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Next October Project Honors Fallen Soldiers, Boosts Innovation
10/17/2025
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- Izhar Shay launched Next October project to honor fallen soldiers after his son Yaron's death on October 7, 2023.
- The initiative has enrolled 450 startups, pledging to remember a victim through memorial activities.
- Tel Aviv-based Pery dedicated a section of its office to Yaron's memory and engaged in community service reflecting his values.
- Shay aims to reach 900 startups next year to bolster resilience and innovation in Israel's tech sector.
