Biotech and life sciences occupiers in Tel Aviv typically cluster in Herzliya Pituach, plan ~320 sqft per seat at high-end fit-out ($1900–2800/sqft), and pay around 220 ILS/sqft ($66 USD) on Class A.

• Preferred submarket: Herzliya Pituach.
• Typical fit-out spec: High-end ($1900–2800/sqft).
• Plan ~320 sqft per seat for headcount sizing.
• Class A rent context: 220 ILS/sqft ($66 USD).
• Typical lease: 5 years with 6 months rent-free.
• Talent depth in Tel Aviv: 90/100.

TL;DR

• Preferred submarket: Herzliya Pituach.
• Typical fit-out spec: High-end ($1900–2800/sqft).
• Plan ~320 sqft per seat for headcount sizing.
• Class A rent context: 220 ILS/sqft ($66 USD).
• Typical lease: 5 years with 6 months rent-free.
• Talent depth in Tel Aviv: 90/100.

Where they cluster

Biotech and life sciences occupiers in Tel Aviv typically anchor in Herzliya Pituach. Tech R&D (Microsoft, Apple, Intel), AI, cyber, semiconductor design.

What they pay

Class A rent in Tel Aviv runs 220 ILS/sqft ($66 USD) on a 5-year lease with 6 months free. Prime submarkets sit at or modestly above the city index.

Spec and fit-out

Typical biotech and life sciences fit-out targets high-end specification at $1900–2800/sqft. Branded reception, full client-facing programming, premium furniture, and specialist AV are standard.

Headcount sizing

Plan around 320 sqft per seat blended (workstation + circulation + amenity). A 100-headcount biotech office in Tel Aviv typically targets 32,000 sqft of leasable area.

Talent angle

Cluster effects are decisive: PhD-grade talent concentrates near academic-medical anchors and translational research institutes. Among the deepest tech, AI, cyber, and defense talent pools globally. Strong feed from Tel Aviv University, Technion, Hebrew University, and the IDF tech units (8200, Talpiot). English fluency is structural in tech.

Tax and lease context

Headline corporate tax: 23%. Net leases. 5-7 year terms standard. Free rent of 4-9 months and TI of ILS 600-1,200/sqm typical on a 5-year deal.

Key facts

Frequently asked questions

Where do biotech and life sciences occupiers lease office space in Tel Aviv?

Most cluster in Herzliya Pituach. Rent runs ~220 ILS/sqft ($66 USD) for trophy and prime stock.

What fit-out spec do biotech and life sciences occupiers run in Tel Aviv?

Typically high-end at $1900–2800/sqft.

How much office space per seat should a biotech and life sciences occupier plan in Tel Aviv?

Plan ~320 sqft per seat blended. A 100-person team typically takes 32,000 sqft.

What NAICS codes describe the biotech and life sciences vertical?

Representative NAICS 2022 codes: 541714, 541715, 325412.

What is the talent index in Tel Aviv?

90/100. Use the city profile for full detail.

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• Biotech and life sciences — global overview
• Tel Aviv — full city profile
• Financial services in Tel Aviv
• Asset management in Tel Aviv
• Investment banking in Tel Aviv
• Legal services in Tel Aviv

Editorial provenance

Reviewed by Samuel Okafor — EMEA contributing editor. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our methodology and editorial standards.

Primary sources for this page

• CBRE Marketview reports — CBRE
• JLL Office Insight — JLL
• Cushman & Wakefield Marketbeat — Cushman & Wakefield
• Savills World Research — Savills
• Colliers Global Office Outlook — Colliers

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