The Hi-Tech Sector in Time of Crisis Orna Berry, Ph.D. Venture Partner, Gemini Israel Funds Chair Israel Venture Capital Association (IVA) 2028
From Incentives to Growth Israel’s only advantage - technological innovation Dual economy – income differences Slow growth since 1973 Globalization challenges Low participation rate in the work force Reduction in academic standing, research and teaching
Long Term Planning Quality of life Employment and personal income Scientific and technological might Culture Innovation and enterpreneurship Economic growth Narrowing gaps Survival…
Keep pushing! How to Strive? Excel in our education – aspire to be the best in the world Keep raising the bar in education Teach innovation and creativity Strengthen partnerships between academia and industry Support sophisticated, small ($20M-$50M) industries – if you want to be large, gather many small… Government support should match or even exceed other countries’ incentive plans Keep pushing!