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The Maryland/Israel Development Center (MIDC) is a non-profit “public-private partnership” of the Maryland Department of Commerce, Israel’s Ministry of Economy and Trade, and The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore to promote bi-lateral trade and economic development.
Check out our 30th Anniversary Timeline and history of the Maryland/Israel Development Center.
Comments from our members…
I am a proud member of the MIDC. Over the years, I have met with and counseled many Israeli companies to help them achieve a successful entrance into the U.S. market. By creating entrepreneurial bridges, the MIDC is at the forefront of developing international business relationships and partnerships.
LYNN SHAPIRO SNYDER SENIOR MEMBER, EPSTEIN BECKER GREENMIDC provides a great platform for U.S. and Israeli businesses to collaborate and work globally to bring innovative solutions to customers around the world. Patriot Technologies has been a proud member of MIDC for many years. This relationship has enabled us to establish partners and foster continued growth for many years to come.
STEVE KEEFE PRESIDENT AND CEO, PATRIOT TECHNOLOGIES INC.Nayax is excited to be a new member of the MIDC. As an Israeli owned global unattended payment solutions company with U.S. operations headquartered in Hunt Valley, we embrace the opportunity to foster new relationships and partnerships with like-minded companies and individuals throughout our community.
CARLY FURMAN CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, NAYAXThanks to MIDC’s remarkably deep relationships and experience, University of Maryland Baltimore is expanding research collaborations and educational exchanges in Haifa, Jerusalem, and Tel Aviv. MIDC’s role is more critical than ever and I’m thrilled that it is meeting the challenge.
JIM HUGHES VICE PRESIDENT, UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, BALTIMORERecent News
Spring 2025 Business Development Report
We met with 40 Israeli companies this quarter, added 8 new companies to our roster, engaged 6 Maryland companies wanting to do business in Israel, met[...]
Innovation Dinner
On March 20, 2025, the MIDC hosted Innovation Dinner at a prominent venture capital and public relations firm in Baltimore with Israeli start-up[...]
Reflections on MIDC’s 33rd Anniversary
The Maryland/Israel Development Center is a non-profit organization. Our mission since our founding in 1992 is to create jobs and foster bilateral[...]
The MIDC and Maryland Move at SelectUSA 2025
The May SelectUSA conference, put on by the US Department of Commerce, was a showcase for how to best do business in the United States. A delegation[...]
Rekor Systems, a Maryland company with offices in Israel, pioneers $1.5M Roadway Intelligence Program for Maryland Highways
Rekor Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:REKR), is a leader in developing and implementing state-of-the-art roadway intelligence technology, announced the launch[...]
Spotlight on Datumate: Redefining Infrastructure Project Efficiency
The MIDC team met with Datumate, an Israeli company who recently set up offices in Pikesville, MD. Datumate is a construction technology (contech)[...]
RightHear, Israel company in Montgomery County, helps make Natural Bridge State Park the most accessible park in the country
The MIDC congratulates RightHear for helping to make Natural Bridge State Park in Virginia the first State Park in the US to be fully accessible.[...]
ELTA North America: Bridging Defense Innovation Across Continents
ELTA North America, a growing player in the US defense industry, continues to demonstrate strong international commitment through its ties with Israel[...]
GaitBetter Announces Installation of their system at Winston-Salem State University
Based in Rockville, Israeli company Gaitbetter has a mission to promote healthy aging for all, by unlocking the power of AI Technology to transform[...]
Medispec, First Israeli Company in Maryland (1992), Expands Kidney Care InnovationsCurespec: A Legacy of Innovation in Kidney Care
The MIDC congratulates Medispec for pioneering new hope for chronic kidney disease (CKD) and hypertensive patients. Curespec proudly carries forward[...]
Janet Kaplan joins the MIDC Business Development team
The Maryland/Israel Development Center (MIDC) is pleased to welcome Janet Kaplan to its Business Development team. In this role, Janet leverages her[...]
Welcome Yoav Saidel, Minister for Economic & Trade Affairs, Embassy of Israel in Washington DC
The MIDC is pleased to welcome Yoav Saidel, Minister of Economic and Trade Affairs at the Israeli Embassy in Washington DC. Yoav is responsible for[...]
MIDC welcomes Israeli company DreaMed to Maryland
The MIDC team met with DreaMed who recently set up offices in Silver Spring, MD. DreaMed’s mission is to unlock and scale medical knowledge so that[...]
Minister of Trade & Economic Affairs Natalie Gutman-Chen completes her term at the Embassy of Israel in DC
The MIDC thanks Natalie Gutman Chen for her outstanding service as Minister of Trade and Economic Affairs, Embassy of Israel in Washington DC. Natalie[...]
