Israel Exporting Its Tech Knowhow To Georgia’s ‘Silicon Orchard’

A new program allows Israeli startups to showcase their work in the US state of Georgia’s high-tech sector, known as “Silicon Orchard.”  

The Israel Innovation Authority has collaborated with the city of Peachtree Corners to give startups a chance to enhance urban safety and expand into North America. They will also share capabilities, resources, and learnings for mutual benefit. 

Applications to the program will be opened in Israel, with Peachtree Corners and the IIA selecting, screening and approving finalists. Finalists will then join the Curiosity Lab, a public laboratory in Peachtree Corners, where they will have access to resources to aid product development, business development, and expansion into the US market. 

“The collaboration between Israel and Peachtree Corners has been growing for the past several years, and we’re excited to formally help bring some of the most advanced new smart city technologies while enabling our startups to expand into North America,” said Dr. Amiram Applebaum, Chairman of the Israel Innovation Authority and Chief Innovation Scientist at the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology.

“We are proud of Israel’s leadership in smart city and IoT [internet of things] innovation, and it only made sense to partner with a city that’s now globally recognized for its unique environment and global firsts – from the first cellular vehicle-to-everything system implemented in an American city to other smart infrastructure breakthroughs that affect autonomous mobility and more,” he said.

“There’s no better soft launch pad in America to help foster the implementation of innovative technology relevant to smart cities, while positively impacting the daily life for its citizens.”