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December 12, 2026 | 10:00–11:00 | Online Register now Exporting to Europe? Your website, packaging or marketing materials may already contain environmental claims that no longer meet EU requirements. The new EU rules on green claims affect how companies can use terms such as “green,” “eco-friendly” and “carbon neutral,” as well as sustainability labels and… Read more: New EU Green Claims Rules: What Israeli Exporters Need to Know

Doing business with Europe increasingly means dealing with ESG requirements, from customer questionnaires and carbon data to procurement, tenders and supply chain requirements. The Israel–Sweden Chamber of Commerce, together with Ecosphera, is launching ESG Toolkit, a practical 5 session course designed to help companies build the internal ESG capabilities needed to work with the European… Read more: ESG Toolkit: Get Your Business Ready for Europe

We were pleased to feature Esh-Tech’s technology during the Israel–Sweden Chamber of Commerce drone delegation to Sweden, where it attracted strong interest from Nordic stakeholders. Wishing the Esh-Tech team continued success as they expand their international reach. 

Due to the continued interest in ISCC Nordic Open Hours, additional slots are now available.The Israel–Sweden Chamber of Commerce is pleased to introduce ISCC Nordic Open Hours, a new initiative designed for companies, startups, researchers, and organizations interested in exploring opportunities across the Nordic region, as well as the Baltic States and the Netherlands. Whether… Read more: ISCC Nordic Open Hours

The recent cybersecurity cooperation agreement between Sweden and Ukraine reflects a broader development in Europe’s digital security landscape. In a recent article, Irma Kuperman Davar, Executive Director of the Israel Sweden Chamber of Commerce, explores how operational experience generated under wartime conditions can gradually travel across borders and evolve into institutional knowledge within other countries.… Read more: Cybersecurity Cooperation Between Sweden and Ukraine

A recent reflection by Irma Kuperman-Davar, Executive Director of the Israel–Sweden Chamber of Commerce, on the latest EIC Accelerator round highlights the strong Nordic presence in the selected portfolio.Out of sixty-one companies, eleven are from Nordic countries, with Sweden prominently represented. Beyond the headline numbers, the post offers a structured reading of the types of… Read more: Nordic Representation in the EIC Accelerator Selection

Israeli DroneTech Delegation – UAS Forum Sweden 2026 Applications Now Open | Only 10 Spots | Deadline: December 31, 2025 May 4–7, 2026 | Stockholm + Västervik, Sweden The Israel Sweden Chamber of Commerce, together with the Israeli Foreign Trade Administration, invites Israeli drone technology companies to apply for participation in a structured three-day delegation program taking… Read more: APPLY NOW – Israel Drone Delegation 2026

The Israel Sweden Chamber of Commerce, together with our Nordic embassy partners, organized a dynamic delegation that spent the day engaging in meetings exploring cybersecurity innovation, cross-border collaboration, and emerging tech opportunities. Rami Efrati, Former Head of Civilian Division, Israel National Cyber Bureau (Prime Minister’s Office) Tsvika Ehrenberg, Director, International Cooperation Development, Israel National Cyber Directorate (INCD) Ido Naor,… Read more: Cyber Week 2025 Wrap Up

Cyber Week TLV and AI Week TLV will take place on December 8–11, 2025 at Tel Aviv University.The Israel–Sweden Chamber of Commerce is a proud partner of both events, which bring together leading researchers, industry executives and policy experts to explore the technological, economic and security challenges shaping the coming decade. This year marks the… Read more: Israel–Sweden Chamber of Commerce at Cyber Week TLV and AI Week TLV 2025

The applications for the Techarena TOP46 Pitch Competition are now open.The event will take place on February 11–12, 2026, during Techarena’s flagship conference in Stockholm – one of the leading arenas for Nordic and international innovation. The competition brings together 46 of the most promising startups from Sweden, the Nordics, and around the world. Selected… Read more: Applications Open for Techarena TOP46 Pitch Competition

The Israel–Sweden Chamber of Commerce took part this week in the annual meeting of the bilateral chambers with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Economic Division.Representing the Chamber were Chairman Danny Spirtus and Executive Director Irma Kuperman Davar. The meeting brought together 38 chamber representatives and 14 senior officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for… Read more: Meeting of Bilateral Chambers of Commerce with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Israel–Sweden Chamber of Commerce is proud to support DefenseTech Week 2025 (defense, dual-use, and global security innovation), one of Israel’s leading events at the intersection of defense, innovation, and global collaboration. This annual event brings together industry leaders, defense organizations, startups, and investors to explore cutting-edge technologies in cyber, robotics, AI, and national security.… Read more: Proud Partners of DefenseTech Week 2025

Israel’s new tax reform marks a structural step toward a more transparent and predictable investment environment.By introducing a 10% rate on carried interest for foreign managers and a clear capital-gains exemption for eligible passive investors, the reform reduces friction and aligns Israel with international standards familiar to Nordic investors. Beyond the fiscal layer, this is… Read more: Building Trust Through Clarity: Israel’s New Tax Framework and Nordic Investment Opportunities

