6. 1. Entrepreneurial Culture and “DNA”
–technology clusters, quality startups
2. Human Resources –defense, immigration, serial entrepreneurs
3. Quality Academic Institutions -research, 12 Nobel winners, scientists
4. Smart Capital
–VC funds, strategic investors, CVCs, incubators, super angels
5. Global Corporations
–increased presence, exposure and activity, including from Asia
6. Exit Avenues
–M&A is the main avenue, increased activity
7. Commercialization
-defense-related innovation technologies and basic science
8. Government Support
–financial incentives, OCS grants, tax exemptions, incubators
9. Developed Modern Infrastructure
–legal, banking, financial, accounting, IP protection
10. One Hub, One Language, One Community
–one-hour round trip drive covers it all
Israeli Ecosystem
–Strong, Mature and Growing