Israel Germany | Business Guide | 2026

solutions in sensors, software-defined vehicles, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and vehicle connectivity. These local structures enable early access to applied technologies and often serve as a gateway to deeper partnerships, commercial agreements or acquisitions. For Israeli companies, integration into German-led automotive platforms provides industrial validation, scale, and access to global supply chains. For German companies, Israel offers speed, specialization and focused engineering capabilities that complement Germany’s strengths in industrialization and system integration. Together, these dynamics reflect amature and pragmatic cooperation model that is expected to deepen as the automotive industry continues its transformation. German company Type of presence in Israel Focus areas Volkswagen Group Innovation hub (Konnect) Smart mobility, SDV, technology scouting Mercedes-Benz R&D center Digital vehicle systems, connectivity, cybersecurity BMW Group Technology office AI, sensors, mobility technologies Continental R&D and partnerships Automotive systems, cybersecurity Bosch R&D and innovation activity Sensors, software, mobility solutions ZF Group Development cooperation Powertrain and safety systems Hella Technology partnerships Automotive electronics and lighting German automotive companies with technology activity in Israel Israeli company German company Type of engagement Technology focus Argus Cyber Security Continental Acquisition Automotive cybersecurity Innoviz Technologies Volkswagen Group / CARIAD Strategic supply agreement LiDAR, ADAS Mobileye Volkswagen Group Strategic partnership Autonomous driving Tactile Mobility BMW Group Technology collaboration Vehicle dynamics, AI StoreDot Mercedes-Benz Investment and cooperation EV batteries Valens Semiconductor BMW Group, Mercedes-Benz Commercial cooperation In-vehicle connectivity Arbe Robotics Continental, Bosch Technology cooperation Advanced radar REE Automotive ZF, Hella Development partnerships Modular vehicle platforms Nauto BMW Group Pilot projects Driver safety, AI Selected smart mobility and automotive deals Selected deals from 2017 to 2023 2026 < Celebrating 60 years of diplomatic relations > Business Guide < Israel-Germany 27