SOSA HLS is the Homeland Security and Defense division of SOSA, dedicated to developing and implementing open innovation programs, accelerators, and innovation hubs for defense and homeland security agencies.They focus on identifying and integrating dual-use technologies that connect cutting-edge civilian innovations with the needs of HLS and defense sectors.Leveraging SOSA's extensive global network of tech innovation hubs, the HLS & Defense Innovation Hub acts as a vital conduit for industry leaders like Leonardo, Elta-IAI, Rafael, and Singapore's Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX) to access disruptive technologies worldwide.The SOSA HLS team is led by two managing partners with extensive experience in the field:

‍- Eric Kerten, Managing Partner SOSA HLS
Eric leads SOSA HLS Open Innovation programs. Before joining SOSA, he served in the Israeli Security Agency (Shabak) and was the co-founder and CEO of several international companies in the HLS and defense domain. Eric also sits on the advisory board of several leading organizations in the HLS and defense sector.

‍- Col. (Res) David Rokach, Managing Partner SOSA HLSDavid leads the SOSA HLS open innovation programs and accelerators for international defense companies and the Israeli Ministry of Defense. With over 30 years of experience, David has served as the Head of the Weapons System Division in the IDF and held key positions including VP at Aeronautics and Senior Security Director at "Peres & Associates," led by Former Israel President Shimon Peres.