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Program Description

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OverviewInnovation Journey

In the midst of the most adverse conditions and after only 70 years of becoming a

nation, Israel has managed to position itself at the top of the world in terms of

disruptive technologies, business development and innovation.

Innovation Journey takes participants to where creativity and knowledge are

combined to execute ideas and form the business models of the future. An exclusive

circle of participants travels to selected innovation centers and comes in direct

contact with start-ups, high-tech, researchers, venture capital and cross-thinkers.

This is what Innovation Journey is about.

We invite you to see Israel, the Startup Nation for a close look at how it’s becoming

the Innovation Nation!

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AboutThe Program

Become intimately familiar with the innovation ecosystem

that transformed Israel into the Startup Nation

►MEET the entrepreneurs who are creating disruptive companies that challenge the way we live.

►LEARN concrete innovation techniques that you can apply to your company.

►DISCOVER new ways to approach business.

►PARTICIPATE in presentations at universities and research institutions of Israel.

►VISIT and meet with the government officials of relevant agencies that are key to the sustained

development of the innovation ecosystem.

►BE INTRODUCED to venture capital firms and learn their philosophy, how they partner with

other firms, academy and government.

►CONNECT with incubators, accelerators, labs and campuses that encourage and support

entrepreneurs to take a risk with their ideas to change the world.

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80+ of the largest 500 companies in the world have R&D centers in Israel

About IsraelInternational R&D Centers

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About IsraelFrom Experience….

"Israel is a science and high-tech superpower. Considering the density of startups in Israel and local successes, Israel is like a part of Silicon Valley.“- Bill Gates, Microsoft Corp.

“Israel is the most promising investment hub outside the US. If you're going to the Middle East to look for oil, you can skip Israel. If you're looking for brains, look no further. Israel has shown that it has a disproportionate amount of brains and energy.”– Warren Buffet, Berkshire Hathaway.

"Israel is booming in terms of entrepreneurship because you have a culture that allows you to challenge authority and question everything. You don't follow the rules." - Eric Schmidt, Alphabet Inc. (Google)

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AboutThe Israeli Innovation Ecosystem

1,400+New Startups

/ Year

6,000+Tech Startups

350Multinational R&D Centers

100+Accelerators

300+VCs

50Entrepreneurship

Programs

Tech Transfer

Companies

University Research

IsraelInnovation Authority

IndustryBasic

Research Institutes

in the world!

1# of researchers

/1,000 employed

ST

1# of engineers

/10,000 people

ST

2R&D expenditure

as a % of GDP

ND

One week exploring the most

dynamic innovation ecosystem…

Military & Government

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AboutInnovation Journey

Innovation Journey provides a unique opportunity to get up close and

personal with the “startup nation.”

The program consists of a full week of visits to and presentations by the

most relevant actors in the innovation ecosystem including established

companies, startups in different stages, universities and research centers,

government and NGOs to discovering the entrepreneurial spirit that drives

the nation. Since 2016….

40+ 1K+ 2K+

Note: Data based on Innovation Journey’s logistics & content provider.

* Database of companies that may be visited in multiple verticals

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The Three Pillars of Innovation Journey#1 Education and Application

Business Opportunities Networking

Education & Application

INNOVATION

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Education &Application

The content of site visits and the contributions of the experts are tailored

to the participants’ interests. You’ll visit….

COMPANIES

VENTURE CAPITAL

INCUBATORS

ACCELERATORS

R&D CENTERS

GOVERNMENT

FINANCING

NGOs

TECH HUBS

BASIC RESEARCH

INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

BLOCKCHAIN

AUTONOMOUS DRIVING

MACHINE LEARNING

INTERNET OF THINGS

SENSORS

DRIP IRRIGATION

AUGMENTED & MIXED REALITY

working with...VERTICAL INDUSTRIES

FIN-TECH & ECOMMERCE

INVESTMENT & CROWDFUNDING

MEDIA & ADVERTISING

MED-TECH

FOOD-TECH

AGRO-TECH

ENTERTAINMENT & GAMING

VIRTUAL REALITY

CYBERSECURITY

SEMICONDUCTORS

AERONAUTICS`

in...

