2025 TICC Business Delegation to Israel

Nov. 15^th ~ 23^rd, 2025

TICC Business Delegation to Israel

“Israel’s Drone / AI / Kibbutz High-Tech”

Israel, known as the "Startup Nation," boasts the highest density of startups in the world. Its balanced industrial development, excelling in diverse fields such as agriculture, water technology, cybersecurity, healthcare, artificial intelligence (AI), finance, automotive technology, software, academia, and the arts. Its robust innovation has not only made it a global technological powerhouse, but also attracted investment from multinational corporations. A comprehensive industrial ecosystem has been established, integrating technology, military, investment, startups, and education. Benjamin Bental, the University of Haifa economist, noted that despite significant economic setbacks over the past two years, Israel has demonstrated remarkable resilience, economic revenue exceeding $540 billion in 2024 and a 50% stock market growth over the past year.

This delegation will focus on Taiwan's hottest topics, Drone and AI, and will also visit Israel's unique Kibbutz collective farms. Many kibbutz collectives have fostered world-class technology companies, such as Netafim, a global leader in drip irrigation technology. This trip, fully supported by the representative offices of both countries, trade offices of both Taiwan and Israel, and Taiwan Trade & Innovation Center in Tel Aviv (TAITRA Israel), and trade unions and corporate partners. We are planning to visit the Israel Drone Organization, the Robotics Association, Startup National Central, several drone and AI technology companies, and kibbutz visits, ensuring a rich and exciting experience.

Since 1993, Israel has focused on startups and investment, building a highly innovative and profitable industrial ecosystem. For over three decades, Israel has consistently ranked first globally in venture capital investment per capita, startups, and unicorns. Bilateral trade between Taiwan and Israel has reached record highs, surpassing both Japan and South Korea. Taiwan is a key partner of Israel in Asia. Combined with Taiwan's exceptional industrial foundation, the Golden Age of Drone and AI presents boundless opportunities for collaboration between businesses in both countries. Welcome to join us on this exciting and meaningful journey to Israel!

Visiting Period: November 15 (Saturday) to 23 (Sunday), 2025

Organizer: Taiwan Israel Chamber of Commerce

Nov. 15^th (Sat.): @00:20 (AM) departing from Taoyuan International Airport

Nov. 15^th (Sat.): @11:45 (AM) arriving in Tel Aviv, Israel

Nov. 22^nd (Sat.): @23:30 (PM) departing from Tel Aviv, Israel

Nov. 23^rd (Sun.): @20:40 (PM) arriving in Taoyuan International Airport

Itinerary (Tentative Plan):

11/15 (Saturday) ~ 11/22（Saturday）

* Startup Nation Central： It serves as the premier bridge between Israel’s thriving startup ecosystem and the world.

* Grove Ventures： A group of entrepreneurs led by Dov Moren (an Israeli entrepreneur, inventor, and investor, whose most famous invention is the USB, and who is recognized by the industry as the godfather of Israel's high-tech entrepreneurship) will establish a "high-tech kibbutz" in Gaza and Galilee.

* Taboola (AI Company): Founded in 2006 by Adam Singolda in Tel Aviv, Israel, it is a native advertising platform that provides readers with unexpected search content and topic options.

* TAITRA Israel: Taiwan External Trade Development (TATRA) has established its 63rd overseas office. The office continues to serve as the council's sole "Trade & Innovation Center in Tel Aviv," serving as the optimal channel for economic and trade cooperation between Taiwanese businesses and Israel. Currently, the center is led by Director Patty Lin and a professional team.

* Gadfin: The team consists of a combination of unmanned technology specialists, traditional aviation engineers, and designers – all working with the aim of creating drones with enhanced aviation capabilities at low cost. GADFIN also became the first to receive Israel’s Civil Aviation Authority permit for urban airspace deliveries at the start of 2020 which would enable linking hospitals, laboratories, and diverse organizations and institutions by drones.  The company holds several breakthrough patents, including a first of its kind in-flight wing folding and spreading capability, and a game changing improvement in aerodynamic capabilities.

* CopterPIX: CopterPIX PRO is an Israeli deep-tech company that specializes in designing, developing and manufacturing unique and advanced UAV solutions for special assignments with outstanding drone’s expertise.

*  Neuronic System:  Founded in 2020, a privately held company specializes in powering intelligence for defense systems in the field of video and AI integration for UAVs, drone swarms, ground vehicles, autonomous ships, underwater autonomous vehicles, ground vehicles and robots. Neuronics operates according to NATO’s STANAG 4609 standards for all video and metadata transmission. Its products are already being used in the filed by leading Israelis companies such as Elbit and IAI.

*  Israel Drone Organization: The company is a non-profit organization with an air operator license and works with the Israeli Civil Aviation Authority, the regulatory body. Its goal is to integrate Israeli drone operators into the Israeli aviation system. Its team includes experts in drones, computers, and other high-tech fields.

*  The Israeli Robotics Association: is Israel's leading organization dedicated to promoting the common interests of academia and industry in the field of robotics, advancing the development of robotics as a national priority, and encouraging domestic and international collaboration to foster a vibrant robotics industry.

*  SouthUp: More than just an incubator, it aims to bring about and develop innovation, thereby creating growth and prosperity in all aspects of life in the region surrounding Israel. It serves entrepreneurs in the kibbutzim and Gaza Strip, helping them to start new businesses in areas such as agricultural technology, materials technology, and cybersecurity and protection.

*  Uvision （Drone Company）: focused on integrating autonomous systems to ensure battlefield dominance and a more secure future for allies worldwide, Uvision has experience delivering advanced and combat-proven loitering munitions. Combining cutting-edge autonomous technology, advanced AI-based technologies, and multi-platform integration, Uvision delivers unparalleled operational flexibility, precision, and survivability to modern armed forces.

