Haifa
Economic Corporation

The Economic Engine of the City

The company drives large-scale strategic projects in real estate, energy, and tourism infrastructure, while also advancing pioneering DefenseTech initiatives. These efforts are dedicated to generating economic growth, high-quality employment, and long-term value for the city’s residents.

560M $

Revenue-Generating Assets

4.84M Sq Ft

Business & commercial parks

105

Funded startups

5

Subsidiaries

Real Estate

Park MATAM

Israel’s largest high-tech and business park, spanning approximately 380,000 sq.m (4,100,000 sq.ft) and home to around 80 international companies and approximately 15,000 employees, serves as an advanced ecosystem and a major growth engine for the economy of Haifa and northern Israel.

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Haifa Science and High-Tech Park

This 75,000-sq.m (807,000 sq.ft) innovation campus is tailored for R&D, corporate offices, and advanced laboratories. It operates as a strategic growth hub for leading high-tech, life sciences, and defense-tech companies.

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Medical Services Complex

This future flagship project is a new 45,000 sq.m (485,000 sq.ft) employment campus in northern Haifa. In its first phase, it will establish a major business anchor and a landmark at the city’s gateway.

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DefenseTech & Intestments

HiCenter

As the city’s innovation and investment arm, HiCenter advances a dynamic technology ecosystem in DefenseTech, DeepTech, and the Blue Economy. It serves as a vital bridge connecting early-stage startups with industry and academia.

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DefenseTech

The company drives this strategic initiative to position Haifa as Israel’s primary defense technology center. We are building a robust ecosystem that connects defense industries, startups, academia, and top-tier talent.

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Energy

Photovoltaic Power Generation

This municipal solar initiative generates clean electricity from the rooftops of public buildings. It creates stable revenue through electricity sales, reinvesting profits directly back into the community to strengthen Haifa’s energy resilience.

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Urban Energy Network

The Urban Energy Network develops smart infrastructure, including local power generation, storage, and electric vehicle charging systems. This strategic initiative strengthens Haifa’s energy independence while driving sustainable economic growth.

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Tourism Infrastructure

Galei Haifa Sports Center

This premier municipal sports complex is managed directly by the company. The modern center features swimming pools, a fully equipped fitness club, sports courts, and diverse leisure facilities.

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Kiryat Haim Sports Park

Built on behalf of the Haifa Municipality, this 22-acre park is located south of Beit Nagler. The project was developed with a $6.5M investment to transform open areas into advanced recreational spaces.

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Sammy Ofer Stadium

Developed in cooperation with the Haifa Municipality, this state-of-the-art arena complies with international UEFA standards. It is designed to host elite sports matches, cultural performances, and large-scale entertainment events.

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Haifa. Capital of the Metropolis

Human Capital

• 45,000 students
• 20,000 R&D engineers
• 3 Nobel Prize laureates
• Competitive employment costs

Innovation & Technology

• 800+ technologies available for commercialization
• Hundreds of technological developments
• Dozens of successful exits

Academia & Industry

• 3 academic institutions
• 3 medical centers
• 100 high-tech companies
• Hundreds of startups

Why Haifa?