The program requires approximately 8-10 hours per week over 10 weeks. This includes live workshops, self-paced learning modules, peer collaboration sessions, and practical assignments to develop your business concept.

The Alpha-Bet program is conducted entirely online, making it accessible to veterans regardless of location. All workshops, mentorship sessions, and networking events are held virtually using modern collaboration platforms.

The program is designed for US and Israeli combat veterans who have completed their military service in good standing (or active reservists) and are ready to start a career in entrepreneurship. See full qualifications here

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You must attend two weekly meetings: a lecture and a lab. There are multiple lecture days per week, however you will be assigned to one lecture group for the duration of the program. Please refer to the full curriculum* for lecture times, exact dates, and exception weeks which adjust around holidays. Curriculum*

The entire program is conducted in English exclusively. You must be proficient in English to participate in the program

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There is a small fee to join the program - $200 for US Veterans and 500NIS for Israeli Veterans. This fee is meant to hold you accountable and ensure that only students who are committed to the program in its entirety apply. If the fee is a limiting factor due to your personal financial situation, please reach out as there are scholarships available.

No. While some participants come with existing ideas, others join to find co-founders and develop concepts together. The program includes dedicated ideation workshops and partner-matching opportunities.

Graduates join our exclusive alumni network with ongoing access to mentors, investors, and fellow veteran entrepreneurs. We also provide continued resources such as advanced workshops and networking events throughout the year. Additionally, graduates receive priority application to our affiliated venture accelerator, which includes investment. This gives you a direct path to the next level of funding and mentorship.

At Alpha-Bet, we hold the deepest respect for every individual who has served. Our program is deliberately designed for combat veterans because our curriculum is built to translate the unique experiences of frontline service into a successful entrepreneurial career. First, we help combat veterans recognize and reframe the powerful skills they already possess. The ability to lead small teams, make critical decisions under extreme uncertainty, risk analysis, and execute a mission with limited resources are the essence of entrepreneurship. Our training shows you how planning an operation is analogous to developing a market-entry strategy. Second, we bridge the skill gaps that often exist after years of operational focus. Frontline service builds incredible leaders, but it doesn't typically teach financial modeling, marketing analytics, or the art of effective storytelling and networking. Alpha-Bet provides targeted instruction in these crucial business fundamentals catered to the combat veteran. By limiting the cohort to veterans with a shared combat background, we create a high-trust environment built on mutual understanding. This fosters unparalleled peer support, allowing participants to not only build a business but also engage in a process of mutual growth and recovery.