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Israel Establishing National Research Institute for Food Innovation in Kiryat Shmona
Israel to establish national research institute for food innovation in Kiryat Shmona. Ministry of Economy and Industry publishes tender for business partner.
Jerusalem, 5 November, 2025 (TPS-IL) — The Ministry of Economy and Industry is publishing the tender to locate a business partner for the establishment of a national research institute for food innovation in Kiryat Shmona, in collaboration with the Tel Hai University and the Miguel Institute.
The government investment – amounting to approximately 21.2 million Shekels ($6.46 million) over five years – is expected to be a significant lever for the development of the Israeli food industry and the strengthening of the North.
The new institute will join a series of strategic moves by the Ministry of Economy and Industry in the region – including the Foodtech Incubator established by the Innovation Authority and the establishment of a dedicated industrial zone for the field in Kiryat Shmona – and will serve as a central anchor in building an economic and technological ecosystem in the Galilee.