Baltimore County, home to 8 Israeli companies in Maryland, on what they can do for businesses
With an enviable business climate and a strong, diversified economic base, Baltimore County is home to over 20,000 established businesses, including[...]
Report from MIDC’s Business Consultant in Israel
Despite the fact that the geopolitical challenges are affecting, somewhat dramatically, the Israeli economy, somehow as a country we continue to grow[...]
Nina Rosenzwog and Dara Schnee nominated to serve on MIDC Board of Directors
David Kuntz, Chair of the MIDC Board of Directors, announced the nomination of Nina Rosenzwog and Dara Schnee to the MIDC Board of Directors effective[...]
MIDC Executive Director’s Report on Maryland and Israel at SelectUSA Summit
This year’s Select USA Summit saw 33 incredible Israeli companies traveling to the Washington, DC area. The Summit is a federal government program[...]
Iron Dome and Maryland: Facts you should know
February 2024 Maryland and Israel share many paralleled strengths in industries including medical technology, cyber and homeland security,[...]
B’nai Israel Congregation in Rockville, Maryland Becomes First Synagogue in North America to Install RightHear, a Service for People Who Are Blind or Low Vision
February 1, 2024 On this first day of Jewish Disabilities Awareness and Inclusion Month, B'nai Israel Congregation, a vibrant and inclusive[...]
MIDC Announces New Grants to Aid Israel Businesses
February 2024 New Grants Will Aid Ashkelon Businesses With 12,000 small businesses in Ashkelon, the long-term economic impact of the[...]
We Stand With Israel: Statement from the MIDC
October 10, 2023 Dear Friends,The Maryland/Israel Development Center adds its voice in unwavering support of Israel as it confronts and responds to[...]
Why is Israel disrupting the insurance market?
The world’s largest insurance market is turning to small Israeli startups to disrupt and enable their operations. Many of these insurance companies[...]
Tenable in Howard County confirms acquisition of Israeli cloud security company Ermet
US cybersecurity company Tenable announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Israeli cloud security company Ermetic for $265[...]
Israeli publication CTECH on why Maryland attracts hi tech companies
David Speer, MIDC Executive Director, was recently interviewed and asked why Maryland attracts hi tech Israeli companies. Maryland and Israel share[...]
BIRD Foundation to invest $8 million in 9 new Israel-US tech projects; Adventist Health Care in Maryland is one of the recipients
The Israel-US Binational Industrial R&D Foundation (BIRD) has approved $8 million in funding for nine innovative projects between US and Israeli[...]
First Breach sets up offices in Hagerstown; inspired by Jordan Low’s service in the Golani Brigade
The Maryland Department of Commerce recently announced the family-owned manufacturing company First Breach is producing ammunition components at a[...]
Rekor, an Artificial Intelligence Company, is defining the meaning of “Roadway Intelligence”
Rekor Systems, Inc (NASDAQ:REKR), is a trusted global authority in developing and delivering roadway intelligence using state-of-the-art AI and[...]
RightHear continues to expand and is building partnerships for the visually impaired in Maryland and worldwide
Rockville-based Israeli start-up RightHear recently installed their Indoor Wayfinding System at the Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind offices in[...]
CyTwist, new Israeli cyber company in Howard County, on its Preemptive Cyber Attack Management Platform
CyTwist is an early-stage Israeli cyber security company headquartered in Ramat Gan. In 2022, Jason Kaplan of Maryland became CyTwist’s CEO. CyTwist[...]
Highlights of Baltimore Celebrates Israel’s 75th and MIDC’s Recent Activity
featured from right to left: David Kuntz, Chair of the Board, MIDC, Kevin A. Anderson, Secretary, Maryland Department of Commerce, The Honorable[...]
Maryland hopes to attract Israeli tech with its educated workforce and low cost of living
The Maryland/Israel Development Center helps Israeli companies find a home on the American east coast. Take a drive up Interstate 95 and you’ll hit[...]
BioHarvest Sciences, Israeli company with a Footing in Maryland, on Plant-Based Solutions Harnessing Nature’s Health-Promoting Compounds
BioHarvest has developed a patented bio-cell growth platform technology (“botanical synthesis”) capable of harnessing the active & beneficial[...]
Forrest Innovations, an Israeli company in Frederick, MD, announces a groundbreaking solution to eradicate mosquito-borne diseases
Forrest Innovations USA, Inc., headquartered in Frederick, MD, is a subsidiary of Forrest Innovations Israel, an environmental technology start-up[...]
