The Asper Prize is a startup competition hosted by the Hebrew University that celebrates startups that utilize innovative technologies with the aim of creating positive impact on a global scale.
Our compass, Your Compass

Our compass, Your Compass
We use the United Nation Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) as a compass to define the sectors that need more focus. As part of your application process you will elaborate which of the SDG Goals you are solving and the scale of your potential impact.
Prizes
equity free
Rising Startup of the Year” Title
meet the Finalists
The Process
Online Application & Interview
Conducted by the ASPER-HUJI Innovate team
Investors Speed-Dating Day
All 12 semi-finalists will receive a unique opportunity to meet with top investors for one-on-one meetings.
Final Event
The 5 finalists will pitch at The Hebrew University Board of Governors meeting in front of dozens of respected and senior executives from around the world who will select the winner.
Timeline
Feb 20 - Mar 23
Registration
May 9
Investors Speed-Dating
May 23
Semi finalists announced
May 29
Finalists announced
Jun 13
Final pitch competition
Registration
Semi finalists announced
Investors Speed-Dating
Finalists announced
Final pitch competition
Eligibility
- At least one of the founders is a Hebrew University Student / Faculty Member / Alumni or the technology is based on Hebrew University IP
- Aiming to solve one of the targets of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s)
- An Incorporated company - 2019 and onwards
- Raised a pre-seed/ seed round or generates revenue (at least $100K ARR)
- Technology based
Judging
Criteria
- High potential for large-scale positive impact
- Innovative technology
- Problem-solution fit
- Pitch & presentation quality

MEET THE VCs

Dana Bublil
Investment Manager
Target global


Sandrine Montsma
Managing Partner
Bridges Israel


Itay Rand
General Partner
10D


Barak Ben-Eliezer
Founder and Managing Partner
Deep Insight


Frayda Leibtag
Partner, Head of Investor Relations and Communications
PICO Venture Partners


Gil Shai
Venture Partner - Climate
Meron Capital


Liat Sverdlov
Investment Partner
Ourcrowd


Michal Drayman
Venture Partner
JVP


Guy Zinman
Principal,
Grove Ventures


Ilan Ron
Partner,
JVP

The Organizers
Have a Question? Contact: asperprize@innovate.huji.ac.il