Why now?
Across the world, Jewish communities are re-imagining how they connect, belong, and build meaning in a rapidly changing and complex reality.
At its core, OZI is grounded in Zionist values as a living expression of Jewish peoplehood - strengthening communities and channeling creativity toward building a better future, together.
This is where innovation comes in.
The old playbooks aren’t always working -and waiting for someone else to fix things isn’t really our style anyway.
OZI turns challenges into connections by backing the people who are already rolling up their sleeves: innovators, entrepreneurs, community builders, and organizations who believe we can do better - together.
OZI
is built on a
simple belief
Jewish peoplehood has always been shaped in moments like this - moments that demand creativity, courage, and connection.
OZI is built on a simple belief: Innovation happens when people, ideas, and support connect - that’s where we come in.
This moment calls for
connection.
What OZI Is (and Isn’t)
OZI is not another committee. It’s not a one-off program.
And it’s definitely not a report that sits on a shelf.
OZI is a growing, hands-on network of Jewish innovators, entrepreneurs, organizations, and community builders working side-by-side on shared challenges.
Our Vision
A world where Jewish innovators unite to build thriving communities and advance transformative solutions for the greater good.
The Mission
To build Jewish connectivity by fostering collaboration among communities, entrepreneurs, and innovation organizations to address shared challenges through innovation.
We believe in:
Collaboration
over
competition
Action
over
declarations
People
over
institutions
This is where ideas move, partnerships form, and solutions are built together.
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What OZI Enables
Built with trusted partners
OZI is built in partnership with the Israel Innovation Institute, KKL-JNF, and other leading philanthropic foundations - grounded in Zionist values that strengthen Jewish peoplehood through innovation, collaboration, and shared responsibility.
Behind the scenes: decades of experience building innovation ecosystems, connecting the right people, and turning good ideas into real-world impact.
Israel Innovation Institute
The Israel Innovation Institute brings deep expertise in ecosystem-building, cross-sector collaboration, and impact-driven innovation. It serves as the knowledge backbone of OZI, supporting everything we build together.
