Start up nation

Can Israel go from Start-Up Nation to AI State? - opinion

Citizens should ask their candidates running for office a direct question: which of you will mandate, not merely pilot, the use of AI to cut bureaucracy and serve citizens better?

An illustrative image of the Israeli flag covered in computer pieces and the words "Artificial Intelligence."
 AI education illustrative

The Jewish world cannot afford to leave AI education to Silicon Valley - opinion

Startup Nation Central's headquarters in Tel Aviv

Israel's government is too big, too costly, and holding back the Start-Up Nation - opinion

The Future of Israeli Tech: Insights from Yaniv Golan

The future of Israeli tech: Insights from Yaniv Golan


From Gaza to Iran, Israel readies space 'surprises' for next conflicts - exclusive

Israel’s space capabilities play a key role in the Jewish state’s strategic military capabilities, and now the space industry is moving toward dual-use and commercial roles as well

Israeli satellite launching into space

Tech Talk: Do startup competitions matter for founders? New research says yes, if done correctly

A new Tel Aviv University analysis examines whether startup competitions improve survival, access to funding, and growth, or reward teams already positioned to win.

Dr. Eyal Benjamin, Coller School of Management, Tel Aviv University.

Israel experiences 150% more investments in mental health, $352 million in startup funding in 2025

Since October 7, Israel's mental health startup sector has been growing non-stop, showing the need for a nationwide plan to address the mental health crisis in the country.

Mental health [illustrative]

From scale to substance: Israeli tech’s 2025 turning point - analysis

How discipline, concentration, and execution replaced speed and hype – signalling a more mature, resilient era for the Start-Up Nation

illustrative photo.

Where is American Jewish outrage over Iran? - opinion

It’s time for a gut check. See what issues enraged you this January. Compare any of your recent political activism with the Iranian people’s compelling need for our support – now.

A demonstrator protesting the deadly crackdown in Iran gathers outside the White House in Washington, DC on January 17, 2026.

Defense Ministry orders boost Israeli startups

Total funding raised by companies that received a direct order from MAFAT in 2025 was $1.2 billion

The Israel Defense Forces announced that troops from the 10th Brigade have wrapped up a series of operations around the Yellow Line in the Khan Yunis area.

Startup Nation perseveres: Israeli innovation heads to Texas amid challenging times

The Jerusalem Post, in partnership with the Texas-Israel Alliance announced the launch of the Unicorn Rodeo conference, highlighting Israeli resilience and innovation even during times of conflict.

Startup Nation meets the Scale-Up State in Texas

Israeli tech salaries rose in 2025, but jobs fell and gaps widened

Tech jobs in Israel are no longer growing, and the number of enterprises hiring new staff has decreased to only 1,350 in 2025

Integrating ultra-Orthodox students into research activities. Photographed in the laser laboratory at the Jerusalem College of Technology.

Your Taxes: Israel’s R&D edge over other OECD countries

Most OECD countries now offer tax credits for innovation, but Israel doesn’t. Here’s what it’s doing instead.

A member of a research team who, as they say, have developed an implant of genetically engineered cells into the injured spinal cord of paralysed mice that has helped them walk again works at a laboratory at Tel Aviv University, Israel February 6, 2022. Picture taken February 6, 2022.

Hi-tech company to cut approx. 30 Israeli jobs despite growth in Q2 financial report

Kaltura's Q2 2025 financial report highlighted that the company's revenue and profits exceeded expectations, but are still planning to undertake an organizational restructuring.

An Israeli business employee after leaving her job; illustrative.