Israel Advanced Technology Industries (Hebrew: האיגוד הישראלי לתעשיות מתקדמות) or IATI is the umbrella organisation of the hi-tech and life sciences industries in Israel, which includes venture capital funds, R&D centres of multinational corporations, local small and large companies, technological and business incubators, acceleration programs for startup companies (accelerators[1]), commercialisation companies of universities, hospitals, academia, service providers,[2] municipalities, local councils and others.
Amongst the occupations of the organisation: Promote technology education (STEM), help solve the shortage of skilled human resource and encourage global tech companies (MNCs) to open research and development centres in Israel.
The association has set a goal of integrating segmental populations (such as women, Ultra Orthodox Jews and Arabs[3][4][5]) into Israeli high-tech and increasing diversity.
In addition, the members of the board of directors are chosen according to a key representation of sub-sectors in the industry, and they meet quarterly.
[7] As part of its business development and marketing, and support activities for young companies, the Association holds annual conferences and professional seminars designed to establish contacts and cooperation, as well as host delegations of global entities.