In early 2024, Harrison Rider LLC developed a strategic plan for a U.S. dual-use innovation firm to open a permanent presence in Israel. The goal: expand access to the Israeli defense tech ecosystem, grow H4X at Israeli universities, and increase dual-use tech collaboration between the U.S. and Israel. The document outlines strategic rationale, market timing (post-2023 Iron Swords conflict), and operational steps for setting up an office in the “Start-Up Nation.”