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Education &Application

✓Companies and

Innovation CentersMeet with officers of prominent

Israeli and international companies with innovation centers.

Innovation Journey exposes you to all aspects of the innovation ecosystem

Policy Makers andGovernment AgenciesUnderstand the different governmental programs and policies instrumental to Israel becoming the Startup Nation.

✓

Business and Innovation Incubators

Meet entrepreneurs in the startup stage of their companies and learn

about developing technologies.

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Venture Capital and Investors

Meet with investors and partners of multiple investment funds and understand the venture capital mechanics of Israel.

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Success and Failure CasesLearn success and failure cases of well-known Israeli companies and

entrepreneurs.

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Universities and Research InstitutionsVisit the main learning and research institutions and their innovative approach to transferring technology to business that generate products.

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Education &Application

The PresentersRecognized public figures, academics, businessmen, and

government officials share their experiences and approach

to create disruptive technologies and companies.

Theoretical & Practical Content

✓ Innovation

✓ Lean startup concept

✓ Intellectual property transfer

✓ Raising capital

✓ Government partnerships

✓ Social Integration

✓ Urban considerations

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The Three Pillars of Innovation Journey#2 Business Opportunities

Business Opportunities Networking

Education & Application

INNOVATION

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BusinessOpportunities

Multinational R&D centers

Incubators

Accelerators

Research Centers

Universities

Crowdsourcing Investment Companies

Spend the week interacting with relevant actors of the Startup Nation.

A unique exposure to generate relationships and foster business opportunities!

Venture Capital

Startups

Tech Transfer Companies

Growth Companies

Medical Centers

Municipalities

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Sample of Visited CompaniesStartups – VCs – Gov’t – Universities – Research Institutes

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The Three Pillars of Innovation Journey#3 Networking

Business Opportunities Networking

Education & Application

INNOVATION

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NetworkingEvents

► PARTICIPATE in networking events before the trip

to develop relationships and learn more about the program

►MEET Israeli entrepreneurs in your industry

►MEET startups in different stages

►DEVELOP a tight bond with other like minded entrepreneurs in your group

► LEARN, inspire and be inspired with your peers

► STAY inspired and involved with networking events and social groups

after the trip and with a growing number of Innovation Experience alumni

Seven days of non stop activities that will open your mind and

energize you to embark on the innovation path!

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CulturalActivities

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Jerusalem and the Old CityExplore one of the holiest cities of the world with a guided tour of the Old City, the Western Wall, the Jewish, Arab, and Christian Quarters. Walk the Via Dolorosa and visit the Church of the Holy Sepulcher.

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Dead SeaVisit the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth at 1,412 feet below sea level. Experience the relaxing benefits of the minerals and float on the most salty waters in the world.

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Tel Aviv - YaffoExplore the ancient city of Yaffo, The Port of Tel Aviv, Sarona Market and more. Stroll, run, ride a bike or scooter through the sprawling Mediterranean coastline. Discover the shopping and night life of this active city that never sleeps.

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Negev and Judean DessertsVisit a Kibbutz. Have dinner and spend the night at a Bedouin Camp in the Negev Desert. Listen to their fascinating stories as they welcome you into their tents. See the sunrise from the top of Masada – a fortification from the Roman era circa 37 BCE.

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One weekend getting to know the

country, it’s people and the culture!

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More About Israel

8,500 Square Miles

Similar size and populationas New Jersey

► Population: 8.5 million46% of adults are university graduates

► 12 Nobel prizes1 per 700K inhabitants

250+ companies had an IPO on NASDAQ

► 3rd country with most

companies listed on NASDAQ,

after US and China

► Tel Aviv is 2nd most important tech center in the world after

Silicon Valley

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A full week of non stop activities that will open your mind and

energize you to embark on the innovation path!

+1 (201) 948-4848POBox xxxxxParkland, Florida YYYY

Innovation Journeyinnovationjourney.org

E:info@innovationjourney.org Ph.: +1 (201) 948-4848

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