Thirteen startups were selected to take part in the new accelerator program in Tel Aviv by the US-based seed accelerator Techstars.

A number of the selected startups are developing technologies that address a post-pandemic world; the 13-week program ends in July.

The 13-week program was set to start in March but has been delayed to June due to the global coronavirus pandemic.

The Colorado-based accelerator announced a new 13-week accelerator program in Tel Aviv.

VoiceItt, the Israeli startup that creates speech recognition for people with brain injuries, strokes, mental disabilities and other potential speech impairments, was chosen to be part of a three-month long Alexa Accelerator in Seattle.

The 11 fintech companies chosen for the 2018 Tel Aviv Barclays Accelerator, powered by Techstars, will complete a 13-week program which includes a Demo Day.

Now accepting applications for their second Tel Aviv class, Techstars offers fintech and cyber security startups the mentoring and support needed to succeed.

After many Israeli startups pass through Techstars' accelerator program, the Colorado organization sets up shop in Tel Aviv.