Israel Germany | Business Guide | 2026

26 > Smart Mobility > Cooperation C ooperation between Israel and Germany in smart mobility has increasingly focused on three complementary channels: acquisitions, long-term commercial partnerships and structured technology scouting. German automotive groups and Tier- 1 suppliers no longer engage with Israeli companies solely through pilots, but integrate selected technologies directly into core development and production processes. A clear example is the acquisition of Argus Cyber Security by Continental, which reflected a strategic move to internalize Israeli automotive cybersecurity capabilities. In parallel, long-term supply agreements, such as the collaboration between Innoviz Technologies and Volkswagen Group via its software unit CARIAD, demonstrate growing confidence in Israeli technologies as foundational components in next-generation vehicle platforms. Institutionalized technology scouting Technology scouting has become an institutionalized activity. German manufacturers and suppliers maintain innovation hubs, technology offices and R&D teams in Israel to identify From technology scouting to strategic integration across the automotive value chain Deals in Motion