Silicon Wadi

Tel Aviv skyline, Tel Aviv is considered the powerhouse of the Israeli high technology ecosystem
Matam high-tech park in Haifa
Intel building in Petah Tikva
IBM building in Petah Tikva

Diamond Exchange District in Ramat Gan

Silicon Wadi (Hebrew: סִילִיקוֹן וָאדִי, lit.'Silicon Valley') is a region in Israel that serves as one of the global centres for advanced technology. It spans the Israeli coastal plain, and is cited as among the reasons why the country has become known as the world's "start-up nation" (see science and technology in Israel).[1][2] The highest concentrations of high-tech industry in the region can be found around Tel Aviv, including small clusters around the cities of Raʽanana, Petah Tikva, Herzliya, Netanya, Rehovot, and Ness Ziona. Additional clusters of high-tech industry can be found in Haifa and Caesarea. More recent high-tech establishments have been raised in cities such as Jerusalem and Beersheba, in towns such as Yokneam Illit, and in Airport City. Israel has the third highest number of startups by region and the highest rate of startups per capita in the world.[3][4]

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  3. ^ Ionita, Antoanela (3 February 2023). "Lessons from Tel Aviv: What Has Fueled Israel's Startup Ecosystem's Growth". TheRecursive.com. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
  4. ^ Leichman, Abigail Klein (29 June 2023). "State of High-Tech Industry in Israel report: ups but more downs". ISRAEL21c. Retrieved 25 June 2024.