*  Kibbutz Degania：founded in 1910 on the southern tip of the Sea of ​​Galilee, it is Israel's first kibbutz and the birthplace of collective farming (kibbutz) in Israel. It embodies the fusion of utopian socialism and Zionism, making it a must-see for those interested in understanding the history of the kibbutz movement and showcasing its unique community lifestyle and historical relics.

*  AIREV / Electric vertical takeoff & landing (eVTOL):  The company is in the business of designing and manufacturing passenger electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for advanced air mobility (AAM). The company has stated they provide solutions for private flight, aiming specifically to allow individual consumers the freedom to "drive the skies" and experience the exhilaration of operating a sports vehicle in the third dimension.

*  AI Industries：Israel currently has approximately 2,300 active AI companies, representing approximately a quarter of the country's high-tech firms. Nearly half of the startups established in 2023 will use AI technology.

* Robotics Companies：Israel is a global leader in robotics innovation, attracting multinational corporations to invest in startups and robotics innovation centers. It currently has approximately 100 robotics startups, making it a global leader in the field and driving the vigorous development of its entrepreneurial and innovative ecosystem.

Israel Holy Land Tours / Wineries / Memorial Gardens：

◆  The Old City of Jerusalem: It is an area of ​​0.9 square kilometers in the east of modern Jerusalem and is surrounded by a wall. Before the 1860s, this area constituted the entire city of Jerusalem.

◆ Sea of ​​Galilee / Haifa / Nazareth: Located in northern Israel, this is Israel's most famous holiday destination. The nearby city of Nazareth is where Jesus lived during his childhood. The area surrounding the lake is home to many of Jesus' miracles, and today, Catholic churches stand at each site. The fertile land surrounding the lake is home to numerous wineries, and guests can enjoy a yacht tour to experience the unique charm of these millennia-old cultural sites.

◆  Tishbi Winery : Israel Holy Land Winery, a 140-year-old winery, is Israel's "Chateau Lafite".

◆ Ramat Hanadiv - Rothschild Memorial Garden：(Hebrew: רמת הנדיב, Heights of the Benefactor), is a nature park and garden in northern Israel, covering 4.5 km (3 mi) at the southern end of Mount Carmelbetween Zikhron Ya'akov to the north and Binyamina to the south.

◆  Galileo Winery : is in Kibbutz Dan, the north of the Hula Valley, a peaceful corner by a tributary of the Dan River. The winery is a family boutique winery founded by Gil and Gali Hershkowitz and has been operating since 2004. Gil Hershkowitz began producing wine in 2004. He is careful to produce small quantities of bottles for maintaining the high quality of the wine. All family members are partners in the winemaking process, and in hosting at the winery. They hold several events at the winery each year, which feature excellent wines, delicious food, joyful music, and fun by the stream.

◆  Sarona Market：The market is located on the southern edge of the Templar Colony restoration project in Tel Aviv's Sarona district. Opened in 2015, it is Israel's first indoor market, featuring approximately 90 vendors, including retailers, food stalls, and restaurants, and is a popular tourist attraction.

Tour Fee：NT$105,000 (This price is for a double room) Air tickets not included

Early Bird Special / TICC Members：NT$ 95,000 (Signing-up by Sep. 25^th)

Registration Period: From now ~ Oct. 20^th

Air tickets are booked through travel agency with TICC’s long-standing partnership, offering the best service and issuing ticket receipts.

Emirates Airline Economy Class: NT$60,000-65,000 / Business Class: NT$180,000-200,000

Notes: 1.  Upgrading to a single room will be an additional charge of NT$25,000.

2. The actual tour content is subject to slight adjustments based on invitation availability.

Payment Method: Please by wire transfer or ATM transfer

(Please note “Israel Delegation+ Name” when remitting for verification)

Bank : 台灣銀行世貿分行 （Bank of Taiwan, Taipei World Trade Center Branch）

Account Name : 台灣以色列商業文化促進會（Taiwan Israel Chamber of Commerce）

Bank Code: 004                   Account Number: 085 001 022005

Contact Person：Ms. Ariel Lin   （TEL：02-8773-0112 ）

Email ：ticc101@gmail.com

*Notes:

1.    When registering, please pay a deposit of NT$60,000 to confirm your flight and hotel reservation (registration will only be processed once the deposit is received). Also included is a copy of your passport's personal information page, which you can take a photo of and upload directly.

2.   The remaining balance of the tour fee must be paid by October 20^th.

3.   Passports must be valid for at least seven months (210 days) from the departure date.

4.   The registration fee includes accommodation and transportation. TICC will issue the receipt after receiving your payment. Travel agency will provide round-trip air ticket receipts.

5.   Airline tickets: Full payment is required for all tickets issued. No adjustments, refunds, or cancellations will be accepted.

6.   Once the deposit is paid, we will book the flights and hotel reservations in Israel. Once the reservation is made, the tour contract becomes effective and non-refundable.

7.   You are required to prepare tips of approximately US$20 per person per day for the local tour guide, driver, and hotel staff.

8.   If you need to cancel the trip due to personal reasons, we need to contact the Israeli company. We may be able to get a partial refund, but not a full refund.

9.   If security concerns in Israel escalate or there are insufficient registrations, the trip will be cancelled, and the deposit will be refunded (subject to a handling fee).

* Coverage provided:

Travel insurance coverage of NT$10 million + medical insurance coverage of NT$1 million +

overseas sudden illness medical insurance coverage of NT$1 million + inconvenience insurance