Sweden’s national innovation agency, Vinnova, has announced the results of its Innovative Startups 2025 call, providing SEK 50 million in funding to 103 early-stage companies with strong international potential.The supported projects span diverse fields including life science, IT, food innovation, culture, and cyber defense. Unlike many public programs, Innovative Startups is not tied to a… Read more: Sweden awards SEK 50 million to 103 innovative startups through Vinnova’s “Innovative Startups 2025” program

In her latest commentary, Irma Kuperman-Davar, Executive Director of the Israel–Sweden Chamber of Commerce, reflects on the Sifted AI 100 report and what it reveals about Europe’s evolving innovation logic. She writes that the most successful AI startups are not competing on model size or compute power — but on how well they translate intelligence… Read more: How Europe thinks about AI — beyond scale, toward coherence.

Denmark’s Food Nation recently hosted a Global Food Talk with FAO’s Chief Economist, Maximo Torero, exploring how partnerships and systemic coordination can reduce food loss and waste across global value chains. In her LinkedIn commentary, Irma Kuperman-Davar, Executive Director of the Israel–Sweden Chamber of Commerce, reflects on the deeper meaning behind the discussion — arguing… Read more: Food Loss as Climate Policy: Nordic Reflections on Systemic Coordination

Sweden has long been seen as a model for seamless digital transformation.With over 90% of transactions now fully digital, the country has become a global symbol of cashless efficiency.But as hybrid threats and cyber risks intensify, even Sweden is learning that not everything digital is truly resilient. In her recent LinkedIn commentary, Irma Kuperman Davar,… Read more: Sweden’s Cashless Paradox: Innovation and Resilience

Sweden is stepping up its role in the “new space” era with a bold initiative that will accelerate innovation at the intersection of artificial intelligence and space technology. On September 5th, 2025, Vinnova announced the establishment of ESA Phi-Lab Sweden, a national node within the European Space Agency’s Phi-Lab Net, with a strong focus on… Read more: AI & Edge Learning in Space | Sweden Launches Lab

We’re excited to announce our official partnership with Cyber Week TLV 2025 and AI Week TLV 2025—two of Israel’s premier technology events! Taking place from June 23–26, 2025 at Tel Aviv University, these conferences bring together global thought leaders, innovative startups, and influential industry players shaping the future of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. About the… Read more: Cyber Week & AI Week 2025 – Registration Now Open!

Date: Tuesday, 13 May 2025Time: 09:00–11:00 CET | 10:00–12:00 ISTLocation: Online The Israel-Sweden Chamber of Commerce is proud to spotlight an exclusive virtual matchmaking roundtable as part of the BRIDGING THE HORIZON initiative, organized in collaboration with the EARTH Alliance—a global initiative accelerating climate innovation. This international event connects food innovation professionals from Sweden, Finland,… Read more: 🌍 Bridging the Horizon: Virtual Matchmaking for FoodTech Scale-Ups

Thank you to everyone who attended our recent webinar on AI Security, Compliance & Governance hosted by the Israel-Sweden Chamber of Commerce. This event brought together innovative Israeli startups addressing critical challenges in the rapidly evolving AI landscape, with a specific focus on solutions relevant to Nordic markets. Featured Companies & Key Insights Please feel… Read more: AI Security, Compliance & Governance Webinar – Event Summary

Join us for our exclusive Virtual Showcase for Nordic Enterprises: Securing the AI Enterprise: Security, Compliance & Governance Date: April 2nd, 2025Time: 13:30–15:00 CET | 14:30–16:00 Israel TimeVirtual Event: Link shared upon registrationRegistration Link As AI adoption accelerates, enterprises face growing challenges in security, compliance, and governance. This event will feature five cutting-edge Israeli startups… Read more: Registration is now open: AI Security webinar

The Israel-Sweden Chamber of Commerce is proud to spotlight Vinnova, Sweden’s innovation agency, and its efforts to drive groundbreaking advancements in digital and emerging technologies. Vinnova offers funding opportunities for forward-thinking projects, fostering collaboration in fields such as 6G, aerospace, advanced digitalization, and international innovation partnerships. Current Opportunities from Vinnova Whether you are a startup,… Read more: Grants for Digitalization: Vinnova’s Latest Opportunities

On December 23, 2024, the Israel Sweden Chamber of Commerce (ISCC) joined an extraordinary event at Ichilov Hospital, hosted by Mr. Ze’ev Lavie, the hospital’s Deputy CEO for International Business Development and External Relations. This gathering brought together representatives from the Israeli Federation of Bi-National Chambers of Commerce to explore new horizons in medical innovation… Read more: Exploring Innovative Healthcare: ISCC Attends a Exclusive Event at Ichilov Hospital

The Israel-Sweden Chamber of Commerce (ISCC) invites Israeli companies specializing in AI security, compliance, and governance solutions to participate in our upcoming virtual showcase: “Securing the AI Enterprise: Security, Compliance & Governance” A Virtual Showcase for Nordic Enterprises  Date: March 19th | Time: 15:30 CET This is your opportunity to present your solutions to organizations… Read more: Call for Israeli AI Security & Compliance Solutions – Nordic Market Opportunity

