Events & Conferences
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.
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.
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.
In its 40th year, SXSW (South by Southwest) convened founders, investors, researchers, and creatives in Austin, Texas, one of the United States’ leading hubs of innovation and culture. The global festival draws roughly 300,000 participants, [...]
Michigan’s aging population is not just a healthcare story. It is an economic development story. The state’s population was estimated at 10,127,884 in 2025, and 19.6% of residents are now 65 or older. At the [...]
She calls herself a “high-tech baby,” a description that hints at the trajectory her life and career have followed: one of curiosity, audacity, and impact in the fast-moving world of technology and innovation. Orlie Gruper, [...]
Israel’s recent Defense Tech Expo, a two-day showcase of innovation, offered a firsthand look into the cutting edge of military technology. Walking the floor among startups, defense professionals, and international partners, the energy was unmistakable: [...]
We had the pleasure of welcoming a group of high-potential startups from Drive TLV’s FastLane cohort to Detroit—part of Drive TLV’s U.S. roadshow focused on mobility, energy, and AI. As the Michigan Israel Business Accelerator, [...]
This month, we shine a light on the ten groundbreaking startups that joined us in Detroit as part of the Drive TLV FastLane U.S. roadshow. Following a successful two-day program connecting these founders with Michigan's [...]
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.