Baltimore Celebrates Israel: Showcasing 75 Years of Technology and Innovation: Tuesday, May 2nd from 5:30 – 8:00 pm at the Baltimore Museum of Industry
List of participating Israeli companies in Maryland showcasing on May 2nd Brothers in Yoga The "Brothers for Yoga" program was created and[...]
Maryland Governor-Elect Wes Moore to travel to Israel
Fresh from his election victory, Maryland Gov.-elect Wes Moore (D) stood in front of 250 members of the Jewish community last week and promised one of[...]
Three Israeli companies in Maryland ranked in top 100 fastest Israeli growing companies
AmplioSpeech, RADA USA and NAYAX are the 3 Israeli companies with headquarters in Maryland ranked as the fastest growing Israeli companies. Read[...]
NAYAX, Israeli Company in Maryland, rings opening bell and joins NASDAQ
Congratulations to Nayax on their exciting news. Nayax's U.S. headquarters is in Hunt Valley, Maryland. Read more about Nayax from Yahoo News.[...]
MIDC Introduces 20/20 GeneSystems of Maryland to IDenta of Israel resulting in a collaboration on drug detection kits
20/20 GeneSystems is a clinical laboratory testing company in Rockville, Maryland known for their innovative bio-testing, COVID, and cancer diagnostic[...]
Spotlight on David Kuntz, newly appointed Chair of the MIDC Board
David Kuntz became the 6th Chair of the Board of the Maryland/Israel Development Center (MIDC) succeeding Alvin Katz. In a recent interview David[...]
BIRD Israel-U.S. Bi-National Industrial Research & Development announces Wavelength Pharmaceuticals (Petah Tikvah) and On Demand Pharmaceuticals (Rockville) to advance the development and pilot of an on-demand medicine manufacturing system.
Wavelength is a customer-focused developer and manufacturer of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). On Demand Pharmaceuticals is a manufacturing[...]
Highlights of MIDC’s 30 Year Accomplishments
Since 1992, the MIDC has had an essential role in the economic development of Maryland, providing Israeli companies opportunities to expand into[...]
Retiring Executive Director, Barry Bogage Reflects on 30 Years
Dear Friends, Thirty years is a long time. A lot has changed. When the MIDC got started in 1992, Israel’s population was only five million people.[...]
Highlights of MIDC’s June 12, 2022 30th Anniversary Program
On Sunday, June 12, 2022, the MIDC celebrated both its 30th anniversary of fostering bilateral trade and economic development between the Maryland and[...]
After Three Decades, Barry Bogage Reflects on Tenure as Head of Maryland/Israel Development Center
Join the MIDC on June 12th for its 30th Celebration and Barry Bogage's retirement. Go to https://midc30th.eventbrite.com.[...]
United Airlines resumes non-stop service DC to Tel-Aviv
United Airlines has resumed its three times a week nonstop flights between Washington Dulles International Airport and Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion[...]
Israel Agrees to Purchase New COVID-19 Vaccine from Maryland-based Novavax
February 2022 Continuing its robust effort to keep its citizens safe from Covid-19, Israel recently entered into an advance purchase agreement with[...]
Maryland Department of Commerce on: Maryland and Israel team up to foster economic development
February 14, 2022 by Amanda Winters For the past 30 years, the Maryland/Israel Development Center (MIDC) has promoted bi-lateral trade and[...]
David Speer, MIDC’s new Executive Director, on future directions
March 2022 The Maryland/Israel Development Center (MIDC) is unique – not only in terms of our function, funding model and network – but in terms of[...]
2024-25 Sponsors and Strategic Partners
Sponsors
Embassy of Israel
The Embassy of Israel to the United States in Washington, D.C. is Israel’s largest embassy in the world. The ... Read More
Epstein Becker Green
Epstein Becker Green has more than 40 years of experience serving clients in health care, financial services, retail, hospitality, technology, and other ... Read More
Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C.
