1 individual mentorship meeting per week
Demo Day – April 2025
The program covers the following topics:
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
PARTNERS


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 Board
Asher Bitansky
Dr. Eyal Brook, Adv.
Yaki Gani - Stuff
Gadi Gidor
Dan Hilerowitz, CPA - Lead Finance
Dr. Revital Hollander - Reichman University
Adi Kadussi - Universal Music Israel
Or Manor
Gil May-Tal
Roy Meirom
Tech Investor & Builder, ex-Sony Ventures.
Yoram Mokadi - Universal Music Israel
Adi Ostry Matalon
Oren Sharon, Adv. - S. Friedman, Abramson & Co.
Prof. Yehuda Sommer Cohen - Ono Academic College
Dr. Amit Weiner - Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance
Ori Winokur - Artlist
Opening January 2025
Startup applications – November 2024