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Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators in Israel: An International Comparison 2024 – Extended Topic: R&D and Innovation in the Fields of Life Sciences and Health, Agri-Food-Tech, Energy and Climate-Tech. Indicators and Current Situation in Israel

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This report was prepared as part of the national tender “developing a comprehensive national policy for advancing scientific research in Israel”, commissioned by the National Council for Research and Development at the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology. Its goal is to provide a comparative data infrastructure to support decision makers in three key areas: […]

Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators in Israel: An International Comparison -2024 – Part a – Key figures

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This report, “Indicators for Science, Technology and Innovation in Israel,” was prepared as part of the national tender “developing a comprehensive national policy for advancing scientific research in Israel.” The project was commissioned by the National Council for Research and Development at the Ministry of Science and Technology. The research involves an annual publication featuring […]

Before You Launch: Protocol for Aspiring Entrepreneurs Part 2: Case Study

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In Part 1 we presented a lengthy before-you-launch protocol for entrepreneurs, comprising key issues and questions that demand forethought and early planning. In Part II we provide an interview with the CEO of an Israeli startup Darwin AI whose mantra is “The AI Hub for Government”.
CEO Noam Maital responds to the protocol questions, based on his experience with a successful startup Waycare and a startup-in-progress

Startup Companies in Times of Crisis – Insights

In 2023, the Israeli high-tech sector faced a crisis in investment due to legal changes, a global economic downturn, and later, the impact of the Iron Sword conflict. The United States and Europe also experienced a decline in high-tech investments during this year, although at much lower rates than in Israel. Consequently, at the beginning […]

Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators in Israel: An International Comparison -2023 – Part a – Key figures

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The report consolidates a diverse range of metrics, which are analyzed, organized, and presented in tables and visualization. It tracks trends over time and compares Israel’s performance to selected countries. The analysis includes insights, dividing the data into three main chapters: the business sector, the governmental sector, and the higher education sector. An additional section focuses on national R&D expenditure, detailing its distribution across these sectors and offering international comparisons.

Why Startups Fail: A Survey of Empirical Studies

90% and more of all hi-tech startups fail. True, innovation is very risky, however the odds of failure can be improved. In this study, we survey the empirical literature on the causes of startup failure and propose that the odds of success can be improved by thorough advance preparation.

High tech nation and market driven economy

The paper posits that contrary to the common notion that the Israeli High-Tech industry is the consequence of the market-driven economy, in fact it is the results of far more profound reasons.