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Hala Systems

Developing advanced solutions for civilian and asset protection, accountability, and the prevention of violence before, during, and after conflict.

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Employees 21–50

Headquarters Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal

Hala Systems is an AI-native social enterprise purpose-built to protect civilians in war zones and to collect uniquely valuable evidence of war crimes. Hala served 2 million civilians in Syria with an early warning system that provided up to 15 minutes of advanced notice before airstrikes, saving thousands of lives and preventing tens of thousands of injuries. Hala is also known for collecting radio communications to support war crimes investigations.

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Notable Achievements

Improved Ukraine's early warning system for nuclear incidents, reaching at least 26 million people
Smithsonian Air & Space Museum will feature Hala's warning system in a major exhibit
$75 million in grants, equity, and debt from 8 family offices and 5 of the G7 governments

Currently Operating in Eleven Regions

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May 31, 2025

Satellite data shed light on Russia’s modern-day gulags for Ukrainian…

Hala Systems, a technology company, has developed innovative solutions to enhance safety in conflict zones. Their advanced early warning systems provide critical alerts, significantly improving...

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May 30, 2025

Satellite data shed light on Russia’s modern-day gulags for Ukrainian…

Hala Systems has developed innovative technology to enhance humanitarian efforts in conflict zones. Their advanced systems provide real-time data and alerts, significantly improving response times...

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November 13, 2020

Protect | Empower | Transform: Tech Innovations Changing The World

We believe that innovation and entrepreneurship can be the spearhead to tackle the global challenges we are currently facing. This report, produced in partnership with Sifted, is a deepdive into...

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July 17, 2019

Hala, a Syrian war tech that could save lives in Cape’s killing fields

While predatory governments employ remote technology to inflict mass casualties, civilians in war-torn Syria are saving lives using simple existing technology and connectivity. Could a similar...

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June 24, 2019

Mark Cuban Pours a Cool $1M into AI Startup Protecting Syrian Civilians

The AI startup that Mark Cuban is backing plans to use the $1 million to expand into new regions, build more products, and bolster the use case of its tech.

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January 23, 2019

Saving Lives With Tech Amid Syria’s Endless Civil War

A band of activist-entrepreneurs is building a sensor network to warn when and where air strikes will hit—a constant threat under Bashar al-Assad's regime.

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