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 shared exclusive investment trends and bold forecasts for 2025.
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 Macomb County.
Detroit, the global hub of mobility innovation, recently played host to Drive TLV’s latest cohort of cutting-edge startups as part of their U.S. roadshow. The Michigan Israel Business Accelerator (MIBA) was proud to partner with Drive TLV to bring these Israeli innovators to Michigan, continuing our strong collaboration in advancing mobility technologies.
Howard Handler reflects on his recent trip to Israel. Amidst both heartbreak and hope, he shares his insights on the nation’s challenges and the urgent need for support.
MIBA’s Director of Operations, Krista Siefert, just returned from SXSW 2025 in Austin, Texas! As a member of the Advisory Board for the 3-Day SXSW Pitch, she explored the latest tech trends shaping the future.
MIBA was excited to welcome members of the University of Michigan’s Jewish Business Association (JBA) as part of their recent trek through Detroit. This group of 12 ambitious students explored some of the city’s business and cultural institutions, gaining insights into the intersection of innovation, community, and economic development.