The Ecosystem Project: price, who can join and alternatives
The Ecosystem Project is an Israeli community project that brings together founders, investors and ecosystem builders with free tools, an events newsletter and community events. Its Find a DeepTech Co-Founder evenings in Tel Aviv help founders meet potential co-founders, with approval needed to attend.
The Ecosystem Project at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Founders, investors, service providers and ecosystem builders | theecosystem.xyz |
| Co-founder events | Runs Find a DeepTech Co-Founder events | theecosystem.xyz |
| Upcoming event | Find a (DeepTech) Co-Founder event on 2 November 2026 (date from Eventbrite event data) | eventbrite.com |
| Where | Mindspace Ahad Ha'Am, Tel Aviv | eventbrite.com |
| Founders only | The co-founder evening is only for founders seeking co-founders | eventbrite.com |
| Entry | Organisers contact each applicant to approve participation | eventbrite.com |
| Sectors | Aimed at deep tech founders, from defence and medical to drones and robotics | eventbrite.com |
| Language | Event title is in English and Hebrew | eventbrite.com |
| Price | Free (price from Eventbrite event data) | eventbrite.com |
| Community size | Says its WhatsApp events group has 3,000+ members | theecosystem.xyz |
Who it suits
- Deep tech founders looking for a co-founder
- Technical or business people wanting to join an early team
- Newcomers who want a feed of Israeli startup events
Who it doesn't suit
- Founders who already have a full founding team and want investors
- People who want a drop-in event without applying
- Anyone outside deep tech looking for a sector-specific match
Alternatives to The Ecosystem Project
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| 8200 EISP | Non-equity programme; price not published | Apply online; 2027 pre-registration is open |
| Collective (8200 Cyber Forum) | Not published | Request to join each event; some events are for First Circle members only |
| Discount Tech founder communities | Not published | Register on Luma; attendance is by approval |
| Founders Running Club Tel Aviv | Free | Register on Eventbrite or Meetup and join the local WhatsApp group |
| Grove Ventures founder events | Not published | Register on Luma; places are limited and some events have waitlists |
| Pollinate | Not published | Register on Luma; the exact address is shared after registration |
| Startup for Startup | Not published | Sign up to the platform; it is limited to people with tech experience |
| Startup Grind Tel Aviv | Free (Founders & Investors Circle) | Register for each event; curated events review applications before tickets are issued |
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Questions about The Ecosystem Project
- What is a Find a DeepTech Co-Founder event?
- An evening in Tel Aviv where founders seeking co-founders, and people wanting to join a startup, introduce themselves and meet.
- When is the next one?
- On 2 November 2026 at Mindspace Ahad Ha'Am, Tel Aviv.
- Can anyone attend?
- No. It's for founders seeking co-founders, and organisers approve each participant by email.
- Does it cost anything?
- No. The Eventbrite listing is free.
- Website
- theecosystem.xyz
- Price
- Free
- Entry rule
- Register and wait for an approval email before attending
- Format
- Find a DeepTech Co-Founder evenings plus events newsletter and WhatsApp group; Tel Aviv, Israel
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The Ecosystem Project isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check theecosystem.xyz before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.