The Elevator
Supports Israeli startups entering the United States market through free Detroit soft-landing services and local introductions.
The Elevator is the Michigan-Israel Business Accelerator's (MIBA) flagship soft-landing program for Israeli startups and established companies seeking to enter the US market through Detroit, Michigan. MIBA describes the Elevator as the first program of its kind in the United States exclusively designed for Israeli companies, providing a structured market-entry pathway into Michigan and the broader…
Free Detroit-based soft-landing zone providing Israeli startups with US office space, a business address, and curated B2B/B2G introductions to Michigan organizations.
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