The Ascend Project

April 26 - May 3, 2025

Supporting Business and Innovation In Israel

Generation 2 generation invites you to join the 2025 Ascend Project Discovery Trip, where you can connect with Israeli businesses and start-ups and explore investment opportunities in the land.
 

Why Invest in Israel?

According to King Creative Co.:

• Israel maintains a free-market economy with a regulatory framework encouraging foreign investment.
• 1985's U.S.-Israel Free Trade Agreement has eliminated nearly all non-agricultural trade tariffs.
• As of 2023, Israel's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) stood at approximately $509 billion, with a per capita GDP of $52,219.
• The economy experienced a growth rate of 6.5% in 2022, followed by a more modest 2.0% growth in 2023, reflecting both global economic conditions and regional complexities.

Despite fighting a multi-front war and the efforts of the BDS movement, Israel's economy has managed to sustain growth through 2024. Economic modeling predicts a GDP growth rate of 3.5% annually over the next five years, driven by exports in high-tech and healthcare sectors.

Despite Israel's challenges, the nation's innovation-driven economy, skilled workforce, and government support make it a prime destination for global investors.

What to Expect:

• Learn about the impact of the BDS (Boycott, Divest, Sanction) movement, antisemitism, and anti-Zionism and how to counter them effectively.
• Connect with Israeli business owners at exclusive business mixers and maximize investment opportunities.
• The Generation 2 generation team, our hand-picked excellent Jewish guide, and worship leader Joshua Rushing will host the tour.
• Tour the land, visit genuine historical sites, learn from great business minds of the past, and experience the Bible as never before!

How It Works:

• ​Complete the Introduction Form below and submit your Booking Form to reserve your spot today (we will not process your Form until after we receive booking confirmation).
• We will connect you with the closest possible match we have to your desired industries and introduce you during pre-trip Stakeholder Zoom calls.
• Exclusive business mixers in the north and south will facilitate further introductions and meetings.

 

Visit Includes:

• Sailing on the Sea of Galilee and exploring Caesarea, Megiddo, Joshua’s Altar, and Shiloh. Worship at Magdala.
• Observing prophetic industry and agriculture at Mount Kabir Winery.
• Hearing about sustainable, regenerative farming and industry.
• Touring the Temple Mount, Western Wall & Southern Steps, and the Garden of Gethsemane.
• And more!

• Trip Rate: $5,900/£4,600* per person (including a non-refundable $300/£230* booking deposit)
  • The trip price does not include any applicable non-refundable payment processing fees.

• Your spot is not reserved until we receive your booking deposit.
• 100% of your trip balance, plus tip money, MUST be paid in full by March 1, 2025.

 
*** If, for any reason, our trip to Israel cannot take place due to government-enforced travel restrictions, we will reschedule the trip for a later date. Your deposits and any payments received will automatically transfer to the new date. We will contact you for additional payment in the case of a price increase. In this scenario, if you desire to cancel, we will refund your payment, minus the non-refundable deposit and payment processing fees. Please email us for more information. ***

Rates include:

• Shared double rooms at 5-star accommodations: Dan Accadia Herzliya, David’s Harp Hotel Galilee, and the Inbal Jerusalem.
  • Single-room accommodations are available for an additional $1,800/£1,380* fee per person.
• Airport assistance and bus transfer.
• An excellent English-speaking Jewish guide.
• All site entrance fees and headset rental.
• All daily meals.

Not included: flights, drinks other than water or coffee at meals, $150 for tour-related tips (bus driver, hotel staff, and tour guide - collected with trip payments), personal items, travel insurance for trip cancellation, and travel health insurance (see below for more information). Please email us to learn more about our trip cancellation policy.

Travel Medical Insurance: Due to the ongoing conflict, all participants must purchase travel medical insurance. Our policy is to buy a group plan from a reputable agency in the land for everyone on the trip, and passengers reimburse us. This cost is in addition to the trip price. Please email us for more information.

ETA-IL: The Israeli Population & Immigration Authority now requires travelers to Israel from visa-exempt countries (i.e., the USA, UK, Germany, etc.) to obtain an ETA-IL (Electronic Travel Authorization) to enter the state of Israel. An ETA-IL allows approved travelers to travel to Israel and stay for up to 90 days per visit. Your ETA-IL is generally valid for multiple trips for up to two years from the date your application is approved or until your passport expires, whichever comes first. Applications can take up to 72 hours to process. All travelers, regardless of their home country, must apply for an ETA-IL no later than April 19, 2025, to ensure timely approval.

Flights must be booked separately. Please try to arrive at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion airport no later than 4 pm on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Contact us if you would like flight recommendations. Tour participants are responsible for coordinating with the appropriate hotel(s) to extend reservations for arrivals earlier than April 26th or departures later than May 3rd.  Please do not purchase airfares until you have verified your desired arrival and departure dates/times with us.

 Introduction Form  Book Here