
A 5-day program in Tel Aviv for inception-stage founders. Move from vision to validation. Backed by the ICON community with direct access to SV101 alumni, seasoned operators, and Silicon Valley investors.
No equity. No fine print.
One Week.
One House.
Jan 25-29
How it works
From day to night, you’ll work with operators who’ve built, scaled, and exited, alongside an SV101 alum mentor dedicated to your team. The week ends with a Demo Day, where you’ll pitch to a curated room of investors and operators and walk away with a 90-day plan you can execute immediately.
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Spark mentors include the founders of:






















Validate with the right people, from day one
Run better discovery and validation with future customers and investors, including live calls and meetings through ICON’s Silicon Valley network.
Tell your story in a way that transcends
Sharpen your story to clearly explain what you’re building and why it matters from a US perspective.
Build a team that lasts
Get clear on founder roles, decision-making, and the resilient team dynamics that sets the foundation for growth.
Who is Spark by ICON for?
Inception-stage founders with a clear idea and early direction
Teams that are fully dedicated and have left their day job
Startups that have raised no more than $1M to date
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The Power of the
ICON Community
As AI reshapes the tech landscape, early-stage teams are moving faster than ever, making early access to the right people more valuable than ever.
That’s where Spark by ICON comes in: giving founders direct access to ICON’s network of corporate executives, experienced founders, and US based investors.
Spark by ICON is by invite-only
To recommend a team reach out to Netta@iconsv.org