HiCenter: Investment, Innovation & Entrepreneurship
As the investment and innovation arm of the Haifa Economic Corporation, HiCenter drives the city’s dynamic technology ecosystem. The center accelerates high-potential ventures by bridging the gap between industry, research, and academia. HiCenter strategically focuses its investment and support on critical, high-growth sectors—specifically DefenseTech, DeepTech, and the Blue Economy.
Proven Impact & Ecosystem Support - HiCenter provides a robust growth platform offering specialized acceleration programs, executive mentorship, strategic investor matchmaking, and direct access to leading research institutions. This active support ecosystem has delivered proven results:
- 83 active portfolio companies currently scaling operations.
- 105+ startups successfully funded and capitalized.
- NIS 1 Billion in total capital raised by member companies.
These initiatives continually create high-quality jobs, attract global venture capital, and anchor a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem directly in Haifa.
The National Center for the Blue Economy
Additionally, HiCenter operates the National Center for the Blue Economy. This specialized national initiative is dedicated to pioneering innovation, academic research, and commercial entrepreneurship within the marine and maritime sectors.