In partnership with The Garage by SHABAK

A Unique Opportunity

Strengthen Israel's Security.
Scale Your GTM.

// MAGEN — The Garage by SHABAK & OpenValley

Over 60 startups have reached full implementation within SHABAK systems following successful pilots. With us, you're not just building your company — you're directly contributing to Israel's national security.

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60+

STARTUPS IMPLEMENTED

2017

OPERATING SINCE

EQUITY REQUIRED

SIGNAL · LOCKED

OPERATIONAL ENV

DESIGN PARTNER

Where We Build

Focus Areas

Ten domains where defense-tech and dual-use startups can prove technology against real operational challenges.

The Program

About the Program

// ACTIVE SINCE 2017

The Garage is the SHABAK's leading strategic program, enabling Israeli entrepreneurs to develop advanced technologies that strengthen Israel's intelligence and security capabilities — while generating significant commercial value.

At a time when security challenges are rapidly evolving, the program creates a direct bridge between innovation and real operational needs.

The Structure

10-month program, meeting just once a month.

The Focus

Heavy emphasis on Go-to-Market (GTM) strategy and scaling.

The Terms

Zero Equity · 100% IP retention.

'17

The Garage launchesSHABAK's strategic innovation program established.

'20

Operational pilots scaleStartups tested directly inside live SHABAK environments.

'24

60+ implementationsTechnologies reaching full deployment within SHABAK systems.

'26

MAGEN — next cohortPowered by OpenValley's industry network.

The Added Value

Why MAGEN

Direct access to the SHABAK's real operational needs, close guidance from unit experts, and OpenValley's network of industry leaders and strategic partners.

Real Operational Access

Work against the SHABAK's genuine operational needs — not simulated scenarios — and gain direct insight into mission-critical environments.

Expert-Led Guidance

Close mentoring from SHABAK unit experts who shape technology against the standards of one of the world's most demanding security organizations.

Proven Validation

Technologies proven in real-world deployment and companies that earn strong validation — opening doors to partnerships, customers and global markets.

The Offering

What You'll Receive

◆ NO EQUITY ◆ FULL IP OWNERSHIP

Build technology with national impact — and keep what you build.

MAGEN is structured for founders. You retain complete ownership of your intellectual property and give up no equity, while gaining validation that accelerates fundraising and global expansion.

100%

IP RETAINED

Pre-seed
– Round A

STAGE FIT

Join the Cohort

Ready to Build with Real Impact?

Pre-seed and Round A defense-tech and dual-use startups — apply now to test and scale your technology in a real operational environment.

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Applications close: June 25th, 2026

Strengthen Israel's Security. Scale Your GTM.