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Techstars '23Haifa, IL · Founded 2018 · 5 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors
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Nayam Wings develops patented wing sail technology for maritime vessels to improve efficiency and sustainability. The company serves shipping operators and the maritime industry in Israel.
Also known as Nayam Wings · NayamWings Ltd
Founders & leadership
NayamWings was founded in 2018 by Amnon Asscher.
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Company profile
researched Sep 2026NayamWings is a Haifa, Israel-based maritime technology company developing a hybrid wind propulsion system for commercial vessels. Its core product is a patented asymmetric, multi-element rigid wing-sail derived from aeronautical wing design, combined with dynamic maneuvering control. The system works alongside a ship's main engine, reducing engine thrust load and fuel burn; the company states expected average fuel consumption and emissions reductions of 15%-25%, and cites reductions of up to 35% with its rigid wing technology.
The wings are autonomously controlled, described as simple to operate, and consume near-zero holding power. The system actively suppresses vessel heeling moments and folds flat automatically when the ship is in port, passing under bridges, loading or unloading, or sailing in severe weather. The number of wings installed depends on vessel size and characteristics, generally ranging from two to six. The company states its system is compatible with any ship that can be retrofitted for wind propulsion.
The team is led by founder and CSO Amnon Asscher, an aeronautical engineer (earlier reported as Founder and CTO), CEO and co-founder Saar Carmeli, a former captain in the Israeli Navy, and COO and co-founder Avishay Parker, a former Navy commander with a background in planning and finance. The advisory board includes Yedidya Yaari, former commander of the Israeli Navy and former CEO of Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, and Prof. Orestis Schinas, founding partner of HHX.BLUE, together with Idan Avni and Ron Zolti covering naval architecture engineering and software development/system integration.
Founding story
Press coverage reports the company was founded in 2020 by a group of engineers and maritime experts from varied backgrounds, combining aeronautical engineering with Israeli Navy operational experience.
Business model
NayamWings develops and supplies wind propulsion hardware and its autonomous control system to shipping operators, with systems sized to the vessel (typically two to six wings) and installable as retrofits on ships suitable for wind propulsion.
Sale and installation of wing-sail propulsion systems on commercial vessels, with customer value framed as fuel cost savings and, where applicable, resale of surplus carbon permits.
Traction
The company completed two proofs of concept: an 8-meter wing installed on a catamaran, and a test of the autonomous management system on a small-scale ship model. As of mid-2022 it was testing a 10-meter wing on a 15-meter yacht, with plans for a full-size wing on a large commercial ship in 2023 and entry into global markets by early 2024. The company states it is funded to advance its development.
Latest developments
The company describes itself as fully funded to advance development, and markets the wing-sail system to commercial fleets as a route to immediate fuel savings and IMO compliance ahead of tightening emission limits.
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Market position
The company positions wind propulsion as a decarbonization route for commercial fleets, citing 100+ active vessels using wind propulsion today, scaling toward 10,000+ installations and a market exceeding $7 billion by 2030, and has stated an ambition to capture at least 15% of the new ship market by 2030.
NayamWings differentiates on aeronautically derived asymmetric, cambered multi-element rigid wing-sails rather than conventional sails, autonomous operation with near-zero holding power, active heeling-moment suppression, and automatic flat-folding. Reported return on investment for installing vessels was stated at 2-4 years.
Technology
The system uses patented asymmetric, multi-element rigid wing-sails based on cambered, aviation-derived aerodynamics, paired with dynamic maneuvering and autonomous control software. Wings operate hybrid with the ship's main engine to reduce thrust load and fuel consumption, draw very low energy, counteract heeling moments, and fold flat for bridges, harbors, cargo operations and extreme weather.
Go-to-market
Commercial shipping companies and fleet operators seeking fuel savings and compliance with IMO and other tightening emissions regulations; the company notes most commercial ships are suitable for its solution.
Geography
Headquartered in Haifa, Israel, with stated plans to enter global markets serving international commercial shipping.
History
Since establishment the company has been funded by the Israeli Ministry of Energy. It was supported by hiCenter's IN-VENTech Startup Business Program, funded by the Haifa Municipality, and in 2022 opened a seed round of $4.5 million while advancing from small-scale proofs of concept toward full-scale commercial vessel testing.
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Timeline · 3
launches, deals, and filingsPress coverage reported that NayamWings, previously funded by the Israeli Ministry of Energy, had opened a seed round of $4.5 million.
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The company completed an 8-meter wing installed on a catamaran and tested its autonomous management system on a small-scale ship model, and was testing a 10-meter wing on a 15-meter yacht, with a full-size wing on a large commercial ship planned for 2023.
NayamWings was supported over the prior year by hiCenter's IN-VENTech Startup Business Program, funded by the Haifa Municipality.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does NayamWings do?
- Israeli developer of patented rigid wing-sail wind propulsion systems that cut fuel use and emissions on commercial ships.
- Who founded NayamWings?
- NayamWings was founded by Amnon Asscher in 2018.
- Who are NayamWings's investors?
- NayamWings's investors include Techstars.
- Where is NayamWings headquartered?
- NayamWings is headquartered in Haifa, IL.