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Explore news showcasing a diverse array of updates and achievements from the thriving tech ecosystems of Michigan and Israel. See how partnerships between the regions are driving economic activity and bolstering global competitiveness, all while championing Michigan’s position as an innovation leader by integrating technologies from The Startup Nation!

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The MIBA and its partners actively participate in conferences across Michigan, Israel, and beyond. Connect with the MIBA to explore opportunities in Michigan!

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Explore a range of funding and grant opportunities designed for startups and innovators. From Michigan-based initiatives to national programs, these resources support innovation and drive growth.

Leveraging Israeli DefenseTech to Elevate Michigan’s Global Defense Leadership

With defense contributing over $30B annually to Michigan's economy, I was honored to participate in two pivotal defense tech innovation events in Israel. In addition to gaining valuable insights into the technologies transforming global warfare, [...]

Israeli AgTech Delegation Lands in Grand Rapids

This December, the AgTech spotlight shone brightly on Grand Rapids as the Great Lakes Expo welcomed five groundbreaking Israeli startups, showcasing the innovation powerhouse that is Startup Nation. For three days, the Expo became a [...]

Spotlight on Innovation: AgTech Sector Heats up Grand Rapids in December

This month’s Spotlight on Innovation highlights the AgTech sector heating up Grand Rapids this December. Five Israeli startups showcased groundbreaking technologies at the Great Lakes Expo 2024, redefining agriculture with innovative solutions. Click here to [...]

Israeli agricultural companies present tech at Michigan farm expo

The Michigan Israel Business Accelerator recently hosted five Israeli agriculture technology companies at the Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market Expo, held in Grand Rapids, Mich., from Dec. 10-12. The expo—one of the largest [...]

MIBA Welcomes New Business Development Manager

This November 2024, Casey Iaccino joined the MIBA team in Michigan as the new Business Development Manager! He brings an impressive background in strategic planning and revenue growth, with a proven track record across diverse [...]

Capturing Innovation: Ashkelon’s MTech and Beersheba’s Tech7 

The MIBA Israel team continued on its quest to uncover promising startups whose innovations are impacting the world. This month, we visited a ‘street’ innovation center. MTech opened its doors just a month before October [...]

Innovation Reports

At the close of each year, the Michigan Israel Business Accelerator releases its annual report, highlighting our organization’s achievements and impactful narratives from the Michigan-Israel innovation ecosystems. This report serves as a testament to the strides we make annually in fulfilling our mission: fostering collaboration between Israeli and Michigan innovators to drive economic growth in Michigan. This commitment lies at the heart of our continuous endeavors to tackle challenges within our state and uphold our leadership in innovation.