Israel innovation authority

Dror Bin to step down as CEO of Israel Innovation Authority after five-year term

Bin has led the IIA since 2021, during a period marked by global economic turbulence, the COVID‑19 pandemic, and the economic impact of the Israel-Hamas War. 

Israel Innovation CEO Dror Bin.
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IDF reservists created 150 new startups during last year, innovation program reveals

A ship passes through the Strait of Hormuz.

Ending Tehran's energy blackmail: New tech could end world's Iranian oil dependence - opinion

An AI-generated image of an Nvidia chip.

Israel launches national AI supercomputer to strengthen tech innovation


ZOOZ, Afcon pilot brings Ultra-Fast electric vehicle charging to Petah Tikva

A Dor Alon pilot could be a big step toward the wider adoption of electric vehicles in Israel

 ZOOZ's flywheel energy storage system

Innovation Authority to give NIS 15M to programs bringing skilled hi-tech workers to Israel

"This diversification of manpower in the local ecosystem will help maintain local high-tech's position as a global leader.”

TODAY NEARLY 40% of Israeli start-ups are consumer-facing and more than 20% of Israel’s unicorns are B2C companies. In the photograph: Hi-tech development centTODAY NEARLY 40% of Israeli start-ups are consumer-facing and more than 20% of Israel’s unicorns are B2C companies. In the photograph: Hi-tec

Israel innovation head impressed with Klil factory

"I have found a lot of innovation and a desire to grow here at Klil, and I would be very happy to see their applications to the Innovation Authority approved,” Ami Appelbaum said.

 From right to left, Klil vice president of business development and innovation Roy Shenkar; Klil CEO Freddie Abukret;  Israel Innovation Authority chief Ami Applebaum; Klil chairman Tzuri Daboosh

Self-driving cars are dominating the Innovation Authority’s agenda

The IIA has announced two new programs related to autonomous vehicle development in just one week.

 Dr. Ami Appelbaum, Chairman of the Israel Innovation Authority at KORIL event at the Peres Center for Peace and Innovation.

Israel Innovation Authority to launch ESG index to protect environment

Companies that use ESG indices can see a reduction in risk as well as greater returns on their investments, according to the IIA.

Israel Innovation Authority Vice President Anya Eldan.

Israel Innovation Authority approves NIS 220m. for new innovation

The move represents one of the largest public-sector investments in cultivated meat in the world.

Illustrative photo of Israeli money

NIS 30m. fund launched for hi-tech employment projects

The Innovation Authority said it will offer grants of up to 70% of the project's budget for programs under NIS 1 million, and up to 50% for programs requiring up to NIS 15 million.

An artist's imagination of Azrieli Group's Spiral Tower

Four Israel-Florida tech projects win funding

This year, 20 joint proposals were submitted by teams of for-profit companies in Florida and Israel, and four teams won awards.

This Hubble Space Telescope snapshot reveals an unusual "see-through" galaxy.

Israel looks to set up three new tech incubators

Concession winners will gain right to operate technology incubators for a period of up to five years, with the option of extending for three further years.

JVP founder Dr. Erel Margalit addresses the Seeds&Chips foodtech conference in Milan, Italy, earlier this month

Virtual meeting held of Israeli hi-tech workers abroad who wish to return

The meeting was held as part of launching the Back2Tech program for returning Israelis and joining hi-tech companies.

A CYBER hotline facility, part of Israel’s hi-tech innovative sector