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Israeli High-Tech Industry Launches Dedicated Innovation Hub in New York City

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First reported by Channel 13 · 20 hours ago

What happened

A new dedicated hub named Hakibbutz has opened in New York's Chelsea district to support the growing Israeli high-tech industry, now comprising about 470 startups. The center, created through a partnership between the Hakibbutz network and Israeli Mapped in NY, aims to foster daily connections among entrepreneurs, investors, and corporations. This move reflects the maturation of the Israeli tech ecosystem in New York, a key U.S. market for Israeli companies, especially in cybersecurity, fintech, and AI.

  • 01New York hosts about 470 Israeli startups, prompting a dedicated high-tech hub opening.
  • 02Hakibbutz in Chelsea serves as a daily meeting point for Israeli tech entrepreneurs and investors.
  • 03The hub is a joint effort by Hakibbutz network and Israeli Mapped in NY platform.
  • 04Israeli startups in New York grew from 56 to 470 over the past decade.
  • 05The center will host events to foster partnerships, investments, and business growth.
  • 06New York is a strategic market for Israeli cybersecurity, fintech, and AI companies.

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Channel 13Center · Hebrew20 hours ago
Israeli High-Tech Industry Launches Dedicated Innovation Hub in New York City
Channel 13Center · Hebrew20 hours ago
Israeli High-Tech Industry Launches Dedicated Hub for 470 Startups in New York

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