MIBA Hosts HealthTech Delegation from Israel in Michigan
The MIBA hosted eight leaders representing Israel’s HealthTech companies for four days of impactful conversations, meetings and events in the Detroit, Lansing, and Grand Rapids areas. The companies represented solutions to challenges across the healthcare spectrum – from virtual reality-based therapies and training to AI-driven innovations that support hospital operations, logistics, patient support, and quality of care. The delegates represented innovations that can improve patient outcomes and reduce costs across the healthcare sector.
Spotlight on Innovation: Sustainability Solutions
This September’s Spotlight on Innovation showcases exciting advancements from Re-Fresh Global’s textile waste transformation to Daika Wood’s sustainable materials, UBQ Materials’ innovative thermoplastics, TripleW’s food waste conversion, and Boson Energy’s clean hydrogen production.
Israeli Innovation: Revolutionizing Healthcare Globally
Esther Loewy, Senior Director of Market Expansion for Michigan/US, is actively fostering awareness of business partnership opportunities in Michigan, with a particular focus on HealthTech this September. She attended three key events during Israel’s HealthTech Week, highlighted by initiatives and conferences from Sheba Medical Center at Tel Hashomer, which was recently ranked the 9th Best Hospital in the World by Newsweek.
Driving Sustainability: Highlights from Recent MIBA Events
The MIBA recently hosted two impactful virtual events, underscoring our focus on sustainability—one of our six key pillars. In partnership with Americans for Ben-Gurion University, we explored water and energy solutions at the Global Innovation & Entrepreneurship webinar. At our From Waste to Worth webinar, five Israeli companies showcased cutting-edge innovations turning waste into valuable resources.
Building Bridges: MIBA Hosts Restart Delegation in Detroit
As we approach almost a year since the devastating events of October 7th, a group of social entrepreneurs from Israel’s southern region visited Detroit during their Midwest tour with the Restart Delegation from Kolot. These dedicated entrepreneurs are leading initiatives to rebuild and revitalize their communities.
MIBA Hosts HealthTech Mixer, Four Israeli Startups
On August 13th, The Elevator buzzed with energy as healthcare and tech innovators from Michigan and Israel gathered for a dynamic evening of networking and discussion. Hosted by the MIBA, MichBIO, and mHealth Israel, the event narrowed in on the synergy between Michigan’s robust healthcare sector and Israel’s HealthTech startups. Attendees had the opportunity to network and featured a panel moderated by Lisa Prasad, Chief Innovation Officer at Henry Ford Health, with insights from Charity Tarn of Arboretum Ventures and Frank Urban of Spartan Innovations, who shared forward-looking perspectives on industry trends.