The Israel-Sweden Chamber of Commerce was honored to participate in the exclusive Ambassador’s Briefing, held on December 10, 2024, as part of the inaugural DefenseTech Summit at Tel Aviv University. This high-profile event brought together ambassadors, diplomatic teams, and representatives from countries around the globe to explore cutting-edge advancements in defense technology and innovation. Event… Read more: ISCC Attends Exclusive Ambassador’s Briefing at DefenseTech Summit

Vinnova is Sweden’s innovation agency whose mission is to strengthen Sweden’s innovative capacity and contribute to sustainable growth, working to ensure that Sweden is an innovative force in a sustainable world. Vinnova’s National Incubator Program (NIP) is an integral part of Sweden’s strategy to promote innovation and business development by providing start-ups with the support… Read more: Swedish Incubator Program Supporting Startup Success

The Israel-Sweden Chamber of Commerce (ISCC) was honored to meet with H.E. Ambassador Alexandra Rydmark, Trade Officer Ann-Katrin Skrek, and Frida Rybo, Head of Vinnova Office Tel Aviv, at the Swedish Embassy in Israel. The ISCC was represented by Irma Kuperman-Davar, Meir Dudai and Michael Mizrahi, who engaged in productive discussions focused on enhancing bilateral… Read more: Strengthening Israel-Sweden Innovation Ties: ISCC Meets with Swedish Embassy and Vinnova

The ISCC is excited to share an upcoming event that may be of great interest to members of the Israel-Sweden Chamber of Commerce and the broader innovation community! On November 18th at 16:00, the Israel Innovation Authority will be hosting a webinar introducing the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), a U.S. government agency… Read more: Upcoming Webinar: ARPA-H for BioTech Companies

An incredibly relevant conference for our ISCC members is coming soon in 2025! Nordic FinTech Week is an annual conference connects participants to some of the most influential founders, thinkers, and visionaries of the Nordic fintech ecosystem. This event is a great opportunity learn about the latest industry trends and forge connections to global fintech… Read more: Nordic FinTech Week: The biggest finance and fintech conference in the Nordics

It has been a little over a year since the start of the ‘Swords of Iron’ War on October 7, 2023. The war has impacted not only Israeli society but also its economy, and it is crucial to examine its implications for the Israeli high-tech sector, a pivotal engine of the Israeli economy. According to… Read more: Reflections on the Israeli High-Tech Sector, a year after October 7th

On September 23, 2024, representatives from the Israel-Sweden Chamber of Commerce (ISCC) had the privilege of attending an exclusive brunch hosted by His Excellency Thomas Winkler, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Denmark to Israel. This event, held at the Ambassador’s Residence in Tel Aviv, brought together key players in the innovation ecosystems of both… Read more: Exploring Danish-Israeli Innovation Partnerships: ISCC Attends Special Event at the Danish Ambassador’s Residence

The Israel-Sweden Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce our participation in an important conference addressing one of the most pressing issues of our digital age: the fight against online antisemitism and hate speech. “Hack the Hate: Innovating Against Online Antisemitism” is scheduled for September 10, 2024, at 18:00 Microsoft Reactors in Tel Aviv. This… Read more: Upcoming Event: Combating Online Antisemitism through Innovation and Technology

Aarhus University, one of Denmark’s leading research institutions, is renowned for its commitment to academic excellence and innovation. With a strong focus on advancing research and fostering entrepreneurship, the university has been instrumental in transforming groundbreaking ideas into successful business ventures. In a recent development, Aarhus University has unveiled new facilities designed specifically to support… Read more: Bridging Innovation Across Borders: Aarhus University’s Life Science Hub

The Israel Sweden Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce an upcoming event that will open new doors for Israeli businesses looking to expand into the Swedish market. Hosted by Amit, Pollak, Matalon & Co. and RDL, the event “Exploring Business and Funding Opportunities for Israeli Companies in Sweden” will provide invaluable insights for companies… Read more: Exploring Business and Funding Opportunities for Israeli Companies in Sweden

 Exciting Collaboration at Cyber Week 2024!  The Israel Sweden Chamber of Commerce (ISCC) had the privilege of organizing a VIP tour for Ann-Katrin Skrek, Trade Officer at the Embassy of Sweden in Tel Aviv, during Cyber Week and AI Week 2024.  Highlights of our tour included: • Meeting with Maj. Gen. (ret) Prof. Isaac Ben… Read more: Cyber Week 2024

The Israel Sweden Chamber of Commerce (ISCC) is thrilled to announce our partnership with Cyber Week TLV and AI Week TLV 2024 in Tel Aviv! 🇮🇱🇸🇪 📅 Mark your calendars for June 24th-27th, 2024 📅 Join us for:✅ Groundbreaking conferences✅ Expert-led seminars✅ Thought-provoking roundtables✅ Unparalleled networking opportunities 🌟 Cyber Week (June 24th-27th) 🌟– Connect with industry leaders, startups, investors, academia, and government officials– Explore… Read more: 🚨 Attention all cyber and AI enthusiasts! 🚨