Israeli tech companies to showcase next AI revolution in New York

A delegation of Israeli tech companies is scheduled to travel to New York in September with the aim to present cutting-edge AI and data engineering. The delegation, which consists of nine AI-focused businesses, is expected to enhance Israel’s global image as the technologically savvy Start-Up nation despite war-linked challenges. 

The Israel Export Institute is behind the tech delegation initiative and has coordinated it with the Ministry of Economy and Industry. 

"Even in this complex time of war, we at the Israel Export Institute are working tirelessly to provide fertile ground for Israeli companies to succeed abroad, open new doors and bring significant investments to the State of Israel," Israel Export Institute Chairman Avi Blasnicov said ahead of the delegation’s U.S. departure.

"The upcoming delegation to New York will showcase Israel’s extraordinary capabilities and place it firmly at the forefront of global innovation,” he predicted. 

The Israeli tech delegation has reportedly already attracted considerable interest from both American and international stakeholders and potential investors. 

Despite its tiny size, Israel has become one of the world’s leading tech centers outside Silicon Valley, California. 

While only employing some 10% of Israel’s total workforce, the Israeli tech industry generates around 50% of the Jewish state’s total export. 

The Israeli tech sector has also displayed remarkable resilience amid considerable challenges including the Netanyahu government’s controversial judicial reform plan and the ongoing war in Gaza. 

Over the past 23 months of war, some Israeli and international pundits have warned that the conflict and rising boycott calls could threaten the future of Israel’s tech industry.

However, Startup Nation Central reported in July that Israeli tech companies continue to attract foreign investments despite the ongoing multifront war. The report showed tech businesses succeeded in raising $9.3 billion during the first half of 2025. Startup Nation Central CEO Avi Hasson assessed that the data “proves that the market continues to price in long-term confidence in Israeli tech, even amid a complex security reality.”

“During the lead-up to and throughout the campaign against Iran, we saw 31 funding rounds, providing clear evidence that entrepreneurs are still building and investors still remain confident,” Hasson stated. “The strength of the shekel, positive market trends, and the strong presence of global players, both in VC and strategic acquisitions, all reflect the market’s view of Israel’s medium and long-term economic potential."

New York City has historically enjoyed strong cultural and commercial relations with Israel. In May, the city and the State of Israel formalized efforts to strengthen those ties with the creation of the New York City–Israel Economic Council.

"Today, our administration is proud to launch the New York City–Israel Economic Council to deepen economic ties between our governments and serve as a gateway to the U.S. market for Israeli businesses – forging partnerships with New York City companies; advancing innovation in areas like environmental tech, life sciences, and AI; and helping Israeli startups establish a home in the five boroughs,” NYC Mayor Eric Adams stated. 

Like many international firms, Israeli tech companies view New York as a gateway to the U.S. market. According to the United States–Israel Business Alliance (USIBA), 30 Israeli unicorns were registered in New York as of April 2023, the highest number outside Tel Aviv. A unicorn is a privately held company valued at $1 billion or more.