Our Focus
XR & Spatial Computing
XR (AR/VR) is already transforming Education (EdTech), Defense (DefenseTech), and Medical fields (MedTech).
AI & Spatial Intelligence
The fusion of AI with XR is a game-changer! Studies show the benefits of Education & training using AI/XR.
Cyber & Modern Warfare
AIXR Era is gonna bring some new cybersecurity challanges, which Israel is already a world leader in.
Our Vision
Connect
We believe in creating bridges between Israel's Tech Ecosystem and US, EU, Middle East (EMEA) & the World
Collaborate
Businesses, Investors, and entrepreneurs are welcome to work with us. Let's lead the AIXR transformation!
Create
Innovation based on Israel's experience, resources,
and knowledge as the "Silicon Wadi" of the Middle East
Our Goals
Startup Nation 2.0: We are building an Innovative ecosystem for AI & XR Creators, entrepreneurs, and experts. We are consulting organizations and helping them with Digital Transformation to the AI/XR Era.
Israel as AIXR Hub: Hackathons, Startup Accelerators and Conferences to encourage young entrepreneurship and help creators with Disruptive Innovation in Spatial Intelligence (AI) and Spatial Computing (XR).
Education: We are working on an Online Course in partnership with Israeli Academia and Campuses to teach students AI/XR Design and Development and to prepare them for the next Computing revolution!
The state of AIXR Israel – We’ve mapped current Companies, Taletnts and VCs in Israel:
Want to help or join us ?
Articles
Israel’s transformation from The StartupNation and CyberSecurity Nation into AI/XR Nation. The Era of AI and Spatial Computing for EdTech, MedTech etc.
Israel’s XR & Metaverse Policy: Our paper after a joint meeting of Israeli XR pioneers with Government officials and Businesses, hosted by Meta Israel.
Metaverse Developer Community event in Israel, hosted by Meta in Tel Aviv, Israel, and my insights after talking with the local CEO.
Israel’s Online Hasbara (Public Diplomacy) in the XR (VR/AR) and the Spatial Computing space (Metaverse).
We tried next-gen XR Training for Defense Forces developed by Israeli DefenseTech Startups, and we saw the future.
VR & AR use-cases for Military training – US Army, Israel, Nato, and the Royal Marines – VR Training, PTSD therapy and more.
Podcasts
Ep1: We talked about XR & AI in the era of Spatial Computing, Apple Vision Pro, and the potential of XR/AI for EdTech, MedTech, and DefenseTech fields.
Ep2: We talked about PTSD treatments with XR+AI and sseizing crisis as opportunity, especially during the current war and terror attacks on Israel.
News
Local news
Global News
Local news
We’ve attended the Al and Science Committee of the Israeli Parliament, we pitched our vision for the fusion between the AI & XR (AIXR Israel) and how to take our well known StartupNation ecosystem into the next era of Spatial Intelligence (AI) with Spatial Computing (XR), and Digital Twins. We want to guide our country and businesses (EdTech, MedTech, DefenseTech) and help them with Digital Transformation into this exciting new era.
We’ve participated in Israel’s Ministry of Education Hackathon for Education in the era of AI. Our EdTech AI & XR product “HoloWitness” really impressed the judges, and we were among the Top Six products that were presented to the Minister of Education, Mr. Yoav Kisch. The project was led by our dear friend, Roey Friedman, the founder of “NeVeR again VR”
Global News
Israel has just launched its official AI Natioanl Program. The future is now!
Israeli startups raise $5.37 billion in Q1, on path to break $20 billion!
The Israeli tech ecosystem has become a well-oiled machine
Emiratis, Israelis launch deal at Start-Up Nation Central
Why global startups want to be accelerated in Israel
Israel-Gulf relations pass first major test unscathed
How tech is cementing the UAE-Israel alliance
UAE launches $10b Israel investment fund
The Tech Frontier against Antisemitism
Who we are
Avi Barel
AIXR Israel Founder, Ex-Microsoft & Cisco
Avi is a Product Manager and UX/UI Designer consulting BigTech Corporations and small Startups. He’s an entrepreneur and a Tech Enthusiast with a passion for Emerging Tech and Innovation (AI/XR) for EdTech, MedTech and DefenseTech.
David Erez
Entrepreneur, BD at Inpris, social Lobbyist
David is the Head of BD at Inpris AI. International Technology Community Manager, a Dreamer & Entrepreneur. Advisor in Smart mobility and Transportation world for Government Entities and Organizations
Elhanan Gazit, PhD
Gaming x AI Impact Leader, Ex-MetaverSense Founder
Elhanan is pioneering the Gamer’s Mindset and VRXR solutions to drive business growth. He advises companies and entrepreneurs through consulting, talks, and his upcoming book ‘The Gaming Generation Plus’ (2025). As host of ‘Gaming in Mind’ & ‘MetaYeda’ podcasts, he bridges future-ready innovation insights with actionable strategies.
Let Israel keep shining through its Success stories! After all, Israel is a Beacon of Light and Innovation for the Middle East and for the Entire World!