Challenges
What Holds Japanese Corporations Back
in Partnering with Israeli Innovation?
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Key Challenges in Open Innovation
Selecting the Right Technology
Identifying the most suitable technologies for collaboration from among thousands of companies and academic institutions across diverse industry segments can be complex and time-consuming task
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Connection Challenges
Meetings with Decision Makers
To drive swift collaboration , meeting with CEO-level decision makers are essenttial, but securing theses discussions requires significant time, efforts and connections
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Project Management Challenges
Bridging Cultural, Strategic, and Technological Gaps
To build strong partnerships, both Israeli startups and Japanese corporations must develop a mutual understanding of the significant cultural and mindset differences between them.
How NGLI’s Open Innovation Program Overcomes Key Challenges
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Solving research challenges
With a specialized research team and broad technological expertise, NGLI identifies high-potential solutions across diverse innovation domains.
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Solving Connection Challenges
NGLI connects you with Israel’s top-level executives, startup founders, and innovation leaders—unlocking trusted relationships that matter.
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Solving Project Management Issues
NGLI acts as both a cultural and strategic bridge while providing deep technological expertise, helping Japanese and Israeli teams stay aligned in goals, communication, and technical execution.
Advantages
Key Components of NGLI’s Open Innovation Program
Delivering Japan-Quality Support Across 3 Proven Programs, Trusted by Leading Japanese Corporations
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01Startegic Collabortaion
Corporates – Startups
This NGLI program connects Japanese corporations with Israeli startups through a flexible, step-by-step process. Clients can start with targeted scouting and scale up to co-development, product integration, and go-to-market. Structured project management and post-investment support ensure smooth execution, cultural alignment, and long-term value creation.
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02Tech Acceleration Program
Corporates – ACADEMIA
NGLI’s Technology Acceleration Program connects Japanese corporations with Israel’s top universities to fast-track Proof of Concept (PoC) projects. It offers early access to pioneering research in fields like AI, biotech, foodetech, materials, IT, quantum and semiconductotrs, with clear paths to joint development, IP licensing, or company creation
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03Deal Flow Management
VCs – CVCs – Bankers
NGLI helps VCs, CVCs, and investment bankers build a steady deal flow from Israel through target definition, company shortlisting, and first introductions. We support ongoing communication, monitor portfolio companies, join board meetings when needed, and bridge cultural and business gaps—ensuring investors stay connected, informed, and aligned with Israeli startups.
Philosophy
Signing a collaboration agreement is only the first step. Our goal is to turn that agreement into a successful, long-term business partnership.
NGLI’s Open Innovation Program accelerates strategic collaboration and business co-creation through access to Israel’s most innovative technologies.
Instead of just startup introduction for investment or M&A, we aim to build long-term engagement that demands mutual commitment. Using proven methods, we support POC projects that serve as a foundation for deeper, strategic partnerships.
METHOD
NGLI’s Structured Open Innovation Methodology
Flow Chart
Tasks and Deliverables
PROJECTS
Calls for Innovation
Why Israel
6 Reasons for Successful Open Innovation in Israel
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The world's "densest" open innovation ecosystem for industry-government-academia-military collaboration
More than 6,000 startup companies, dozens of universities and research institutes, 150 VCs, and 25 incubators are densely packed into a land area as small as Shikoku.
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High research and development capabilities with talented and strongly patriotic personnel
Israel has the highest percentage of engineers and scientists per capita in the world. The best children are provided with an elite education, and during their military service, they learn advanced technology in practice in elite military units.
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R&D center for about 400 well-known multinational companies
After being acquired, IsraelTech, recognized by foreign companies, becomes an R&D center that serves as an innovation hub in Israel.
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Israel's Economy Achieves Stable Growth Through International Corporate Partnerships
Due to Israel's small domestic market, startups with innovative technologies tend to favor partnerships with foreign companies or technology sales that offer high potential for global-scale expansion. As a result, globally demanded standards take precedence over local market requirements.
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Israeli Government-Driven Innovation Initiatives
The Investment Encouragement Law offers incentives to qualifying foreign companies, including corporate tax benefits and investment subsidies. Furthermore, the Israel Innovation Authority (IIA) provides funding for diverse R&D programs that encourage the establishment of local R&D centers and promote research and development activities. Based on R&D legislation, grants covering 20% to 50% of research and development expenses are available, depending on the specific project.
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Japanese Companies Receive a Warm Welcome in Israel
Israelis view Japan as a technology leader and deeply respect Japanese companies' ability to maintain operations for over a century while consistently enhancing product quality. Although collaboration between two nations with vastly different cultures presents challenges, it creates substantial synergistic benefits.
about us
about us
NGLI Holdings Ltd. is an Israeli innovation firm, founded in 2008,
specializing in fully tailored open innovation programs.
NGLI Holdings Ltd. is a strategic innovation and technology transfer firm based in Israel, dedicated to bridging the gap between Japanese corporations and Israeli deep-tech ecosystems. Our mission is to accelerate impactful, cross-border collaborations through structured, trust-driven programs tailored to the needs of large enterprises.
With deep roots in both Israeli innovation and Japanese corporate culture, NGLI provides hands-on support across every phase of engagement—from scouting and Proof of Concept (PoC) design to post-investment and post-merger integration. Our programs focus on Open Innovation, technology acceleration with leading Israeli universities, and long-term strategic collaborations between corporates and startups.
We operate with a flexible, modular approach that allows our clients to begin with focused scouting and scale into broader partnerships. NGLI also supports venture capital arms (CVCs), investment bankers, and corporate innovation leaders by generating curated deal flow and maintaining ongoing visibility into Israel’s most promising technologies.
By combining cultural fluency, strategic alignment, and deep technological understanding, NGLI has become a trusted partner for Japanese corporations pursuing innovation through Israeli technologies in fields such as AI, cybersecurity, health tech, climate tech, and industrial systems.
| Company Name |
NGLI Holdings Ltd. (NGLI Holdings) |
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| Corporate Number |
513971218 |
| location |
7 Sapir Street, Herzliya, Israel 4685211 |
| phone |
+972 50 464 6911 |
| Website | |
| Founded |
2008 |
| Board member |
Representative Director: Jacob Azran Chairman of the Board: Rafi Eldor |
| Business Contents |
Japan–Israel Open Innovation Support Israeli Market Research Collaborative Project Management Investment and Integration Support |
Member Introduction
TRY US
Introduction of 2-month trial program
We offer an initial program that allows you to discover Israel's potential in a short period of time and evaluate our services.
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Open Innovation Meeting
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Approaches to Businesses and Academic Institutions
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face to face interview
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Technical Sessions
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Business Negotiation and Decision Making
We will accompany you through the entire process!
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