Israel Innovation Authority

Advancing technology and protecting the planet aren't competing priorities. They have to move together.

As we invest in the next generation of innovation, we must invest just as intentionally in the solutions needed to address the climate challenges of tomorrow.

That's the thinking behind the Authority's Climate Tech Fellows Program, launched in collaboration with the מרכז חדשנות כנרת - Kinneret Innovation Center and מעוז MAOZ. A NIS 12 million national initiative bringing together researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers to build the next generation of climate leaders and turn breakthrough ideas into real solutions.

Because the same urgency driving the tech industry forward needs to show up in how we tackle what it leaves behind.

Read more via JNS: https://www.jns.org/news/israel-news/israel-launches-climate-tech-fellows-program-to-tackle-climate-crisis

Israel had a record-breaking year in high-tech. $84 billion in exits. A 30% jump in early-stage fundraising. Output per employee at an all-time high.

But at the Eli Hurvitz Conference on Economy and Society, Dror Bin, CEO of the Israel Innovation Authority, made clear that the numbers only tell part of the story.

Presenting the latest State of Israeli High-Tech Report, Dror laid out what's working and what deserves serious attention. R&D headcount in Israel declined for the first time in a decade. Employment growth has stalled and more activity is moving abroad.

The conversation wasn't just about celebrating what Israel has built. It was about what comes next. As AI reshapes industries globally, Israel enters this moment with genuine strengths, such as world-class talent, a proven track record of building category-defining companies, and an innovation ecosystem that has consistently outperformed expectations.

The foundation and opportunity are there. And the decisions being made today around talent, investment, and long-term competitiveness will determine how far Israel can take it.

Read more here: https://ejewishphilanthropy.com/at-idi-conference-israel-debates-its-economic-future-and-who-gets-to-share-in-it/

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