Start up nation
Tel Aviv ranks 34th globally, highest in Middle East, in Oxford Economics’ 2026 Global Cities Index
Tel Aviv is one of the only three Middle East cities included in the top 50 of the index, which ranks the top 1,000 cities worldwide following several key areas.
From Weizmann computers to start-up nation: How Israel grew to become a high-tech powerhouse
Built for uncertainty - opinion
IDF Unit 8200 Alumni Association uses network to drive Israeli innovation, start-ups
From prototype to combat in 90 minutes: Why Israel’s defense tech innovation outpaces US - analysis
Israel is well-positioned to lead. It has already done so in cybersecurity, medical innovation, and AI. The defense sector is next, and arguably, more vital than any of the others.
Wartime innovation boosts Israeli defense tech growth, drawing global interest
The changing nature of war has led to shifts in defense procurement worldwide. Western armies demand new battle-tested technology, refined by soldiers in combat.
A generation without a degree is the real danger to the future labor market - opinion
Invest in your future and choose a recognized academic track that will not only give you the immediate tools but also a firm foundation for long-term development.
President Herzog congratulates WIZ CEO Assaf Rappaport: 'An unimaginable achievement'
The president congratulated Wiz CEO Assaf Rappaport on the largest acquisition of an Israeli company, a venture-backed startup, and by Google.
The resilience of Israel's startup nation during the war - interview
Despite the challenges and hardships faced by the nation, Israeli entrepreneurs persisted in overcoming obstacles and successfully built thriving ventures.
Editor's Notes: Israel should listen to Musk and create a DOGE of its own
We are the State of the Start-Up Nation and need to act like it. Will that be easy? No. But if there’s any country in the world that can make chaos work efficiently, it is Israel.
Five tips for a successful start-up - opinion
Whether it’s reaching out to potential partners, following up on leads, or pushing forward on key initiatives, taking initiative can make all the difference.
Checkout optimization start-up raises $25m Series A to help e-commerce brands compete with Amazon
The company plans to use the new capital to expand its global market presence and accelerate the development of its checkout and shipping personalization engine.
Israel cyber firms raise $4b. in 2024 on surge of cloud, AI security needs
YL noted that there were 89 funding rounds in Israel in 2024, and 50 of them were seed, or early-stage rounds, raising a total of $400 million.
Stalled-Up Nation? Report shows loss of innovation momentum in Israel
Companies in the center significantly outperform companies in the periphery in almost all innovation criteria, the report found.
