What is FemTech all about?
Femtech, short for "female technology" refers to technological solutions and innovation addressing women’s issues of all kinds. It has become one of the fastest-growing markets of our time.
After years of being overlooked, women’s issues are finally coming to the forefront, driving conversations, creating opportunities, and unlocking immense potential for innovation. Women represent a significant market segment, and with the rise of data, awareness, and advocacy, the demand for impactful solutions is accelerating.
As a HIGHTECH SECTOR Femtech includes technologies aimed at addressing womens’ issues or promoting gender equality. The term also represents a PROFESSIONAL STANDARD, emphasizing the importance of designing products and services that address the needs of all genders—regardless of the field—resulting in better, more effective solutions.
FemTech Israel Community
The main goal of Femtech Israel is to strengthen the Israeli Femtech ecosystem in both the local and international industries. Promoting services, products, and innovations tailored to the unique needs of women and raising gender awareness throughout all stages of product development and designing.After years of being overlooked, women’s related agenda is brought to the forefront, being discussed, creating new opportunities and a great innovation potential. Women are an immense market segment and with the rise of data, knowledge and awareness, the demand for better options is accelerating.
Building and advancing the Israeli ecosystem by establishing professional platforms for discussion and consultation, providing options for professional training and acquiring practical tools.
Organizing and Leading meetups and networking events both online and offline, catering to specific professional groups as well as the general public.
Providing professional content and practical knowledge for the variety of roles within the ecosystem through varied platforms, such as Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, a monthly newsletter, and a dedicated website.
Facilitating collaboration between all relevant organizations and stakeholders, and creating professional connections, business opportunities, and economic growth in order to promote the Femtech ecosystem locally and internationally.
Leading a professional community that brings together everyone engaged in the field, whether directly in the tech industry or in related professions.
FemTech Israel’s Activity
How Israel Is Leading the FemTech Revolution
Parlayme | Tech News
Israel is poised to lead the way in FemTech, but challenges remain in realizing full potential | CTECH
The Annual FemTech Conference celebrating IWD with a series of inspiring ‘TED’ style lectures (ENG)
When we give something a name, like calling an industry 'FemTech' we can measure it, criticize it and aspire to build it | ‘AT’ magazin
The next FemTech frontier: personalized and innovative birth control | CTECH
How can we harness technology to promote gender equality and women's sexual health?
A guided ‘FemTech prism’ tour at Hadassah College's final exhibition for their industrial design department
Femtech is coming of age in Israel Israel21c magazin
The Annual FemTech Conference
On International Women's Day we take the opportunity to mark women’s achievements and equality. In the past two years, since FemTech Israel’s establishment, a festive event has been held to celebrate the occasion. An outstanding unique conference, featuring a series of short, impactful ‘TED’ style lectures - aimed at exposing the remarkable activity of the Israeli ecosystem in the field.
For more information (in Hebrew) go to
Annual FemTech Conference
The Israeli FemTech Map
Israel, which is recognized in the world as Startup Nation, is one of the leading FemTech exporters in the world despite its relative size.
Israel is recognized globally as ‘STARTUP NATION’, its entrepreneurial spirit is deeply ingrained also in the FemTech sector. Israel is characterized by a growing awareness of women's rights, a demand for gender equality, and an understanding of the potential in the FemTech field. Additionally, the public sector structure in Israel holds significant potential for advancing FemTech - academic institutions, the public healthcare system, innovation authority, and other public entities that have the potential to bridge knowledge gaps and support activities in the FemTech ecosystem. All of these factors make Israel an ideal hub for FemTech development.
Start-Up Nation Central is an NGO aimed at connecting Israeli innovation to the international industry. SNC’s Database (AKA finder) provides you with current, robust data, key insights, and must-know trends about the Israeli tech industry.
View the list of companies filtered by the tag "FemTech"
If you are part of an Israeli FemTech startup that is not listed, you can register it at this link