Hyman, Phelps & McNamara is one of the largest dedicated FDA law firms in the United States, our technical expertise and industry ... Read More
LifeBridge Health
A regional, non-profit health care organization based in northwest Baltimore, LifeBridge Health serves patients in metropolitan Baltimore, the state of Maryland ... Read More
Rekor
Rekor Systems, Inc., (NASDAQ: REKR) is a trusted global authority in the development and delivery of roadway intelligence. Pioneering the implementation ... Read More
Marvin Schapiro Family Foundation
The Foundation was created to carry out the charitable, educational and religious purposes of The Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore, ... Read More
MD Department of Commerce
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The Associated Jewish Federation of Baltimore
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TEDCO
TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corporation, enhances economic empowerment growth through the fostering of an inclusive entrepreneurial innovation ecosystem. We <... Read More
United Airlines
United connects the world every day through a comprehensive route network to world-class international gateways in Asia and Australia, Europe, Latin ... Read More
The Embassy of Israel to the United States in Washington, D.C. is Israel’s largest embassy in the world. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Israel formulates, implements and presents foreign policy of the Israeli government; the Embassy in turn works to present those policies to the United States government. The Embassy acts as a liaison to strengthen the ties between the two governments. The Embassy of Israel has many departments that work with the US government on a variety of specific issues. Departments include those of the Ambassador, Deputy Chief of Mission, Political Department, Congressional Affairs, The Public Diplomacy Department, Press Office, Cultural Affairs, Academic Affairs, Economic Mission, Commercial Mission, Defense and Armed Forces Attache and Police and Security Attache.
Epstein Becker Green has more than 40 years of experience serving clients in health care, financial services, retail, hospitality, technology, and other industries, representing entities from startups to Fortune 100 companies. Operating in offices throughout the United States and supporting both national and international clients, the firm’s lawyers are committed to uncompromising client service and legal excellence. For many years, Epstein Becker Green has maintained strong ties to the Israeli business community. And through the firm’s Israel Initiative, we provide advice, counsel, and representation to Israeli companies that are operating or seeking to operate in the United States, as well as companies and investors looking to do business in Israel, U.S. affiliates of Israeli parent companies, and U.S. investors who crave cutting-edge Israeli technologies. We guide these clients safely through the complex and ever-changing U.S. legal system. Our Israel Initiative consists of lawyers who regularly travel to Israel; appreciate Israel’s economic, political, and social environment; have extensive experience working with Israeli clients; and speak regularly before U.S. and Israeli audiences, providing insights on new developments that may impact their U.S.- and Israeli-based operations. Our lawyers also understand the special and unique challenges faced by Israeli businesses in the United States, those seeking to sell their products in the United States, and U.S. entities looking to invest in Israeli products and companies. Our clients benefit from having a legal team that not only knows their industry but also has the experience and skills required to help them overcome their challenges and concerns and reach their goals. For more information, visit www.ebglaw.com.
Hyman, Phelps & McNamara is one of the largest dedicated FDA law firms in the United States, our technical expertise and industry knowledge enables us to understand your problems and offer practical legal solutions in the context of your business. No legal team handles a broader range of food, drug, and medical device issues. From legal challenges during product development to product approval and marketing, our legal team stays with your product through every step. We counsel businesses throughout the supply chain on regulations and issues involving FDA and many other federal and state agencies.
A regional, non-profit health care organization based in northwest Baltimore, LifeBridge Health serves patients in metropolitan Baltimore, the state of Maryland and the mid-Atlantic region. One of the region’s largest, most comprehensive and most highly respected health care providers, LifeBridge Health delivers health care services at four hospitals and a variety of subsidiaries and affiliated units, and advocates preventive, wellness and fitness services, and educational programs. Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, founded in 1866 as the Hebrew Hospital and Asylum, builds upon its Jewish heritage in providing care for all. An agency of The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore, Sinai features renowned centers of excellence, with national and international acclaim. The state’s largest independent academic medical center, Sinai trains approximately 400 medical students from around the world each year. Northwest Hospital employs a strong philosophy of patient-centered care with all private inpatient rooms and is highly acclaimed for surgical innovation and outpatient services. Carroll Hospital, a community hospital, offers the latest in medical technology, experienced specialists and programs and services on par with larger urban medical centers. Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital provides quality skilled long-term, respite, dementia, respiratory, comfort/hospice and rehabilitation services. Levindale, founded in 1890 as the Hebrew Friendly Inn, employs a forward-thinking approach to elder care. It also serves as an agency of The Associated.The future of health care is growing far beyond traditional hospital walls. Thus, LifeBridge Health established community partnerships with health-related businesses, expanding its footprint to offer a full continuum of care to community members near their homes and places of work. More than 500 aligned community-based physicians practice in growing areas like Foundry Row, Hunt Valley and Mays Chapel, from greater Baltimore to Harford and Howard counties, with access to the extensive resources that are part of LifeBridge Health.
