1. The Hi-Tech Sector in Time of Crisis
Orna Berry, Ph.D.
Venture Partner, Gemini Israel Funds
Chair Israel Venture Capital Association (IVA)
2028

2. 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

3. Long Term Planning  Quality of life Employment and personal income
Scientific and technological might
Culture
Innovation and enterpreneurship
Economic growth
Narrowing gaps
Survival…

4. 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!