Mapping Israel’s agrifood-tech landscape
With 33 funding rounds exceeding $1 million in 2024, Israeli companies are shaping the future of farming, food, and sustainability.
Israel's agrifood-tech sector, an integral part of the country’s innovation landscape, continues to develop despite economic challenges and regional instability. The release of the Israeli Agriculture & Food Tech landscape map by Startup Nation Central and GrowingIL provides an overview of the sector’s current state, highlighting key companies and technological advancements. GrowingIL, an agtech community, is a joint initiative by the Israel Innovation Institute, the Ministry of Economy, Ministry of Agriculture, and the Israel Innovation Authority
While Israel has long been recognized for its leadership in agricultural technology, food tech is a newer but rapidly growing field, particularly following a surge in investment in 2021 and 2022. The newly published map, compiled using data from Startup Nation Central’s Finder platform, features over 150 startups selected from a broader ecosystem of more than 750 companies working in agriculture and food technology.
Investment in agrifood-tech remained steady in 2024, with 33 funding rounds exceeding $1 million. More than 30% of these investments were directed toward robotics and farm equipment, reflecting an increasing focus on automation and precision agriculture as solutions to global labor shortages. Robotics has become a central area of innovation, with new funding and partnerships supporting the development of autonomous systems to improve efficiency in farming.
Collaboration with multinational corporations has also played a significant role in the sector’s growth. Israeli startups have increasingly integrated their technologies into the supply chains of global companies, helping to scale innovations in agritech and food production. Several major partnerships were established in 2024, facilitating the deployment of advanced agricultural and food solutions in international markets.
Beyond agriculture, Israeli startups in this sector are advancing developments in health and sustainability. AI-powered dietary solutions are being explored as tools for chronic disease prevention, while solar-powered irrigation systems and synthetic biology approaches, such as lab-grown meat and engineered microalgae, are reshaping food production and environmental impact. These trends reflect a broader shift toward sustainability and health-focused innovation, positioning Israel as a key player in the evolving global agrifood-tech landscape.
