In 2024, Israel has reaffirmed its place as one of the world’s leading hubs for innovation. Ranked 15th in the Global Innovation Index 2024, the country continues to drive technological advancements that resonate far beyond its borders.
Despite ongoing geopolitical challenges, Israel’s tech sector is thriving, with a remarkable 78% jump in exit values, hitting an impressive $13.4 billion. The year also saw 53 major M&A deals and IPOs, with cybersecurity and AI leading the charge. This momentum is evident in the patent landscape. Israeli companies are filing patents across various domains, from AI and cybersecurity to cleantech and medical devices.
This report delves into the top domestic patent filers of 2024 and reveals the key domestic universities driving Israel’s innovation future.
Top Leading Israeli Companies in 2024
| Rank | Company | Patent Published in 2024 | Patent Published in 2023 | YoY Change(%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) | 67 | 57 | 0.175439 | |
| BG Negev Technologies & Applications | 51 | 29 | 0.758621 | |
| Adama Makhteshim Ltd | 41 | 34 | 0.205882 | |
| ELTA Systems | 40 | 44 | -0.090909 | |
| ISCAR | 38 | 57 | -0.333333 | |
| Lumus Ltd | 34 | 32 | 0.062500 | |
| Rafael Advanced Defense Systems | 31 | 26 | 0.192308 | |
| Elbit Systems | 23 | 18 | 0.210000 | |
| Nova Measuring Instruments | 19 | 22 | -0.136364 | |
| Keter Home & Garden Products Ltd | 19 | 11 | 0.727273 | |
| Wix | 18 | 21 | -0.142857 | |
| Mellanox Technologies | 15 | 11 | 0.363636 | |
| Buzzelet Development and Technologies Ltd | 14 | 9 | 0.555556 | |
| Mor Research Applications Ltd | 12 | 11 | 0.090909 | |
| Maytronics | 11 | 15 | -0.266667 | |
| Orpaz Defense | 10 | 3 | 2.333333 | |
| Doona Holding | 10 | 10 | 0.000000 |
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) maintained its position at the top with 67 patents—a 17.54% year-on-year rise—backed by a record-breaking performance that saw net income soar by 74% and an order backlog reaching $25 billion, the highest in its history.
BG Negev Technologies, the commercialization arm of Ben-Gurion University, nearly doubled its filings with a 75.86% jump while Orpaz Defense posted a dramatic 233.33% increase in patent filing. Elbit Systems C4I and Cyber Ltd also recorded a 100% increase, reflecting Israel’s heightened focus on battlefield communication and digital security platforms.
Interestingly, over a third of the top 18 companies filed fewer than 15 patents, yet many of them saw growth rates upwards of 50%. This signals a distributed and focused innovation push where even companies with modest patent counts are carving out niche advancements with real commercial intent.
Behind every breakthrough in Israel, there’s an inventor making it happen. Check out our Top 50 Inventors in Israel and discover the minds reshaping industries, both domestically and globally.
However, innovation in Israel isn't confined to boardrooms and product labs alone. The next section highlights the key domestic universities that are actively contributing to Israel’s patent landscape.
Which Universities Are Driving Innovation in Israel Through Patents in 2024?
| University | Patents |
| Bar-Ilan University | 15 |
| Sami Shamoon College of Engineering | 3 |
| Jerusalem College of Technology (JCT) | 2 |
Israel’s academic institutions are increasingly pivotal in driving innovation, as reflected in their patent activities in 2024. Bar-Ilan University leads with 15 patents, underscoring its commitment to cutting-edge research in fields like nanotechnology, photonics and cancer therapy. Notably, its collaboration with Pluri Inc on MAIT cell immunotherapy for solid tumors exemplifies the university's translational research efforts.
From corporate boardrooms to university labs, Israel’s 2024 patent landscape reflects a quiet but decisive evolution. Established players are giving way to agile challengers and academic institutions are stepping up with commercially relevant IP. It’s this ability to grow deep in emerging tech while staying broad across sectors that continues to set Israel apart on the global innovation stage.