News from Michigan Archives — Michigan Israel Business Accelerator

Drive TLV FastLane in Detroit: Where Distributed Energy and Mobility Innovation Meet Michigan

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, our mission is to connect Michigan industry with Israeli innovation that can deliver real pilots and real economic growth—and this visit was a perfect example of that “matchmaking with momentum.”

Horowitz Family Fund Leadership Gift Strengthens Michigan’s Business Development Presence in Israel

We are proud to announce a three-year leadership gift from the Horowitz Family Fund to support MIBA’s Israel initiatives and strengthen Michigan’s business development presence on the ground in Israel. The Horowitz Family’s commitment reflects a shared vision to position Michigan as a premier destination for Israeli innovation and investment.

Israel in Michigan: Networking Hour at The Elevator

This month, MIBA welcomed members of Michigan’s Israeli and Israeli-founded business community for Israel in Michigan: Networking Hour—a casual, high-energy gathering designed to strengthen local connections and spark new ones.

Strengthening the Michigan–Israel Pipeline: Liat Rhodes Gadot Joins MIBA

Michigan Israel Business Accelerator (MIBA) is pleased to welcome Liat Rhodes Gadot to the team in Israel as our new Director of Business Development.

In this role, Liat will lead efforts to identify outstanding Israeli technology companies that can help solve Michigan’s challenges and drive new economic activity across the state. She will play a central role in sourcing innovation, building trusted relationships on the ground in Israel, and connecting companies to real market opportunities in Michigan.

From the Desert to the Great Lakes: How Israeli Deep Tech Is Solving Michigan’s Biggest Challenges

The Consumer Electronics Show is often framed—no pun intended, given the abundance of AR and VR eyewear on display—as a spectacle of consumer gadgets and headline-grabbing demos. On the ground, however, CES 2026 told a very different story, and one that felt especially relevant for Michigan.

The Elevator: Taking Growth to the Next Level

The Elevator reflects MIBA’s belief that the strongest Michigan–Israel partnerships are built with intention, focus, and momentum. Designed to help innovative Israeli companies connect meaningfully with Michigan’s ecosystem, the program creates a fast, direct path from introduction to impact.