
Why Israel?
Israel is a leading global destination for Gen Z and Gen Alpha secondary school and tertiary graduates who have a pioneering entrepreneurial spirit and a thirst to be on the cutting edge of human capabilities across the majority of the world’s fastest growing industries
*Future program cohorts are assigned to include not only fathers and sons but also mothers, daughters, and beyond
World's Fastest Growing Industries
Clean Technology & Renewable Energy
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Biotechnology & HealthTech
Virtual & Augmented Reality
Robotics & Automation
5G & Telecommunications
Space Exploration & Commercialisation
FinTech & Digital Payments
Cybersecurity
Gaming & Online Entertainment
Israeli World Rankings
Regularly boasting top scores on global indexes of economic competitiveness, a striking concentration of innovative people, a culture that promotes experimentation and daring, and governmental eagerness to create supportive conditions for entrepreneurs combine to make Israel a leading location for multinational companies, extensive investment and the best and brightest young career minded individuals. This is reflected in their current world rankings:

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1st for Gross Expenditure on R&D, % GDP – 5.4% in 2022 (OECD avg is 2%)
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1st for Venture capital investors, deals/bn PPP$ GDP in 2022
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1st for Venture capital recipients, deals/bn PPP$ in 2022
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1st for Venture capital received, value, % GDP in 2022
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1st for Gross Domestic Expenditure on R&D performed by business, % GDP in 2022
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1st for Females employed w/advanced degrees, % in 2022
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1st for Gross Domestic Expenditure on R&D financed by abroad, % GDP in 2022
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1st for Patent Cooperation Treaty patents by origin/bn PPP$ GDP in 2022
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1st for Information & Comms Technology services exports, % total trade in 2022
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2nd for University-industry R&D collaboration in 2022
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3rd for Joint venture/strategic alliance deals/bn PPP$ GDP in 2022
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3rd for Mobile app creation/bn PPP$ GDP in 2022
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3rd for most companies listed on the NASDAQ, after the US & China in 2022
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3rd by number of AI & machine learning start-ups with $1.6 billion of further funding approved in 2021
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4th happiest country in 2022
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4th best performing economy in 2022
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5th for Cultural & Creative Services exports, % total trade in 2022
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Has the highest per capita of multinational corporations R&D centers at over 350
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Has the highest per capita outside of the US of tech start-ups at over 7300
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Has the highest per capita concentration of scientists & tech professionals
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Israeli’s innovation ecosystem is valued at $120 billion
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In 2021, Israeli Cybersecurity start-ups raised an impressive $8.8 billion
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46–50% of its population have tertiary education with almost 50% of 34–44 year olds holding advanced degrees — the highest in the world
The 'Start Up' Nation
Convergence of Culture & Expertise
Nobel Prize Winners & Humanitarians
Entrepreneurial Spirit & Innovation Capital
A Global Marketplace
In terms of both time zone and geographical location, Israel holds a strategic position as a crossroads between Asia and Europe. This unique vantage point serves as a cultural and geographic bridge, facilitating access to diverse markets. Notably, Israeli exports, accounting for approximately 30% of the nation's economic activity, surged by over 10%, reaching unprecedented figures of between $160 billion and $165 billion in 2022. Additionally, Israel's distinctive collaborative relationship with the United States presents an advantageous gateway for Israeli tech firms into the US market, offering easier access than counterparts in the EU and Asia. As a result, Israel claimed the fourth position in the list of best-performing economies among OECD countries in 2022, as ranked by The Economist. This achievement places Israel ahead of economies like Japan, France, and Italy, which also secured positions in the top 10. Meanwhile, the US economy, with a growth rate of 0.2%, ranked 20th, and Germany found itself in the 30th place, according to The Economist.
Israel stands as a vibrant testament to the harmonious coexistence of diverse cultures. Its multicultural tapestry of individuals, with origins in over 100 different countries spanning five continents, weaves together a rich mosaic of traditions, ancient and modern wisdom, languages and lifestyles, fostering an atmosphere of inclusivity, understanding and innovation. The richness of Israel’s different cultures not only makes Israel a fascinating place to visit and to do business, but also highlights one of the main attractive features of its workforce. A risk-taking and optimistic collective, it is only natural that it is the source of so much innovation and creativity, particularly in start-ups and the tech industry. Israel is recognised as the 4th happiest country in the world in 2022 amongst 137 countries in the UN sponsored index - The World Happiness Report, compared to Australia at 12th, US at 15th and the UK at 19th.
