October 7th and the painful period we've all endured since have profoundly shaped and shaken us.
Yet life continues, and it's our duty to hold our heads high, remain optimistic, and move forward with determination.
The national commemoration initiative, Next October, invites you to transform this pain into energy for growth, and help honor the legacy of the Israelis who fell in the war.
At Next October, we have a clear mission:
To help establish approximately 1,800 new Israeli startups—one in memory of each and every Israeli we lost in the war.Every startup joining the Next October community adopts the personal story of one of our fallen, pledging to preserve their legacy.To ensure a meaningful commemoration, our dedicated volunteer team carefully matches each startup with the family of a fallen Israeli whose story resonates deeply with the unique values and vision of that startup.
The Next October community includes hundreds of industry leaders, investors, global tech companies, startups at various stages, dedicated volunteers, and, of course, the bereaved families.All are united by a shared mission: helping Next October startups succeed and grow—expanding the circle of commemoration along with them.Next October’s robust support framework - from investor connections and community partner benefits, to mentorship from leading industry experts - significantly boosts the startup's chance of success.Israel’s resilience greatly depends on the continued growth of its tech sector. We're proud to support Next October entrepreneurs in creating new jobs, spreading Israeli innovation worldwide, and strengthening our national economy.
We believe this is the most Israeli response to the atrocities committed by our enemies:
They came to destroy - we're here to build a better world.