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Explore news showcasing a diverse array of updates and achievements from the thriving tech ecosystems of Michigan and Israel. See how partnerships between the regions are driving economic activity and bolstering global competitiveness, all while championing Michigan’s position as an innovation leader by integrating technologies from The Startup Nation!

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Events & Conferences

The MIBA and its partners will have a presence at these conferences in Michigan, Israel, and beyond. Reach out to the MIBA to set up time to discuss the opportunities in Michigan!

Funding & Grant Opportunities

A variety of funding and grant opportunities, updated regularly, are available for tech startups and innovators, ranging from Michigan-based initiatives to national programs supporting innovation and growth.

MIBA Welcomes New Business Development Manager

This November 2024, Casey Iaccino joined the MIBA team in Michigan as the new Business Development Manager! He brings an impressive background in strategic planning and revenue growth, with a proven track record across diverse [...]

Capturing Innovation: Ashkelon’s MTech and Beersheba’s Tech7 

The MIBA Israel team continued on its quest to uncover promising startups whose innovations are impacting the world. This month, we visited a ‘street’ innovation center. MTech opened its doors just a month before October [...]

Highlights from the Tech7 Visit in Southern Israel

The MIBA Israel Team's visit to Tech7 in Beersheba highlighted southern Israel's innovation hubs and opportunities for collaboration with Michigan. Tech7 fosters entrepreneurship in AgTech, HealthTech, and defense, supported by partners like Nvidia and the [...]

Oracle CEO Safra Catz Visits Israel for the Second Time Since October 7th

Oracle CEO Safra Catz expressed her support for Israel during her visit, highlighting the country's resilience, innovation, and growing global importance. She emphasized that Israel is stronger than ever and poised to receive significant investments.

Startup Nation MNC Summit – Innovation in Motion

The Startup Nation MNC Summit highlighted Israel as a hub for over 430 multinational companies in R&D and innovation. Leaders from major global firms discussed how innovation fuels economic growth.

Spotlight on Innovation: AI Powered Applications for Mobility

This November's Spotlight on Innovation highlights two companies using AI in unique and groundbreaking ways. Ottopia enables remote control operation of vehicles, while NOVAlert IVS is revolutionizing Driver Monitoring Systems.

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.