Shaping a Blue future

Welcome to the Israeli National Center of Blue Economy and Innovation! We’re pioneers in marine innovation and technologies, dedicated to addressing global challenges in the marine realm, and leading Israel’s Blue Tech sector.

Our vision is clear: we aim to spearhead a tech-driven entrepreneurial community that prioritizes environmental sustainability and economic growth. As a vital hub for Blue Tech start-ups, we provide essential support and resources, fostering innovation and driving Israel’s prominence in this field.

Create Partnerships

Collaboration is key to our strategy. We partner with countries across the globe to showcase Israeli tech globally and strengthen international ties.

Locally, we work with government, industry, investors, and academia to drive meaningful change within Israel’s borders.

Located in Haifa, we’re at the heart of Israel’s marine innovation scene, surrounded by ports, universities, and maritime institutes, driving entrepreneurial activity nationwide.

Support Startups

The National Center acts as an incubator for innovative, early stage start-ups in ocean tech. It assists with connecting those companies to resources, services, infrastructure, and provides the support they need to achieve commercial success.

Background

Established in 2022, our center was born out of Israel’s commitment to sustainable ocean management, following the adoption of the Blue Economy strategy in 2018.

Located in Haifa, declared Israel’s Blue Economy center, we’re aligned with global efforts to safeguard oceanic resources.

Leadership Team

Lior Hanuka

Lior is CEO of HiCenter Ventures, a business-technology entrepreneurship center in Haifa’s Innovation District.

Lior has over 20 years of experience in investments and Venture Capital investments, managing and consulting start-ups, advising investors, and leading fundraising processes in Israel and abroad.

Hila Ehrenreich

Hila is Chief Executive of The Israeli National Center of Blue Economy and Innovation.

Hila has more than 15 years of experience in environment and infrastructure. Former, VP of BizDev and regulation in a technology incubator and CEO of a maritime government company.

Proffesor Shaul Chorev

Shaul is the Director of the Maritime Policy & Strategy Research Center (MPS) with the Israeli National Center of Blue Economy.

Shaul is a retired Navy Rear Admiral and has held senior positions in the Israeli Defence establishment. Shaul was a Professor in political science, specializing in maritime strategy and Israeli maritime defense policy, and managing several university institutes.

Moran Ben Harosh

Moran, CFO, brings over 15 years of experience in high-tech, specializing in financial management, budget controls, fundraising from the Innovation Authority, and auditing financial reports for private and public companies worldwide.

Iris Tzur

Iris is the National Center’s Head of International Relations.

Iris has nearly 20 years of international experience in business development and marketing, in the areas of tech, sustainability, and government.

Yonit Stern

Yonit Stern is Operations & Human Resources Manager at the Marimite Policy & Strategy Research Center (MPS). 

With extensive experience in the startup ecosystem, Yonit excels in developing and implementing strategic initiatives that drive cross-organizational success .

Omri Shamir

Omri is Head of Business Development with the Israeli National Center of Blue Economy and Innovation.

Omri has over 10 years of experience as a Founder and CEO of an open innovation cross-border accelerator, focusing on international go-to-market strategies and execution.

Yael Hay Karsenty

Yael, Operations & Office Manager, brings over 15 years of experience in high-tech, both in corporate and startup companies. She specializes in human resource management and organizing international conventions.

Towards a Sustainable Future

At the Israeli National Centre for Blue Economy and Innovation, we are always looking for new partners and others in the wider Blue Economy space to collaborate; not merely to shape the future but to help create a legacy for generations to come – to forge a path towards an environmentally sustainable reality for the years ahead, tackling global challenges and making a positive impact on a global scale.

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