Life Sciences
Fourth in the world in biotechnology patents per capita, Israel not only has the talent to innovate, but the skills to transform technology into successful enterprise. A generous government incentives program is a major factor for pushing progress forward
Israel Life Sciences overview 2010
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Water Technologies
Since its founding, Israel has been coping with water scarcity and has been treating the subject as a national priority. The country has been constantly developing novel and efficient water technologies, which can benefit the world as it is increasingly dealing with water scarcity concerns due to global warming. Israel’s success in answering the country’s water needs stems from its ability to incorporate an extensive variety of solutions under multiple constrains.
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Communication
In the past decade, Israel has emerged as a leading supplier for the global telecommunications industry. Producing cutting-edge, innovative technologies, Israeli communications companies continue to attract top-tier institutional investors, raising a tremendous $88 million from venture capitalists in 2004.
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Homeland Security
As a top national priority, Homeland Security in Israel is more than just an exportable commodity. Israel’s self-reliance has created a diversified and cutting edge security industry, adding innovation to existing technologies as well as developing new ones. Israel today has earned its worldwide reputation for providing leading security solutions and continues to successfully partner with key world players to protect airports, seaports, government offices, financial institutions and others.
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Semiconductor Industry
Israel has long been recognized as a leading force in the semiconductor industry. The semiconductor sector drives growth in many markets including microprocessors, data and voice communications, wireless, IP and networking communications, consumer, automotive, defense and more, representing prime opportunities for investment and cooperation.
Chemicals
Israel is one of the leading chemical-producing nations in the world, and chemicals are a primary export. The industry formally began at the beginning of last century, when efforts commenced to extract minerals from the Dead Sea. When the State was founded, the new government established several state-owned companies to mine the raw materials and process the derivatives.
Agro-technology
Israel is internationally recognized as a leader in cutting edge agricultural advancements. Israel’s high level of development is due to the close cooperation between scientists, extension advisers, farmers, and agriculture-related industries, who contribute to the manufacturing of advanced technologies used locally and around the world.
Automotive
While Israel does not engage in large scale vehicle manufacturing, more than 100 Israeli manufacturers supply systems, parts, modules and tooling to both original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and to the secondary market. Originally established to support, among others, the security and aircraft industries, Israeli companies have successfully adapted relevant technologies that were utilized for the military to civilian uses and made themselves a prominent technology destination for the internet
Design
Israel’s creativity in design has gained the country a reputation for being highly marketable and competitive. The country is strongly export-oriented and dependent on its advanced technologies sold on world markets. The concept of design spans all industries. Israeli designers have had breakthrough achievements in communications, interactive media, home and office products, medical devices, military, jewelry, textiles, fashion, toys and graphic design for advertising and branding. Israeli industrial designers collaborate with engineering teams to produce original and creative concepts that are both functional and appropriate for manufacturing.
Film
Israel’s unique cultural, political, religious, and historical landscape provides an exceptionally fertile resource for the country’s film industry – an industry that is gaining increasing international respect for the quality of its productionsThe last five years have seen an impressive growth in the numbers of local cinema audiences viewing Israeli films at the cinemas and there has been a tremendous growing interest worldwide in Israeli films which are screened in major festivals and distributed by major companies. These achievements further confirm the potential, creativity and professionalism of the Israeli film industry.The Israeli government offers generous tax benefits to encourage the production of foreign films in Israel.
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Food
Once known exclusively for its fresh citrus produce and processed citrus products, Israel is now renowned for its vibrant, fast-growing food and beverage industry. European, Middle Eastern and North African cuisines blend to create a diverse array of original Mediterranean-style foods, most of which are kosher certified. Israel’s dynamic food and beverage industry produces gourmet foods, high quality ingredients, and a rich ethnic cuisine. In addition to Israel’s signature produce, the country has also earned a reputation for producing innovative, nutritious and delicious processed foods as well as a celebrated collection of fine gourmet wine.
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Jewelry
Israel has always been a crossroads between cultures, traditions and fashion, bringing together the best of international design, material, technique and color. Israeli designers have used this platform to design exotic, inspirational jewelry with the flair that only this diversity can offer.
Software
Israel– A Software PowerhouseIn the early 1990’s, software exports from Israel totaled $90 million. In 2000, that figure was up to $2.6 billion. Today, software exports have topped $3.6 billion, representing over one-quarter of all technology exports from Israel and almost one-tenth of total national exports. Additionally, the Israeli software sector draws over one-third of all foreign investment in Israel.Israel’s unique geographic, geopolitical, demographic, and cultural characteristics have combined to create a genuinely different software development climate – where innovation and entrepreneurship is the norm, early adoption is the rule, and thinking “out of the box” is a day to day phenomenon
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Electronics
Israel’s electronics industry is one of the country’s leading high-tech sectors and also plays a major role in the success of two other leading industrial sectors: communications and medical devices, with exports in these areas reaching $3.3 billion in 2004.Israel is one of the few countries of its size with end-to-end capabilities in the electronics industry. From basic chip technology, chip design, fabrication and testing, through manufacturing of subassemblies and complete equipment.
Cosmetics
Israeli companies undoubtedly enjoy an exclusive advantage in the global cosmetics and toiletries industry. Direct access to the Dead Sea and its natural minerals and vital ingredients, provides the healthiest production environment on earth and grants Israeli companies like Dead Sea Beauty Products, an incredible competitive edge in the cosmetics market. Many Israeli companies combine advanced science with the natural resources of the Dead Sea, renowned as a unique health and spa site, to produce top of the line cosmetic products. Salts, black mud, and other rich minerals have supported the global success of the Israeli cosmetics industry which exports an annual $ 165 million.
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Energy
Having no extensive resources of fossil fuels, it was only natural for Israel to become a pioneer in researching alternative energy possibilities. The search for renewable energy solutions occupies the minds of many researchers, in the private and academic sector, throughout the country. An arid land with a comfortable and sunny climate, solar energy was one of the first alternatives Israeli researchers
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