The Umbrella Organization For Economic Hope in Jerusalem
Made in Jerusalem is a movement of grassroots leaders advancing innovation, technology, science, education, employment, culture and community in Jerusalem.
10+
Years
300
Partners
600
Companies
15,000
Members
30
Projects
50
Leaders
So Our Kids Could Find Work In Jerusalem
Since 2012, Made in JLM has transformed Jerusalem into one of TIME Magazine’s Top 5 Emerging Tech Hubs.
Despite this progress, the city still faces significant challenges—particularly in offering enough junior roles for its talented graduates.
We’re dedicated to advancing Jerusalem’s economy by attracting global companies, nurturing local startups, and developing vibrant innovation centers.
The Mission: ensuring every graduate can build their future right here in Jerusalem.
Jerusalem is Israel’s largest academic city, home to nearly 50,000 students. Yet fewer than 300 entry-level tech jobs open each year. Young talent often spends nearly a year seeking their first professional opportunity.
Many diverse communities—including Haredi, Arab, East-Jerusalem residents, and new immigrants—remain underrepresented in tech. Without junior roles, startups struggle to scale, and larger companies look elsewhere.
Strategic Focus Areas (2025)
At Made in JLM, we focus on solving strategic issues. Our current focus areas are:
Attracting Large Companies
Increasing the presence of large global companies in Jerusalem is essential. Currently, the city sees only one major company arriving annually. Our goal is to accelerate this to 2–3 each year.
Large companies bring sustainable jobs, invest in local talent, and drive economic growth. They create an ecosystem effect, helping startups scale, retain talent, and ensuring lasting prosperity
Building Innovation Centers
Increasing the presence of large global companies in Jerusalem is essential. Currently, the city sees only one major company arriving annually. Our goal is to accelerate this to 2–3 each year.
Large companies bring sustainable jobs, invest in local talent, and drive economic growth. They create an ecosystem effect, helping startups scale, retain talent, and ensuring lasting prosperity
Supporting Grassroots Leadership
Increasing the presence of large global companies in Jerusalem is essential. Currently, the city sees only one major company arriving annually. Our goal is to accelerate this to 2–3 each year.
Large companies bring sustainable jobs, invest in local talent, and drive economic growth. They create an ecosystem effect, helping startups scale, retain talent, and ensuring lasting prosperity
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If you love Jerusalem and want to see it thrive, we’d love to chat!
Contact us: roy@madeinjlm.org | +972-54-447-1630