Rekor Systems, Inc., (NASDAQ: REKR) is a trusted global authority in the development and delivery of roadway intelligence. Pioneering the implementation of digital infrastructure in our communities, Rekor is redefining infrastructure by collecting, connecting, and organizing the world’s mobility data — laying the foundation for a digital-enabled operating system for the road. With our Rekor One™ Roadway Intelligence Engine at the foundation of our technology, we aggregate and transform trillions of data points into intelligence through proprietary computer vision, machine learning, and big data analytics that power our platforms and applications. Our solutions provide actionable insights that give governments and businesses a comprehensive picture of roadways, while providing a collaborative environment that drives the world to be safer, greener and more efficient.
The Foundation was created to carry out the charitable, educational and religious purposes of The Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore, Inc (The Associated) The Foundation makes grants to public charitable organizations in furtherance of the mission of The Associated
The Associated and our agencies are for those in our community who need us most.
TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corporation, enhances economic empowerment growth through the fostering of an inclusive entrepreneurial innovation ecosystem. We identify, invest in, and help grow technology and life science-based companies in Maryland. Funding opportunities are offered through TEDCO’s various funds and programs, along with access to valuable business resources.
United connects the world every day through a comprehensive route network to world-class international gateways in Asia and Australia, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East with non-stop or one-stop service from virtually anywhere in the United States.
United Airlines has resumed its 3 times a week nonstop flights between Washington Dulles International Airport and Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion International Airport starting on March 27th (IAD to TLV) and on March 29th (TLV to IAD). United is the first U.S. carrier to operate between Washington, D.C. and Tel Aviv and offers more nonstop service between the U.S. and Israel than any other U.S. airline. United’s Dulles route is one of four U.S. gateways to Israel (San Francisco, Chicago and New York/Newark). The resumption of United Airlines flights will open many more opportunities for both Maryland and Israel to continue to build strong relationships while growing business and expanding tourism.
To book a flight at www.united.com
Strategic Partners
Baltimore County
The Baltimore County Department of Economic and Workforce Development (DEWD) works to make Baltimore County a thriving location for businesses and ... Read More
Crowell & Moring
Crowell & Moring LLP is a locally-based international law firm with more than 500 lawyers in the US and Europe. Our premiere Israel ... Read More
Elta North America
ELTA North America is a global leader in the design, manufacture and support of innovative electronic systems for the United States ... Read More
University of Maryland, Baltimore
University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is a thriving academic health center for biomedical research. In FY18 UMB’s research enterprise generated ... Read More
United Therapeutics
United Therapeutics Corporation is a biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative products to address the unmet medical ... Read More
The Baltimore County Department of Economic and Workforce Development (DEWD) works to make Baltimore County a thriving location for businesses and a place where all residents enjoy ample economic opportunity. DEWD provides business and workforce services that attract, retain and expand businesses; foster the creation of high quality jobs; prepare and train residents for in-demand careers; bring employers together with the qualified talent; and expands Baltimore County’s economic base.
DEWD offers finance programs including loans and bonds, tax incentives, workforce hiring services, site selection and permitting assistance to streamline the process of doing business.
For more information, visit BaltimoreCountyMD.gov/business
Cozen O’Connor’s Israel Practice provides full-service, one-stop shopping legal support to Israeli companies, investors, entrepreneurs, and executives operating in the United States or seeking to do so, as well as those doing business with them or aspiring to do so. With a deep understanding of Israel’s dynamic business landscape and its U.S. and other international dimensions, our team combines local knowledge with global experience across the sectors and legal and business issues that matter from birth to exit and from introduction to closing by deploying the best of our 900+ lawyers in 30+ cities to best serve our clients.
Crowell & Moring LLP is a locally-based international law firm with more than 500 lawyers in the US and Europe. Our premiere Israel Practice represents more than 50 Israeli companies doing business in the US and a great number of US clients doing business in Israel. Sophisticated, pragmatic, innovative and business-oriented.
ELTA North America is a global leader in the design, manufacture and support of innovative electronic systems for the United States government. These proven high performance systems and a focus on customer satisfaction are the foundations of the company’s commitment to providing solutions to the nation’s warfighters, security personnel and first responders. ELTA North America was voted a Baltimore Sun “Top Workplace” in 2017.
University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is a thriving academic health center for biomedical research. In FY18 UMB’s research enterprise generated over $665 million, and more than 40 license agreements pushed new vaccines, drug targets, robotics, therapeutics, devices, software tools, and cutting-edge techniques to the marketplace. Eight new startup companies were created using technology licensed from the University.
United Therapeutics Corporation is a biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative products to address the unmet medical needs of patients with chronic and life-threatening conditions. We have five approved products on the market today and are relentless in our pursuit of “medicines for life” ®.
