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This Week in IsraelTech - Why Israel is the Tech innovation Hub ft. Hanan Brand from Israel Innovation Authority
Why Israel is the Tech innovation Hub ft. Hanan Brand from Israel Innovation Authority
Want to know what it takes to build a startup in Israel's thriving tech scene?
Get ready to be inspired! We sat down with Hanan Brand, the powerhouse behind Israel's startup scene. As Vice President and Head of the Startup Division at the Israel Innovation Authority, Hanan is the driving force behind the government's support for hundreds of groundbreaking companies. With over 15 years of experience in venture capital and executive roles, Hanan is a true industry veteran. In this exclusive interview, he shares insights into the Israel Innovation Authority's role in shaping the future.
Discover how programs like the Technological Incubator and National Climatech are fueling innovation and tackling global challenges.
Watch now and see how Israel is leading the way in technology and sustainability!
About Hanan Brand
As VP and Head of the Startup Division at the Israel Innovation Authority, Hanan Brand leads national incentive programs supporting early-stage entrepreneurs and deep-tech startups - including incubators, seed funds, climate tech, and human capital grants driving the future of Israeli innovation.
With over 15 years of leadership across VC and tech, Hanan has held key roles at Cornerstone Venture Partners, JVP, and XT Holdings, and served on the boards of startups like DealHub, Axonize, and Texel. He’s also the founder of Made in Jerusalem and a Steering Committee member at Azrieli College of Engineering.
The Israel Innovation Authority (IIA) is the government's primary body responsible for fostering the country's innovation ecosystem. It offers a range of support mechanisms, including grants, incubators, and incentive programs, to assist startups and companies at various stages of development. These initiatives aim to reduce risks for entrepreneurs and promote early-stage innovation, often in collaboration with private investors. The IIA's programs encompass areas such as deep-tech, climate tech, and human capital development.
Through these efforts, the IIA plays a pivotal role in maintaining Israel's position as a global leader in innovation.
This Week in Israeli Tech News
NVIDIA Launches NVLink Fusion for Custom AI Infrastructure
NVIDIA teams up with Mediatek, Marvell Technology, Alchip Technologies, and others to enable industries to build semi-custom AI factories with GPU-CPU scale-up tech.
Cyera Rockets to $6B Valuation in Just 3 Years
From $1.4B to $6B in under 12 months, Cyera is reshaping cybersecurity with AI-native data protection.
Israeli Tech Takes Center Stage at Major Events
TECH1 CONFERENCE explored what’s next, YozmaTech-Empowering Tech Entrepreneurs’s Squad Up brought devs together, and Axis Innovation Tel Aviv connected top startups with global investors.
Line 5 Raises $20M in Stealth to Rethink Battlefield Tech
Still operating under wraps, this defense startup is already making waves with the year’s largest Seed round in the sector.
Culture Corner
Yuval Raphael, a 24-year-old Israeli and survivor of the Nova music festival massacre, placed second in the Eurovision Contest, finishing behind Austria. Though she didn’t win first place, Yuval won the audience/public vote, highlighting her success amongst listeners. Reflecting on her remarkable journey, she said, “The real victory will be when the hostages are home.” Despite calls to boycott Israel’s participation, and scary threats to her life as well as two protestors trying to mount the stage while she was on it, Raphael remained in the competition with grace. Her emotional performance drew applause that silenced waves of boos. Her song “A New Day Will Rise”, written by Keren Peles, references the October 7th terror attack in Israel.
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