Sectors

Choose Michigan

Michigan and Israel share strengths in the following six sectors, and collaboration across these industries creates powerful synergies that drive innovation and economic growth in both regions.

Michigan is top-ranked for talent (nation’s highest concentration of engineers), innovation (#1 emerging startup ecosystem), global reach (access to nearly half of the US & Canadian population), and low costs (#6 best state to do business).

Scale your Israeli innovation in Michigan—a state designed for growth, innovation, and global impact.

Mobility

Home to industry decision makers and thought leaders, Michigan boasts 26 OEMs, 96 of the top 100 Tier 1 suppliers, 375 R&D centers, and the nation’s highest concentration of engineers, positioning it as the future of mobility.

Israel has a vibrant mobility tech ecosystem, ranked as the 4th largest with over $30 Billion in investment since 2010. There are more than 700 startups in the sector that call Israel home, including major unicorns like Mobileye and Waze.

US Aerospace & National Security

Michigan leads in military vehicle production, with deep manufacturing, engineering, and defense expertise that supports U.S. aerospace and national security capabilities.

Israel is an operationally proven technology leader, delivering advanced capabilities for security, resilience, emergency response, and public safety. Together, Michigan and Israel strengthen U.S. supply chains, manufacturing capacity, and national security priorities.

Advanced Manufacturing / Industry 4.0

With 20% of its GDP originating from manufacturing across diverse industries, Michigan boasts an industrial base ranging from advanced manufacturers at the forefront of the Fourth Industrial Revolution to small and medium-sized companies ripe for innovation.

Israel’s need to modernize and upgrade its manufacturing capabilities has spurred innovations in advanced manufacturing, which are enhancing productivity and efficiency globally.

HealthTech

Distinguished by its world-class healthcare systems, esteemed research institutions, and an extensive array of medical device and chemical manufacturers, Michigan ensures that the future of healthcare will be developed, tested, and deployed within the state.

Israel’s decision to digitize health records 25 years ago has given it a significant head start in applying machine learning and AI technologies to improve healthcare. With over 1,600 health tech startups, Israel also leads the world in private healthcare R&D spending.

Food & AgTech

Supported by a diverse range of crops and dependable water sources, AgTech innovations find fertile ground for testing across various applications in Michigan, further bolstered by a robust ecosystem of partners in the food processing sector, encompassing packagers, transporters, and cold storage facilities.

Israel has overcome significant challenges, including water scarcity and poor land conditions, to become a global leader in agriculture and water management technologies. It is now ready to share these innovations to help address global challenges in food production.

Sustainability

Setting some of the most aggressive sustainability goals in the US, Michigan has allocated funds through grants and programs to translate this vision into reality.

Israel has made solving the world’s climate challenges a top priority through government sponsored R&D spending that has spawned over 850 startups in the sustainability sector.