Jerusalem’s Platform for Economic Opportunity
Made in JLM unites grassroots leaders, industry, and government to ignite technology, science, education, culture, and employment across the city.
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Leaders
Why We Exist
We are founders, engineers, investors, and community builders who call Jerusalem home. Our city’s future depends on turning its raw talent into meaningful work—and right now the first rung on that ladder is missing.
The Challenge
Jerusalem graduates nearly 50 000 bright minds each year, yet fewer than 300 junior tech roles exist city‑wide. Students from all backgrounds—Haredi, Arab, East Jerusalem, and new immigrants—finish their studies only to find no place to start.
Start‑ups want to grow but must import costly senior talent because no one was trained locally. Without entry‑level jobs, ambition leaves and the ecosystem stalls.
Our Core Solution: Land More Global Companies
The fastest way to create junior roles at scale is to bring in employers that hire at scale. Today, just one multinational opens an office here each year. We’re doubling that pace to 2–3 arrivals annually, aiming for 10–15 new companies within five years.
Every new R&D center brings hundreds of entry‑level jobs, mentors local teams, and anchors the wider ecosystem—giving students and diverse communities a clear pathway into tech while startups gain a deep talent pool.
Strategic Focus Areas (2025)
Attracting Large Companies
We cultivate relationships and provide on‑the‑ground support to bring 2‑3 new multinational R&D centers to Jerusalem each year—up from just one today. Every arrival creates hundreds of sustainable jobs and anchors the wider ecosystem.
Top companies like Apple and Microsoft have used Made in JLM’s resources in their decision to establish their local branch.
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Building Innovation Centers
Large government grants attract companies to Jerusalem through investments in science & technology research infrastructure, arts & culture centers, and education programs, giving founders, researchers, and creatives the labs, equipment, and community they need to thrive.
Made in JLM’s trusted brand and network allows it to form winning proposals by connecting partners, and raising matching philanthropic and corporate funding for projects.
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Supporting Grassroots Leadership
Mini‑grants, mentorship, and a shared platform help more than 50 community leaders run hundreds of meetups, bootcamps, hackathons and inclusion programs that reach 15,000+ people city‑wide every year.
A strong ecosystem is crucial for startup survival, investment, networking and company attraction.
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Love Jerusalem and want to see it prosper? Let’s talk.
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