Innovation News
Michigan Leadership Israel Trade Mission 2025: Innovation as a Bridge to Partnership and Peace
After a two-year pause, MIBA returned to Israel with a leadership trade mission—meeting with government leaders, top innovators, and communities across the country. What we saw was powerful: resilience in the South, bold innovation in Tel Aviv, and a shared sense of possibility that renewed our purpose and reminded us why this work matters. Read more about what we experienced. →
MIBA Participates in Midwest Innovation Delegation to Israel
MIBA was honored to be invited to join the Midwest Innovation Delegation, sponsored by the Consulate General of Israel to the Midwest, whose mission is to strengthen economic, technological, and cultural ties between Israel and Midwestern states. Recognizing MIBA’s role in connecting Israeli innovation with Michigan’s industries and investors, the Consulate selected us to represent Michigan alongside eight economic development leaders from seven Midwest states. Read more about the partnerships and possibilities we explored. →
Elevating Innovation: Michigan’s Advantage
Mobileye: From ADAS Pioneer to U.S. Expansion
Mobileye—founded in Jerusalem in 1999 and now powering more than 200 million vehicles—has become one of the most important companies shaping the future of mobility. And its trajectory matters directly to Michigan. With a major U.S. base in Madison Heights, active Level-4 testing in Detroit, and deep partnerships across the auto industry, Mobileye’s technologies are influencing how Michigan’s OEMs and suppliers move from driver assistance to true eyes-off automation. Read more →
Inside The Elevator
The Elevator now supports 23 member companies, with growing engagement across our community. Recently, Fullpath (from Jerusalem, Israel) brought team members from across the U.S. together in our space—showcasing how The Elevator is a gathering point for innovators.
Spotlight on Israeli Innovation
SilverStream + Michigan: From Introduction to U.S. Market Entry
Each month, we highlight Israeli innovators making an impact in Michigan—and SilverStream Medical is a standout example. After we profiled their wound-healing technology in February, a MIBA introduction helped spark a new distribution partnership in Grand Rapids, anchoring their U.S. launch in Michigan’s med-device and clinical ecosystem. Read more →
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