Category: News from Israel

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, founder of Women in Mobility Israel, CEO of EcoMotion, and a longtime friend and partner to MIBA, has spent her career navigating spaces traditionally dominated by men — and reshaping them from the inside out.

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: this was not about distant concepts, but about solutions already being shaped for real-world use—designed to enhance situational awareness, operational readiness, and decision-making under pressure.

As the lights of Chanukah fade, their message remains clear: resilience, ingenuity, and faith in the future—even in uncertain times. In that spirit, we look ahead to 2026 and explore how Israel’s innovation ecosystem continues to shine across economic growth, deep-tech leadership, AI, global investment, exports, and security-driven innovation. Much like the hanukkiah, each “light” represents a force shaping what comes next—together forming a powerful and hopeful vision of Israel’s future.

Israel continues to advance with resilience and creativity—breaking ground in science, attracting record investments, and strengthening international partnerships.