TECH1 Awards Recognize Top Israeli Tech Companies and Leaders
Translated & summarized from Calcalist by baba
The TECH1 Awards ceremony in Tel Aviv honored achievements in Israel's high-tech industry. SilverFort was named Company of the Year, while Appcharge and Clover Security shared the Startup of the Year award. Michal Tzur received the CEO of the Year award, and Alan Feld was given a Lifetime Achievement Award. The event celebrated innovation and resilience within the Israeli tech ecosystem.
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- SilverFort was awarded Company of the Year at the inaugural TECH1 Awards in Tel Aviv.
- Appcharge and Clover Security were jointly named Startup of the Year at the TECH1 Awards.
- Michal Tzur of Remepy received the CEO of the Year award at the TECH1 ceremony.
- Alan Feld, a venture capital founder, was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
- The TECH1 Awards celebrated innovation and resilience in Israel's high-tech sector.
- The event recognized companies, executives, and innovations shaping the Israeli tech industry.
The TECH1 conference concluded with its inaugural TECH1 Awards gala in Tel Aviv, honoring companies, executives, and innovations that shaped Israel's high-tech industry in 2026. Hosted by Doron Medalie at the Suzanne Dellal Center in Jaffa, the event drew approximately 500 attendees, including founders, CEOs, investors, and senior tech leaders.
The awards, presented across categories like Company of the Year, Startup of the Year, Leadership, Innovation, AI, and Product Development, were decided by a combination of a jury and public vote. Idan Nemani, CEO of TECH1, emphasized the recognition of the Israeli ecosystem's achievements, stating, "Technology moves fast. Artificial intelligence is redefining everything, but one thing remains unchanged: technology needs good people to give it meaning. And in Israel, there are wonderful people who know how to do things." He also highlighted the industry's resilience, noting, "We have no backup plan B. We have no backup country, so we adapt, we build, and we always succeed. This is the story of our country."
SilverFort was named Company of the Year. In the Startup of the Year category, Appcharge, a mobile game payment platform, and Clover Security, which integrates AI agents into developer tools, were recognized. Michal Tzur, CEO of Remepy, received the CEO of the Year award for her work in AI-driven therapeutic treatments. Michal Sever, VP Marketing at fintech company Nayax, won Marketing Executive of the Year.
Eli Said, CEO and Founder of ALWAFD R.A, earned the Young Founder of the Year award. Bold Security's AI-powered edge security platform won Breakthrough Product of the Year. ARC Innovation from Sheba Medical Center, recently acquired by Redesign Health, received the Strategic Initiative of the Year award.
Code For Israel, led by Idan Rol, and ROOMS, a co-working space network by Fattal Hotels, shared the Social Impact of the Year award. Alan Feld, founder and partner at Vintage venture capital, was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award, urging the industry to build larger companies and diversify investments beyond cybersecurity into areas like health, agriculture, and construction.
Businessman and astronaut Eitan Stibbe discussed the growing importance of space for human life, technology, and security, noting its emerging role as a military arena. Tomer Cohen, CEO of Wolt, presented the Company of the Year award and spoke about the challenge of maintaining ambition in successful companies, praising the Israeli tech sector's drive to innovate.