GALILEE, Israel, August 4, 2026 — HUBayta Innovation & Employment Center's latest half-year impact report has highlighted the ongoing impact of Jewish National Fund-USA's support in transforming Israel's Eastern Galilee as the initiative continues to create quality jobs, attract leading businesses, and foster a vibrant regional economy.
Jewish National Fund-USA supports HUBayta's innovative workforce development and business attraction model, helping connect employers with local talent while expanding opportunities for entrepreneurs, startups, and established companies to grow in Israel's North. By investing in innovation, employment, and regional collaboration, the organization is helping ensure families can build successful careers close to home while strengthening the Galilee for generations to come.
During the first six months of 2026 , Jewish National Fund-USA has supported 21 companies operating at HUBayta, created 153 new quality jobs, expanded additional companies, held more than 40 professional events, welcomed over 4,000 visitors and participants, and partnered with 18 municipalities and regional organizations.
Thanks to Jewish National Fund-USA's vision of reimagining and rebuilding the Galilee, we were able to take a step forward and build this amazing place," said Nisan Ze'evi, CEO of HUBayta. "The people who come here are the ones who will work, live in, and rebuild the Galilee. It's only going to get better."
Jewish National Fund-USA's support for HUBayta is part of its circles of impact strategy to attract 800,000 new residents to Israel's North and South. By creating sustainable employment opportunities, attracting businesses, and strengthening the regional economy, Jewish National Fund-USA is helping make the Galilee a place where families can build vibrant futures with confidence.
As HUBayta continues to grow, Jewish National Fund-USA is supporting the next phase of expansion. Plans for 2027 include expanding the campus by an additional 1,400 square meters, launching a dedicated Employment & Talent Center, attracting more national companies to establish operations in the Galilee, and deepening partnerships with fellow Jewish National Fund-USA initiatives, municipalities, academic institutions, and government agencies. The goal is to create 250 new high-quality jobs across the Eastern Galilee by the end of 2027.
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About Jewish National Fund-USA
For 125 years, Jewish National Fund-USA has helped strengthen the land and people of Israel by investing in the communities, infrastructure, and leadership that shape the country’s future. Our work is focused on making Israel’s North and South places where families can build full, vibrant lives with access to medical care, emergency response, water solutions, parks, playgrounds, jobs, and economic opportunity. Working with our donors and partners, we support underpopulated communities, help attract new residents, improve quality of life, and create the conditions for long-term growth. Our work reaches beyond projects on the ground. Through education, travel, and leadership opportunities, we connect Americans of all ages to Israel in meaningful and lasting ways. That vision continues with the World Zionist Village in Be’er Sheva, a global center that will bring people together to live, learn, lead, and strengthen the next generation of Zionist leadership. From urgent relief to long-term transformation, Jewish National Fund-USA is helping build a stronger future for Israel and creating lasting legacies for generations to come. Learn more at jnf.org.
