Israeli startups raised $8.6B in H1 2026. A 45% increase over the same period last year, despite ongoing security and economic uncertainty. The latest Poalim Tech and Dealigence report shows a more selective market. Funding rounds fell 35%, while investors wrote larger checks to fewer, more mature companies with proven teams. Another notable trend: AI-native startups are emerging with remarkably lean structures, sometimes built around a single founder. The result is an ecosystem attracting more capital with greater focus while continuing to build companies that global investors want to back. Read more: jpost.com/business-and-innov… #IsraeliInnovation #Startups #VentureCapital #AI #Cybersecurity Disclaimer: As an Authority supporting the innovation ecosystem, we are sharing this information for awareness. This is not an Israel Innovation Authority report; questions regarding its content should be directed to Poalim Tech and Dealigence.

Advancing technology and protecting the planet must go hand in hand. That's why the Authority launched the Climate Tech Fellows Program, a NIS 12M initiative bringing together researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers to help build the next generation of climate-tech leaders. As AI, electrification, and energy demand accelerate, so must the solutions that address the climate challenges of tomorrow. Read more via @JNS_org: jns.org/news/israel-news/isr… #ClimateTech #IsraelInnovation #Sustainability #ClimateInnovation

At the Eli Hurvitz Conference, Israel Innovation Authority CEO Dror Bin presented the latest State of Israeli High-Tech Report, highlighting both the sector's strengths and emerging challenges, including stagnant employment growth, declining R&D headcount, and activity shifting abroad. As AI reshapes the global economy, the decisions made today will shape Israel's innovation leadership tomorrow. Read more here: ejewishphilanthropy.com/at-i… #IsraelInnovation #HighTech #AI #StartupNation

The AI boom is, quite literally, turning up the heat. As AI workloads push data centers to new limits, cooling has become one of the biggest infrastructure challenges in tech. Congratulations to @ZutaCore on its $100M funding round. Supported by us during the initial stages, the company is helping power the future of AI with advanced cooling technologies designed to improve efficiency and sustainability. Read more here: calcalistech.com/ctechnews/a… #AIInfrastructure #DataCenters #IsraelInnovation #ClimateTech

The global race for #CriticalMinerals is accelerating. While Israel may not be rich in mineral reserves, it is rich in innovation. Israeli companies are developing breakthrough technologies that tackle key industry bottlenecks, from advanced materials and resource efficiency to recycling and manufacturing optimization. The future of critical minerals won't be determined only by where they're found, but by the technologies that make them more accessible, sustainable, and efficient to use. #EnergySecurity #AdvancedMaterials #Innovation #ClimateTech #IsraelInnovation

While much of the climate conversation focuses on emissions in the air, @GroundworkBioAg is focused on the health of the soil. Using mycorrhizal fungi, underground networks that support nutrient uptake, soil resilience, and carbon storage, the company is helping farmers improve yields, reduce fertilizer use, and strengthen long-term soil health. We are proud to support companies like Groundwork BioAg that are advancing innovation at the intersection of agriculture, climate, and biology. Learn more: groundworkbioag.com/ #AgriTech #ClimateTech #RegenerativeAgriculture

Industrial decarbonization has a heat challenge. While most energy storage solutions focus on electricity, heavy industries require continuous high-temperature heat to power critical processes. Bren Energy is addressing this gap with long-duration thermal energy storage that captures heat from renewable sources and industrial waste, stores it efficiently, and delivers it when needed. Learn more: bren-energy.com #ClimateTech #EnergyTransition #CleanEnergy #ThermalStorage #Sustainability #DeepTech #Innovation #IsraelTech

Israel’s high-tech ecosystem thrives when innovation is backed by smart, forward-looking policy. In a feature published by @haaretzcom, Yael Mazuz Harpaz, VP and Head of Policy Division at the Innovation Authority, outlines how Israel’s new tax reform is designed to strengthen global competitiveness and support long-term growth across the innovation ecosystem. Read more here: haaretz.com/haaretz-labels/c…

