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The Israeli advantage
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The Israeli advantage: favorable business climate
Israel a fertile land to plant your business seeds in. It has an extensive network of international trade and economic agreements, proven technological capabilities in several fields, many R&D centers, and a thriving venture capital industry.  This section in the Investment Promotion Center site features all you need to know about Israel’s favorable business climate.
The Israeli advantage: exceptional workforce
The Israeli workforce is one of the most educated in the world, with outstanding scientists and engineers. Israel is also noted for its entrepreneurial spirit and many startup success stories, making it a world leader in patents.
Incentives and benefits for investors in Israel
The Israeli government offers many incentives for both local and foreign investors in industry, tourism and real estate, with special emphasis on hi-tech and R&D companies. The benefits include grants for industrial R&D, startup incubators, employment grants and government assistance in employee training.
Leading business sectors
This section of the IPC website provides detailed information on the business sectors that make Israel a leading country for global investments. These include the telecommunication and semiconductor industry, biotechnology and medical devices, chemical production, advanced environmental solutions, agro-technology, security products and services, and venture capital.
International economic agreements
This section outlines the many trade agreements and international programs that facilitate business activity in Israel and provide profitable prospects for investors. Israel has free trade agreements with many countries, as well as treaties on avoidance of double taxation. It is also a member of numerous international R&D programs, partnerships and trade organizations.
Success stories
Here are some of the success stories that put Israel in the forefront of the global business arena. Examples include companies that started small in Israel and became world leaders in their field, as well as multinationals that made Israel a leading R&D center, benefiting from its diversified hi-tech environment.
 
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