Climate Tech (2026)

1. Shani Zanescu
2. Dror Bin
3. Ronit Eshel
4. Yaroslav Efimov
5. Itamar Weizman
6. Rotem Trivizki
7. Gilad Yavetz
8. Carmit Oron
9. Jonathan Menuhin
10. Edo Perry

Assessing influence in a rapidly evolving sector like climate tech involves subjective criteria - such as investment volume, technological innovation, policy impact, or public advocacy - and perspectives can vary widely.

Below is a list of ten prominent leaders, founders, and investors who play key roles in shaping the climate tech and sustainability ecosystem in Israel:

1. Zafrir Yoeli – Co-founder of Enlight Renewable Energy, a major global renewable energy enterprise. Gravity Fund - the True Expert-Led Energy VC

2. Bracha Halaf – Former Chief Scientist at Israel's Ministry of Energy and co-founder of Gravity Climatech Fund. Gravity Fund - the True Expert-Led Energy VC

3. Itamar Weizman – Partner and head of climate tech at Firstime Ventures, focusing on impact and climate investments. Meet Itamar Weizman: Investing in climate tech for impact and profit

4. Pavel Radzivilosky – Deep-tech angel investor, physicist, and active supporter of early-stage technologies. About us - Climate First

5. Nadav Steinmetz – Co-founder and Managing Partner of Climate First, focusing on early-stage climate and sustainability tech. About us - Climate First

6. Jack Melamed – Prominent figure and ecosystem builder involved in clean-tech initiatives and advisory roles.

7. Jonathan Kolber – Investor and sustainability advocate backing innovations in energy and resource efficiency.

8. Avi Hasson – CEO of PLANETech / Israel Innovation Institute leadership contributing to the broader tech and climate landscape.

9. Miki Mistriel – Entrepreneur and clean energy executive driving commercial adoption of sustainable infrastructure.

10. Eyal Aronoff – Co-founder of several clean-tech and energy-focused ventures contributing to Israel's green transition.

1. Inna Braverman
2. Uriel Klar
3. Eyal Harel
4. Cecile Blilious
5. Erel Margalit
6. Mor Assia
7. Ornit Shinar
8. Roee Furman
9. Aya Ephrati
10. Rotem Trivizki Inna Braverman - WikipediaDIGITAL CLIMATE CHALLENGE - PLANETechEyal Harel | CEOMeet The Team - PLANETech

Would you like information on the specific companies and technologies these leaders represent, or details on recent funding trends in the Israeli climate tech ecosystem?

Yosef Abramowitz
Amit Rosner
Dina Naim
Eugene Kandel
Eytan Stibbe
Gili Marom
Inbar Ashkenazi
Lior Handelsman
Maya Gal-Or
Yossi Abu

Top 10 most influential voices in Climate Tech in Israel (ranked):

1. Yosef Abramowitz – Known as “Captain Sunshine,” pioneer of solar energy fields in Israel, CEO of Gigawatt Global, Nobel Peace Prize nominee, and one of the most visible Israeli climate tech activists.20 Israelis leading the way out of the climate crisis - St. Louis Jewish Light

2. Tareq Abu Hamed – Executive Director of the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies, leading renewable energy and cross-border environmental cooperation.20 Israelis leading the way out of the climate crisis - St. Louis Jewish Light

3. Galit Cohen – Former Director General of Israel’s Ministry of Environmental Protection, now leading climate diplomacy and policy initiatives.Speakers - PLANETech Week 2026 | October 18-22, 2026 - TEL AVIV

4. Rotem Trivizki – CEO of PLANETech, Israel’s central climate tech community, shaping the ecosystem and connecting startups with global investors.Speakers - PLANETech Week 2026 | October 18-22, 2026 - TEL AVIV

5. Bracha Halaf – Co-founder and Managing Partner of Gravity Climate Fund, influential in climate-focused venture capital.Speakers - PLANETech Week 2026 | October 18-22, 2026 - TEL AVIV

6. Noa Yayon – Managing Director of the Israeli Climate Action Fund (PAI), mobilizing domestic philanthropy for carbon reduction projects.Israeli philanthropists, a rare breed, coalesce to fund carbon-slashing projects | The Times of Israel

7. Adi Vagman – Managing Partner at E44 Ventures, a leading climate tech investor shaping Israel’s startup landscape.Speakers - PLANETech Week 2026 | October 18-22, 2026 - TEL AVIV

8. Dan Grotsky – Chief Growth Officer at Groundwork BioAg, advancing sustainable agriculture through mycorrhizal fungi technology.Speakers - PLANETech Week 2026 | October 18-22, 2026 - TEL AVIV

9. Carmit Oron – CEO of Salicrop Ltd, developing climate-resilient agricultural solutions for saline and arid environments.Speakers - PLANETech Week 2026 | October 18-22, 2026 - TEL AVIV

10. Hedai Offaim – Sustainability influencer and educator, co-founder of Offaim Farm, promoting regenerative agriculture and climate awareness.Top 20 Israel Sustainability & Environment Instagram Influencers (Sep 2026) - influData

Why these individuals matter

• Abramowitz and Abu Hamed represent the visionary pioneers - one in renewable energy deployment, the other in academic and cross-border collaboration.

• Cohen and Trivizki are ecosystem builders, shaping national policy and startup networks.

• Halaf, Yayon, and Vagman are funding leaders, channeling capital into climate ventures.

• Grotsky and Oron are technology innovators, tackling agriculture and food security challenges.

• Offaim represents the public-facing voice, bridging grassroots sustainability with broader climate tech discourse.

Risks and challenges

• Israel’s climate tech sector is vibrant but faces scaling challenges - many solutions remain in pilot stages.כ-100 חברות ישראליות פועלות בתחום טכנולוגיות להתמודדות עם מדבור - Techtime - חדשות אלקטרוניקה והייטק

• Policy gaps (e.g., limited renewable energy market liberalization) hinder rapid adoption.20 Israelis leading the way out of the climate crisis - St. Louis Jewish Light

• Reliance on philanthropy and venture capital means funding cycles can be volatile.Israeli philanthropists, a rare breed, coalesce to fund carbon-slashing projects | The Times of Israel

Would you like me to also map these individuals to their specific climate tech domains (energy, agriculture, policy, finance, activism) so you can see which areas they dominate?