Jam-packed innovation:
1 startup for every 158 Tel Aviv residents - among the highest per capita worldwide.
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Tel Aviv Marina by Daniel Israel
A Rapidly Transforming City

A Rapidly Transforming City
The pioneering spirit of Tel Aviv's has rapidly transformed 14 kilometers of the once-barren Mediterranean coastline of 1909 into a leading hub of high-tech, commerce, culture, entertainment and multicultural cuisine. The story of Tel Aviv's innovation ecosystem is not much different. A build from-scratch culture with a “can do” attitude and a risk taking environment. To thrive in these settings, one must be quick, creative and bold. The modest size of the city also has clear benefits.
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Tel Aviv is home to over 150 Multinational Tech Giants and R&D Centers:
Amazon, Google, eBay, Meta, Siemens, Booking.com, PayPal, Volkswagen, SAP, Coca Cola, Bosch, Salesforce, NVIDIA, Unity, Dentsu, and more.
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Top 5
#5 Global Startup Ecosystem, ranked by Startup Genome, 2023
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R&D Nation
Israel is a world leader in R&D spending as a share of GDP.
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Ideal Weather
Tel Aviv enjoys over 300 days of sunshine a year.
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#1 R&D Intensity
Israel ranked by Bloomberg Innovation Index, 2022.
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A multilingual ecosystem
Languages spoken: English, Hebrew, Arabic, French, Russian, Dugri (slang for no-nonsense)
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#1 in Research Concentration
Israel ranked by Bloomberg Innovation Index, 2022
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Competitive taxation and R&D grants
The Israeli government offers over 30 different grants and tax incentive programs for R&D activity.
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Global Hub
Tel Aviv has direct flights to all major hubs, and short flight times to Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, as well as a central time zone.
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People of the Book
5th Most Educated Country in the World, ranked by Erudera, 2022
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Tel Aviv University
Tel Aviv University ranks #8 worldwide for number of VC-backed Alumni Entrepreneurs according to Pitchbook, 2023
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VC Investments
28X more VC Investment per capita than the USA in 2021, According to Inc.
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Woman Entrepreneurs
#1 Place to be a Woman Entrepreneur, ranked by Mastercard Index of Women Entrepreneurs (MIWE), 2020
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Vegan Capital of the World
The Independent, based on 400+ vegan restaurants in Tel Aviv
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Be Who You Want to Be
All Are Welcome - Tel Avivians and visitors enjoy the city’s open, tolerant, dynamic culture
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Lively nightlife scene
with thousands of bars, cafes and nightclubs, Tel Aviv is a non-stop city.
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A Founders Factory
Tel Aviv is the world’s #2 Founder Factory, according to Dealroom, 2023
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Middle Eastern Cuisine
Top City for Foodies according to Business Insider
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Enjoy Grade A Real Estate
Tel Aviv offers a multitude of premium business sites and Grade A offices.
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Safety
Israel ranks well above average in the OECD for sense of safety walking alone at night
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We Love Football, But…
Entrepreneurship is the national sport. Join the party!
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Forever Young
One out of every three Tel Avivians is between the ages of 18 and
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A Global TechTrailblazer
#8 Global Tech Trailblazer, ranked by Dealroom, 2023
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Healthcare
Israel’s healthcare system ranks #5 worldwide (and #2 for Quality), by The Bloomberg Health-Efficiency Index, 2021
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UNESCO World Heritage
Tel Aviv is home to the largest collection of Bauhaus and International Style buildings in the world, making it a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Walkable, Bikeable, Manageable
The city’s small size, great weather, flat terrain, and renewed infrastructure make it easy to get from place to place.
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