MIBA was excited to welcome members of the University of Michigan’s Jewish Business Association (JBA) as part of their recent trek through Detroit. This group of 12 ambitious students explored some of the city’s business and cultural institutions, gaining insights into the intersection of innovation, community, and economic development.
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.
MIBA recently held an educational program entitled “Israel Since October 7 & Beyond,” featuring distinguished speakers Mark Davidoff (MIBA’s Founding Board Chair) and Mark Regev (former Ambassador of Israel).
The MIBA recently hosted two impactful virtual events, underscoring our focus on sustainability—one of our six key pillars. In partnership with Americans for Ben-Gurion University, we explored water and energy solutions at the Global Innovation & Entrepreneurship webinar. At our From Waste to Worth webinar, five Israeli companies showcased cutting-edge innovations turning waste into valuable resources.
On August 13th, The Elevator buzzed with energy as healthcare and tech innovators from Michigan and Israel gathered for a dynamic evening of networking and discussion. Hosted by the MIBA, MichBIO, and mHealth Israel, the event narrowed in on the synergy between Michigan’s robust healthcare sector and Israel’s HealthTech startups. Attendees had the opportunity to network and featured a panel moderated by Lisa Prasad, Chief Innovation Officer at Henry Ford Health, with insights from Charity Tarn of Arboretum Ventures and Frank Urban of Spartan Innovations, who shared forward-looking perspectives on industry trends.
Bernard Bourgeois, MIBA’s Managing Director, sat down with Israeli powerhouse Dr. Sigal Shafran-Tikva who has pioneered the concept of EntrepreNursing. In this webinar, Dr. Shafran-Tikva discusses this concept with Dr. Christopher Coleman and Dr. Carly Miller of Oakland University.