Season 2 · Episode 1813
Why Jerusalem Is Israel's New Deep-Tech Capital
Jerusalem's tech sector grew 40% in 2024-25, outpacing Tel Aviv. Discover why this ancient city is now Israel's hub for AI, biotech, and cybersecur...
My Weird Prompts · Daniel Rosehill
March 31, 202631m 13s
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Show Notes
While Tel Aviv has long dominated Israel's startup scene, Jerusalem is quietly emerging as a powerhouse for deep-tech innovation. In 2024-25, the city's tech sector grew by 40%—outpacing Tel Aviv for the first time in history. This episode explores the structural forces behind this surge: from Hebrew University's Yissum tech transfer program generating billions in revenue, to massive government grants for R&D, and the integration of East Jerusalem into the high-tech economy. We'll examine how companies like Mobileye and Lightricks built global giants from Jerusalem's foundations, and why the city's focus on "hard tech" like biotech, cybersecurity, and AI is reshaping Israel's innovation map.