Israel's remarkable history of Nobel Prize winners and humanitarian contributions stands as a testament to its unwavering commitment to advancing knowledge and bettering the world. Israel has more Nobel Prizes per capita than the United States, France and Germany and has more laureates, in real numbers, than India, Spain and China. The nation's intellectuals and visionaries have made profound breakthroughs in various fields, ranging from chemistry and physics to literature and peace efforts. Moreover, Israel's humanitarian efforts extend beyond accolades, as the nation consistently extends a helping hand to communities in need around the world. From disaster relief missions to medical aid initiatives, Israel's dedication to alleviating suffering and fostering positive change highlights the essence of its deeply ingrained values.
Nurturing a dynamic entrepreneurial spirit, Israel has gained widespread acclaim for propelling fledgling start-ups into formidable and profitable enterprises with exceptional agility. Beyond Silicon Valley, Israel lays claim to the world's most concentrated cluster of high-tech companies, cementing its stature as the second most thriving global start-up ecosystem, surpassing prominent cities such as NYC, LA, Seattle, Boston, and London. This vibrant hub is affectionately known as Silicon Wadi. Bolstered by a robust entrepreneurial culture, a resilient technological framework, and an innovation ecosystem valued at $120 billion, Israel has earned a global reputation as the “start-up nation”, harbouring an astonishing 7,300 tech start-ups—the highest per capita count outside of the United States. Impressively, Israel has the third most companies listed on the NASDAQ, after the United States and China.
A Forerunner in Future Education
Israel nurtures a first-class higher education system that boasts some of the greatest universities, colleges, and research institutions for producing entrepreneurs with 46-50% of its population tertiary educated. Renowned within the fields of Innovation, Science, and Engineering, Israel on a per capita basis, has the highest concentration of scientists and tech professionals than any other country in the world. After the US, Israel is the nation with the most universities ranked in the top 50 ahead of Canada and the UK. Currently, four Israeli universities offer among the top 50 undergraduate programs globally that produce the most entrepreneurs, showcasing their 'out-of-the-box' approach to academic excellence and problem solving:
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Tel Aviv University (ranked 8th) fostered 694 graduates who established 577 companies, collectively amassing $10.6 billion in inaugural rounds of venture funding in the period between January 1, 2006 and August 2019.
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Technion-Israel Institute of Technology (ranked 14th) cultivated 510 entrepreneurs who initiated 433 enterprises, securing $9.3 billion in funding during the same time frame.
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Hebrew University of Jerusalem (ranked 34th) cultivated 333 entrepreneurs, nurturing the foundation of 294 companies that secured $5.5 billion in initial venture funding.
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Ben-Gurion University of Negev (ranked 49th) fuelled the ambitions of 240 entrepreneurs who established 214 companies, procuring $3.5 billion in a first round of venture funding throughout the period.
Universal Technology Center
Israel stands out as the foremost investor in research and development on a global scale, consistently doubling the average OECD rate. Additionally, it holds a prominent position as a world leader in University-industry R&D collaboration, securing the second rank globally. This achievement is underpinned by the symbiotic relationship between academia, industry, and government, facilitating the rapid transformation of scientific innovations into market-ready products and lucrative business ventures. The testament to this synergy is the presence of over 350 R&D centers established by multinational corporations, marking the highest per capita count internationally. Among these centers are numerous Fortune 500 companies, such as Apple, Intel, Microsoft and IBM, exemplifying Israel's significant and disproportionate influence on driving global innovation forward. Furthermore, the United Arab Emirates has acknowledged Israel’s market innovation potential by earmarking $10bn of investments into its economy over the next 5 years.


Mega-Companies Thriving in Israel
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Microsoft is known for generating novel ideas and spearheading the development of revolutionary technologies. Israel has played a significant role in the development of their core technologies, including but not limited to Kinect, Gateway VPN Technology, and Security Essentials Anti-Virus.
Acquisitions
15
Employees
1000+
Annual Revenue
$1.3B
First R&D Center
1989
R&D Centres
1
Microsoft
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Apple's Israel teams are engaged in the development of technologies including storage, chips, cameras, and wireless communication as well as enhancing iPhones, iPads, iMacs, and Apple Watches. Notably, the Herzliya R&D center is the first facility established outside the US and ranks as the second-largest globally.
First R&D Center
2012
R&D Centres
2
Acquisitions
3
Employees
800+
Annual Revenue
$1.2B
Apple
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IBM stands as the world’s largest IT research institution and holds the distinction of being the first MNC to establish a presence in Israel in 1949. IBM has a distinctive symbiotic connection with the Israeli research sector jointly sharing research establishments, including the University of Haifa.
Acquisitions
15
Employees
2200
Annual Revenue
$3B
First R&D Center
1972
R&D Centres
4
IBM
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Intel's presence in Israel stands as its largest operation beyond the borders of the US. The Israeli manufacturing facilities have contributed to the production of over a billion chips and have facilitated exports amounting to $35 billion to date.