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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.

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The MIBA and its partners actively participate in a wide range of industry events and conferences across Michigan and Israel, from technology summits to innovation forums, to foster connections.

Why Global Investors Remain Bullish on Israeli Tech — Even Now

April began with Esther Loewy from MIBA’s Israel Team leading the inaugural Investing in Israeli Tech briefing in Michigan, revealing why global investors are doubling down on Israeli innovation. Panelists Chen Linchevski and Justin Borus [...]

Startup Nation Turns 77: A Legacy of Innovation, from the Ground to the Cloud

Over the past seventy-seven years, Israel has pulled off what might be described as a high-tech miracle in slow motion. Born in mostly desert, the country has grown into a global innovation powerhouse, turning scarcity [...]

MIBA Hosts Defense Tech Delegation to Michigan

The MIBA hosted our largest inbound delegation ever this month, with 21 delegates from 13 organizations descending upon Michigan for a week of impactful engagements, centered around the 16th Annual Michigan Defense Expo (MDEX) in [...]

Michigan-Israel Business Accelerator in Detroit Hosts Defense Tech Startups

The Michigan-Israel Business Accelerator, a nonprofit economic development organization in Detroit focused on driving Michigan’s growth by connecting Israeli innovation with the state’s industries, hosted a group of 13 entities from Israel, including 11 defense [...]

Israel – A Global Hub for Defense Innovation

Israel is renowned as one of the world’s most dynamic centers for defense technology innovation. With a culture of rapid problem-solving, deep military experience, and cutting-edge research and development, Israeli companies consistently deliver breakthroughs that [...]

Alphabet’s Google Acquires Wiz for $32B – A Game-Changer in Cybersecurity

Alphabet's Google has acquired the Israeli cybersecurity startup, Wiz, for a staggering $32 billion, marking the largest acquisition in Israel's history. This deal comes after a previous $23 billion offer fell through last year and [...]

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.