The MIBA Israel team recently visited HiCenter in Haifa, Israel, a hub driving tech innovation and entrepreneurship. The visit showcased promising startups and new opportunities for Michigan-Israel collaboration. Discover the breakthroughs shaping tomorrow.
February 2025 has been a most emotionally turbulent month here in Israel for those of you who are closely following the events regarding the return of the hostages. We celebrate the return of those who [...]
Mark Davidoff reflects on his recent trip to Israel. After 40+ years of visits, he stood with the people, witnessed the aftermath of October 7th, and saw resilience in Israel's start-up ecosystem.
In 2024, Israel saw 20 business deals valued at over $200M each (excluding IPOs), doubling the 10 deals completed in 2023. These deals primarily involved the acquisition or merger of Israeli companies by global organizations, [...]
Michigan reaffirmed its position as a global leader in the mobility sector in 2024, leveraging its rich automotive legacy and forward-looking vision. The year was marked by transformative developments, from the opening of Michigan Central [...]
Along with leading healthcare investors and ecosystem leaders, I was delighted to be invited to participate as a Mentor at Sheba SPARC’s IV cohort. This global entrepreneurship program is designed to provide Sheba and global [...]
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.