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 |
