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In my meetings with Israeli technology leaders, I consistently hear
that Georgia is a top destination for
their U.S. growth strategies. Businesses such as Massivit 3D, which
established its North American
headquarters in Georgia, Delta Galil
USA, NICE Nexidia, and StandardAero have invested in the state, creating jobs and strengthening Georgia’s
reputation as a center for advanced
manufacturing and technology.
Georgia’s growing cybersecurity sector has also attracted Israeli
firms seeking a foothold in the
American market. Among the newest is KELA, an Israeli cyber threat
intelligence company that recently
expanded into Atlanta. Its decision
to establish operations in Georgia
further reinforces the state’s emergence as a leading destination
for cybersecurity innovation and
demonstrates the confidence Israeli
companies have in Georgia’s technology ecosystem.
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Israeli companies and entrepreneurs are not betting on Georgia being the next big hub for tech, they’re
investing in what’s already been proven: Georgia is the lynchpin driving
scalable innovation for the biggest
technology leaders in the world.
Economic engagements between
our states has been backed up by
decades-long investments in bi-lateral delegations to build pipeline for
growth and cultural understanding.
In 2015, the Georgia Department of Economic Development and
then-Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed led
a cybersecurity-focused mission to
Israel. Three years later, Economic
Development Commissioner Pat Wilson returned to Israel with another
delegation that included senior officials from Governor Nathan Deal’s
office and leaders from Augusta
University’s cybersecurity center.
These exchanges produced
lasting partnerships. Augusta University and Ben-Gurion University of
the Negev announced a partnership
in cyber sciences in 2022, connecting two institutions at the forefront
of preparing the next generation of
cyber professionals. The 2018 High
Tech Collaboration Agreement signed
by Israel’s Ministry of Economy, the
Israel Innovation Authority, the State
of Georgia, and Southern Company
further strengthened bilateral research and development efforts.
Education is another cornerstone
of the Georgia-Israel relationship,
which is critical during a global AI
boom that is quickly reshaping how
technology is developed and companies function
Across the state, colleges and universities have developed partnerships
with Israeli institutions that expose
students to new ideas, cultures,
and entrepreneurial approaches.
Georgia Tech maintains exchange
relationships with Israeli universities, including the Technion, and has
provided students opportunities to
