September 8, 2026
IMIL Founder Matching Event 2026
Connecting clinicians, researchers, and entrepreneurs to build the next generation of HealthTech ventures
What to Expect
An evening built for founders
A matchmaking event connecting clinicians and researchers from healthcare, biotechnology, neuroscience, mental health, and rehabilitation with entrepreneurs ready to lead the founding and development of HealthTech ventures. Led by IMIL - Israel Med Innovation Lab, in partnership with HIL - Haifa Innovation Labs at the University of Haifa.
Welcome reception with coffee and light refreshments
Opening talks from IMIL & HIL, plus an inspiration lecture
Speed-dating sessions between clinicians, researchers, and entrepreneurs
Round-table discussions with Haifa Bay health ecosystem leaders
Structured one-on-one meeting bookings during networking blocks
Opportunities to find co-founders and launch new HealthTech ventures
Speaker Lineup
Meet the speakers
The voices opening the IMIL Founder Matching Event in Haifa.
Elik Almog
Director
HIL - Haifa Innovation Labs
Welcome Remarks - About HIL and Haifa's innovation ecosystem
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Avi Salmon
Intel Evangelist of Innovation
Intel
Inspiration Lecture - Igniting the next wave of HealthTech entrepreneurship
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16:30
Registration, Coffee & Light Refreshments
17:00
Opening Talk & About IMIL
Noam Uzrad, IMIL Director
17:10
About HIL
Elik Almog, HIL Director
17:20
Inspiration Lecture
Avi Salmon, Intel Evangelist of Innovation
18:00
Speed Dating - Clinicians, Researchers & Entrepreneurs
All Participants
19:00
Round Tables - Haifa Bay Health Ecosystem
Key Ecosystem Stakeholders