The Intel-backed Ignite DeepTech program for startups in Israel has launched its first cohort, selecting 10 early-stage companies out of 258 applicants. The three-month program aims to help young entrepreneurs in the deep tech sectors transition ideas into businesses with clear strategies. Each selected startup will receive support from mentors, industry experts, and business leaders. The program provides tools for sales and marketing, financial knowledge, product development, and preparation for funding rounds. The participating startups have raised an average of $7.2 million in funding so far.