Colorado-Israel Chamber of Commerce (CO-IL)

Hosting a panel during Denver Startup Week: ? Earlier this week, we led a discussion at Denver Startup Week, using #Israel as the example of how to build a resilient startup ecosystem. We were also honored to have the Mayor of Denver, Mike Johnston, in the audience as he gave the day's closing remarks. As a global leader in innovation, Israel's startup ecosystem continues to thrive despite ongoing geopolitical challenges, offering valuable lessons for entrepreneurs and investors worldwide. Our panel featured: Jeremiah Baronberg, Co-Founder & Colorado Director at CO-IL, hosted the panel. Chen Linchevski, Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Iron Nation, flew all the way in from Israel and gave real, on-the-ground takeaways regarding Israel's ecosystem. Brian Friedman, President at Israel Investment Advisors, LLC, offered insights on navigating the Israeli public markets and regional financial trends. Bob Witkow, Founder & CEO at Emet Surgical, Inc, shared his perspective on what it means to have offices both in Colorado and Israel. ??? So What Were the Highlights: Israeli Entrepreneurial Mentality: How Israel’s startup ecosystem continues to innovate and grow despite geopolitical tensions with new, ground-breaking solutions. Lessons for Colorado: Strategies to build a robust, innovative startup culture in Colorado by leveraging a variety of public and private sector measures. Impact of Conflict: How startups can adapt and sustain continuity in challenging environments. We are proud to foster this conversation and help build the bridge between Colorado and Israel’s vibrant ecosystems. Thank you to all who joined us! ?? Denver Economic Development & Opportunity

Our goal is simple: connect companies in #Israel and #Colorado to opportunities. That's why we were happy to help 2 entrepreneurs, Bob Witkow from Emet Surgical, Inc and Isaac Foster from Endourage, exhibit at the Denver #Startup Week International Track yesterday. A special thanks to Stephanie Garnica from Denver Economic Development & Opportunity for coordinating this amazing opportunity. Emet Surgical has operations in Denver and Israel, with its entire R&D based in Israel, and is working to better the surgeon-pathologist communication process. Endourage is a Denver-based company with a solution for long COVID via a cannabis driven solution, and they have been looking to expand deeper into the Israeli market and investment network. If you are interested in working with us to reach similar opportunities, in Colorado or Israel, please reach out to Jeremiah Baronberg or Jordan Kastrinsky. Or, email us at: [email protected].

Continuing to push the Colorado-Israel #economic partnership...and now getting recognition in Colorado! Thanks to the Intermountain Jewish News (IJN) team for sharing our mission and the important work in solidifying the natural connection that exists between #Colorado and #Israel. Beyond connecting #water, #agricultural, #energy, #defense, and #bioscience industries we are here to help Israelis enter the #American market via Colorado and help Coloradans understand the benefit and strength of the Israeli ecosystem. Contact Jeremiah Baronberg or Jordan Kastrinsky for more information! www.coloradoisrael.org

Hey, you want to figure out how to come to #America? Why don’t you try #Colorado? “Let us help you do it the right way: figure out who you need to meet with, get the right #stakeholders, know the #regulations, know the area, know the grants that you can get and know the #investment landscape. Let’s help you out.” - Jordan Kastrinsky, Israel Director and co-Founder of CO-IL Thanks to Zachy Hennessey and the team at ISRAEL21c —?Good News From Israel for featuring the chamber and our work in connecting the #Israeli and Colorado ecosystems for #innovation sharing and business growth. Full article: https://lnkd.in/dA9gUpa2

It's thanks to #partners that we are truly able to have an impact. To that end we thank #Colorado-based Varana Capital for featuring us in their recent newsletter and highlighting our efforts to grow the Colorado-#Israel economic relationship. When the community comes together, great things are sure to happen. If you are interested in learning more about our efforts, please do not hesitate to reach out to [email protected] or directly to Jeremiah Baronberg or Jordan Kastrinsky! #startups #innovation #growth

#Colorado offers a range of grants through the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) that can be a game-changer for #Israeli startups looking to scale in the U.S. market. One of the key grants, the Advanced Industries #Accelerator Grant Program, is designed to fuel #innovation by offering funding for startups in sectors such as #aerospace, #bioscience, #cleantech, and advanced manufacturing. Israeli #startups that are pioneering solutions in these fields have a unique opportunity to tap into Colorado's robust R&D infrastructure and gain financial backing to accelerate their U.S. operations. This grant helps with early-stage capital and R&D expenses, making it a powerful tool for expanding into the U.S. market. For Israeli startups, this program is a perfect gateway to establish a foothold in Colorado’s growing tech ecosystem, connect with local partners, and drive significant commercial growth. Check out the full details on OEDIT's website (https://lnkd.in/gzVuHH6) and get in touch with us if you think it is relevant for you.

Happy Labor Day everyone!

We are excited to be chosen by ZIM Consulting, Inc. and ZIM Nonprofit Recruiters as one of the #nonprofits featured at this amazing evening, coming up Sept. 10th in #Colorado. ? ?? Event Details: Date:?Tuesday, September 10, 2024 Time:?4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Location:?Colorado Gives Foundation, 5855 Wadsworth Bypass Unit A, Arvada, CO 80003 Register here: https://lnkd.in/djhaAHW8 If you're in town, we'd love to see you there so we can discuss all about the exciting initiatives we have coming up with #Israel and, of course, see how we can connect :)

#Israeli companies and founders -> If you are working in #CleanTech and #ClimateTech solutions aiming to redefine the oil and gas industries, then do not hesitate to apply for this program via our partners at Colorado Cleantech. If you have any questions, please be in touch directly!

We want to know how to best help YOU! So Israeli founders, let us know what is your biggest worry when thinking about US market entry. #us #israel #startups #innovation #founder #colorado