Jerusalem Development Authority Chief Reports 400+ High-Tech Firms in City
Tsachi Namir, CEO of the Jerusalem Development Authority, stated at a Jerusalem Post conference in New York that Jerusalem hosts more than 400 high-tech companies and startups, challenging what he described as widespread misconceptions about the city's innovation sector. The city benefits from over 40,000 STEM students and top-ranked universities like Hebrew University, which contribute to its tech ecosystem. Namir's remarks highlight Jerusalem's infrastructure investments in transportation, employment zones, and housing as key drivers for attracting and retaining tech talent.
At the Jerusalem Post 2026 New York Conference, Tsachi Namir, CEO of the Jerusalem Development Authority, challenged misconceptions about Jerusalem's high-tech sector by revealing that the city hosts more than 400 established companies and startups. He attributed this growth to the city's strong academic foundation, including over 40,000 STEM students and Hebrew University's top-100 global ranking. Namir outlined three pillars of Jerusalem's infrastructure revolution under Mayor Moshe Leon: transportation improvements including a new light rail grid and Tel Aviv-Jerusalem train line, employment-focused commercial zones such as Gav Yam Hebrew Park and the Jerusalem Gateway project, and residential housing expansion through urban renewal. He emphasized that these developments are designed to reverse brain drain by making Jerusalem more attractive to young professionals. The remarks were delivered during a panel titled "Innovation to Impact: Building Israel's Next Economic Engine," moderated by Dr. Efraim Chalamish.
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Jerusalem home to 400+ hi-tech firms, JDA chief Tsachi Namir tells 'Post' conference
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