Technion – Israel Institute of Technology is Israel's oldest university and premier science and technology research institution, a prestigious public research university located in Haifa. Often called the 'MIT of the Middle East,' it is a leading technical university renowned as a cradle for tech innovation and for its engineering, innovation, cybersecurity, computer science, medical research, and defense technology programs. The institution is particularly noted for producing top talent and leaders in technology, engineering, science, and cybersecurity, including numerous tech entrepreneurs, startup founders, innovators, and executives in the high-tech industry, and serves as a major hub for startup innovation. It collaborates with military units, such as the IDF, for talent development, contributes significantly to science, technology, and the startup ecosystem, and focuses on pioneering research and educating leaders in these fields, with many graduates becoming leaders in the global tech industry. It has strong ties to the Israeli defense sector and receives major donations from the Adelson family.