According to a new decision by the Ministry of Economy and Industry, Israel will powerfully accelerate the financing of future technologies infrastructure even further. Through a tangible investment of hundreds of millions of shekels, the funding will establish innovative laboratories, expand research centers, and create an optimal work environment for early-stage startups.
After months of preparatory work and a competitive selection process led by the Investment Authority, a list of 13 winning projects for infrastructure support for startups and early-stage companies was published. The winners had been selected from a total of 31 submitted applications.
Yokneam High-Tech Park | Photo: Michael Giladi/Flash90
Plans to Accelerate Industrial Growth
Over the past two years, Israel has established a National Growth Directorate. In collaboration with Harvard University, it mapped out Israel’s competitive advantages to accelerate startup growth, reduce costs, and speed up market entry.
Economy Minister Nir Barkat expressed his enthusiasm: “We are laying the foundation for accelerated growth and strengthening Israel’s position as a global leader in entrepreneurship and innovation,” he said. He added that the strong response to the ministry’s public call for proposals “indicates that we are on the right track and that 2025 will be a year of accelerated growth, especially in exports.”
According to Barkat, the goal is clear: “To increase Israeli exports from 150 billion dollars to one trillion dollars per year within approximately fifteen years.”
13 Projects, One Goal
At this stage, the program will focus on areas where Israel has a comparative advantage: high-tech, agri-food tech, health, desert tech, advanced industry, cybersecurity, and defense.
In the first phase, 71 million shekels in government funding has been allocated, with an additional 150 million shekels in private investments. The selected projects will be established across the country — from the Galilee to the Negev — and will include research laboratories, industrial innovation centers, and advanced infrastructure that will enable Israeli startups to grow and thrive.
Some of the Leading Projects Include:
Colab Square, Be’er Sheva: Chemical and biological laboratories supporting climate tech, health, and life sciences industries.
Plant Agriculture Center, Jordan Valley: An agri-tech lab creating inventive solutions for companies in the field.
Rambam Hospital, Haifa: An innovation center featuring biotechnology labs, medical devices, and big data systems for digital health.
I4Valley, Karmiel: A research, development, and innovation hub focused on advanced materials and industrial production.
Canovation, Yeruham: An advanced facility for drone and UAV technology testing and production.
Each of these projects is not just a building or a laboratory, but an ecosystem that will serve thousands of entrepreneurs, researchers, and engineers who will drive the next generation of Israeli innovation.
The Next Step: More Investments, More Growth
The initial establishment of the winning projects is just the beginning. Due to high demand, the Ministry of Economy has announced plans to launch an additional investment round at the beginning of the year, expanding the scope of funding for advanced technological infrastructure. Hence, more startups will receive support, more laboratories will be established, and more entrepreneurial ventures will be realized.
The ultimate expectation is that within five years, these winning projects will be fully operational, providing services to the industry and creating a launchpad for new companies to break through.
Israel’s bold vision for a $1 trillion export economy is no longer just a dream — it’s a strategic plan backed by massive investments in innovation, research, and cutting-edge infrastructure. With startups at the forefront and groundbreaking projects underway, the nation is set to solidify its status as a global powerhouse in technology and entrepreneurship. The future of Israeli innovation starts now.