Israel’s history of solving resource scarcity is now helping position the country as a global Climate Tech leader. Nearly 1,000 Israeli companies are developing solutions across energy, food, water, transportation, agriculture, and carbon management, with a growing focus on replacing polluting industrial processes entirely. At the Israel Innovation Authority, we’ve doubled our Climate Tech investments over the past four years to help accelerate this transition. Read more here: haaretz.com/haaretz-labels/c…

Israel’s tech sector just had one of its strongest years during one of its hardest periods. Early-stage funding hit $14B in 2025, and after a decade-long decline, new startup creation in Israel rose from 500 to 600 companies despite the war. As global innovation shifts toward Deep Tech (AI, quantum, energy, semiconductors, and bio-convergence) Israel is positioning itself at the forefront with over NIS 1B in national initiatives. Read the full interview with Dror Bin, CEO of the Israel Innovation Authority: haaretz.com/haaretz-labels/c… #IsraelTech #DeepTech #AI #Innovation

Robots that can identify, grasp, and sort items they’ve never seen before are no longer science fiction. Israeli company Pickommerce, supported by us since 2022, has deployed its Physical AI system at the @TevaUSA Pharmaceuticals SLE Logistics Center, bringing embodied intelligence into real-world warehouse operations. Proud to support Israeli deep tech turning breakthrough research into global industrial innovation. pickommerce.com/ #IsraelInnovation #PhysicalAI #Robotics #DeepTech #AI #SupplyChain

As Israel marks #Shavuot, the holiday of first fruits and new beginnings, we’re spotlighting a new generation of deep-tech startups that took root during one of the country’s most difficult periods. While global attention focused on war and uncertainty, these companies kept building: 🌾 MBreaze Robotics 🌾 CYQU 🌾 Closer Healthcare 🌾 ecoTASE 🌾 Renalyte Medical Together, they reflect where the next wave of Israeli deep-tech innovation is heading and how innovation ecosystems continue to grow under pressure. #Innovation #DeepTech #IsraelInnovation #MedTech #CyberSecurity #ClimateTech

Israel’s tech ecosystem has evolved far beyond the “Startup Nation” narrative. Global companies are increasingly building long-term R&D and engineering hubs across Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Jerusalem to develop the next generation of AI, cybersecurity, cloud, biotech, and autonomous technologies. As deep-tech industries continue to grow, Israel is becoming an even more critical center for global innovation. Read more: israelhayom.com/2026/05/18/h… #IsraelTech #DeepTech #Innovation #AI #CyberSecurity #GlobalTech #StartupNation

Israel is expected to outperform major developed markets in 2026, according to @CNBC . Despite ongoing regional conflict, growth forecasts remain strong, unemployment stays low, and global investment in Israeli technology continues across cybersecurity, AI, defense tech, and advanced infrastructure. The country’s tech ecosystem continues to attract international capital and major M&A activity, reinforcing Israel’s position as a global innovation hub even during challenging periods. Read how here: cnbc.com/2026/04/30/israel-e… #IsraelTech #Innovation #AI #Cybersecurity #DeepTech

Israeli hospitals are joining an international clinical trial testing an AI system that assesses heart disease risk in just 4 minutes. The global study, led by Israeli startup AccuLine, includes @sheba_medical and Tel Aviv @SouraskyMedCtr. The company’s CORA platform analyzes ECG and clinical data to help identify coronary artery disease without radiation or physical exertion. read more here: ynetnews.com/health_science/… #HealthTech #AI #IsraelTech #DigitalHealth

Today at #BiomedIsrael2026, Dr. Shai Melcer will join a panel on how AI and biodata are reshaping life sciences. The discussion will explore “biology as a language” and how AI is helping researchers better understand disease, accelerate drug development, and connect data across genes, proteins, cells, and patient outcomes. #AI #Biotechnology #LifeSciences #BioConvergence #DigitalHealth