Harnessing Israel’s Unique Approach to Tech Innovation

Explore the possibilities with Israeli tech leaders, leveraging their unique approach to problem-solving to achieve transformative innovation and growth.

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Connecting global solution seekers with Israel's problem solvers

At Startup Nation Central, we provide direct access to a network of determined problem solvers ready to tackle your most complex challenges with cutting-edge solutions. Partner with Israel's leading tech innovators and the solutions they offer and unlock game-changing business opportunities.

Giving you frictionless access to Israel's tech ecosystem

Our team connects global multinational corporations with Israeli tech companies to address business challenges. We foster diverse partnerships, including joint ventures, investments, agreements, POCs, and innovation centers.

Define Needs

We work together to identify your specific business challenges and innovation goals.

Tailor Program

We customize an engagement model that aligns with your objectives, ensuring a targeted approach.

Engage with Innovators

We connect you with handpicked Israeli tech companies ready to meet your needs with precision and ingenuity.

Why Israeli Tech

A global leader in innovation

#1

Number of Startups

Per Capita
#4

R&D Investment

As % of GDP
#2

Innovation Linkages
#1

In Public Companies

Listed on Nasdaq

Private Investments for H1 2024

The Israeli tech landscape in H1 2024 showed strong activity with 7,158 active companies and 217 active investors. Private funding rose to $5.1 billion across 322 rounds, driven by Q2’s $3.3 billion surge. Public funding remained stable at $825 million. M&A exits totaled $4.1 billion from 29 deals. Despite a slight decline in active startups, the ecosystem’s resilience highlights confidence in Israel’s tech innovation amid the war and geopolitical challenges.

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MNC Innovation and R&D Centers

Israel is home to nearly 450 MNC Innovation and R&D Centers—proof of continued trust in its tech ecosystem, even with a slight decline this year. While challenges persist, the numbers remain strong. Dive into Finder to explore the key players driving innovation.

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Israeli High-Tech Exports & GDP

Curious how Israel’s high-tech sector is driving economic resilience? Our partnership with the Aaron Institute for Economic Policy reveals key insights: tech employs 12% of the workforce, generates 20% of GDP, and offset a broader -1.2% economic contraction with 1.8% growth in 2024. Dive into the full report for a deeper look at the vital role of high-tech in Israel's economy.

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Israeli Tech Annual Report 2023

Despite immediate challenges to Israel’s tech sector after October 7th, new report shows resilience shines through. with $7.8 billion raised during the conflict. "While there is cautious optimism, with 54% of companies expecting growth, the sector is still facing significant hurdles,” said Yariv Lotan, VP of Digital Products and Data at Startup Nation Central.

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Case Studies

Bringing tailored innovation to global markets

Israel-Texas Innovation Collaboration

At the Texas Venture Alliance and Texas Association of Business event, we showcased Israel's groundbreaking technologies and investment opportunities, demonstrating how Israeli innovation thrives despite global challenges. TAB Chair Massey Villarreal affirmed, “Israel is the Startup Nation, and Texas is the Scale-Up Nation.” This collaboration creates opportunities for both economies to strengthen and grow together.

Climate Week NYC 2024: Powering the Future of Climate Tech

At our exclusive, invite-only event during Climate Week NYC 2024, in partnership with NetZero Tech Ventures, we gathered over 100 investors and entrepreneurs to discuss the future of climate and energy solutions. Israeli tech stood out, with entrepreneurs showcasing resilience in high-stakes sectors. US corporations, like the New York Power Authority, shared insights on collaborating with Israeli energy tech companies, emphasizing the importance of global partnerships in addressing climate challenges.

2024 Luxembourg Roadshow: Automotive Innovation

A strategic delegation to Luxembourg, in collaboration with Luxinnovation, Technoport, and the House of Entrepreneurship, featured Ecomotion and several startups, fostering connections in the automotive industry. Key meetings with investors and automotive players explored funding opportunities and incentives. This collaboration laid the groundwork for new partnerships, strengthening ties between Israel and Luxembourg's automotive ecosystems.

German Automotive Roadshow: Driving Future Innovation

We led a delegation of Israeli startups to Germany, in partnership with the Israel Trade Office in Munich. The delegation showcased innovations in AI, predictive maintenance, machine learning, and big data to leading OEMs and tier 1 suppliers in the German automotive sector. This initiative fostered new partnerships and laid the foundation for future collaboration and growth between Israeli tech and Germany’s automotive industry.

Female Entrepreneurship Benefits the MEA Region

Over the past 10 years, more and more women in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region are starting their own businesses, many in the technology and innovation sectors, and securing their futures. According to the International Finance Corporation.

Impatience is a virtue: The profile of bold innovation

Solution seekers everywhere need a dose of Israel’s unique approach to problem-solving: bold, determined, audacious, scrappy innovation, immune to failure on the path to success, and with irrepressible confidence and optimism for the future.

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Engage with Finder

Finder, the business engagement platform of the Israeli tech ecosystem

Our flagship platform connects global solution seekers with Israeli innovators, providing a robust database and networking space for stakeholders to leverage advancements and forge substantial connections.

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Testimonials

Trusted partners pave the path to lasting impact

"Startup Nation Central has been instrumental in our ability to connect with all the key players in the Israeli tech ecosystem."

Lisa Prasad

Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer

"Startup Nation Central is very clearly a go-to address to explore Israeli Innovation.”

Andreas Schell

CEO

“Startup Nation Central's delivery of key market innovators, new technologies, and pivotal ecosystem participants has contributed directly to milestones achieved.”

Suresh Kumar

Chief Information Officer

"This relationship has greatly helped us explore new tech innovation and establish connections with the Israeli startup ecosystem."

Nadav Berger

Peak Bridge - Foodtech Investor

Global Challenges

Expanding our focus on
high-impact sectors

Our committed teams turn difficulties into opportunities for groundbreaking advancements. We tackle urgent global challenges by leveraging the relentless spirit of Israeli innovation to create impact across four critical sectors.

Health Tech

Driving strategic partnerships and creating business opportunities across groundbreaking Health Tech solutions to improve the quality of care, health equity, and health equality on a global scale.

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Climate Tech

Uniting visionary minds and cutting-edge technologies to combat climate change, pioneering solutions that reduce emissions, mitigate global warming impacts, and pave the way for a more sustainable future.

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Food Tech

Driving strategic partnerships and creating business opportunities across groundbreaking Health Tech solutions to improve the quality of care, health equity, and health equality on a global scale.

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Agriculture Tech

Driving strategic partnerships and creating business opportunities across groundbreaking Health Tech solutions to improve the quality of care, health equity, and health equality on a global scale.

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