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janrinok writes:

Internet infrastructure giant Akamai Technologies has joined Microsoft and venture capital firm Jerusalem Venture Partners (JVP) in the cybersecurity startup accelerator program launched recently in Israel.

Akamai will contribute to the program by offering its expertise in the field of Internet security, mentoring, and introductions to relevant customer and partners. The company is also prepared to invest up to $25,000 in each of the accepted startups through the purchase of convertible notes.

Initially, the application period was until July 24, but Microsoft Ventures extended it until Thursday, July 31. The list of companies accepted into the program will be announced on September 7.

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