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Companies such as TATA,

Ybrant and Infosys already

have R&D presence in Israel.

Furthermore, Indian companies

also understand the potential

for advanced manufacturing

in Israel, with Wipro acquiring

H.R. Givon, an Israeli aerospace

components manufacturer,

and Jain Irrigation acquiring

NaanDan and Gavish - Israeli

agro-technology companies

n recent years,Israel has become a global

hub for innovation.This is mainly due to

an enabling ecosystem that is a blend of

multiple factors,creating a unique environment

that allows innovation to flourish.The main

factors contributing to this ecosystem are,

among others:world-class academia,a talented

workforce,presence of almost 300 R&D centers

of multinationals, a very active VC funding

and an entrepreneurial culture.

This spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship

is not confined to R&D and pervades other

activities like manufacturing, and more

generally the whole business ethos.

How to copewith the investment process

Another important component of this

ecosystem is the supportive government

policy. The Israeli Government is open for

business. As part of this effort, the Ministry

of Economy and Industry promotes foreign

investments in Israel, with programs and

services designed to address every phase

of the investment process.

A few examples:

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• Tax Breaks:

Competitive industrial

enterprises that are listed in Israel are entitled

to preferred corporate tax rates that could be

single-digit tax rate if operating in National

Priority Regions (most of Israel's southern

and northern regions).

Israel's Business-Friendly Ecosystem

Invest in Israel introduces you to the Israeli Innovation

Ecosystem. More Indian companies can benefit from

the supportive government policy

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• Grants for Capital:

Industrial companies

located in National Priority Regions can

receive grants of up to 30% of the approved

investment, covering investments in fixed

assets (equipment, buildings, furniture, etc.)

for a period of 5 years.

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• R&D Grants:

The R&D Fund, operated by

the Israel Innovation Authority,allocates about

$250 million each year for high-tech activity

for companies in a variety of sectors and at

different stages of development.

Thus, one could see how comprehensive

governmental incentives –coupledwith Israel's

innovative edge -make Israel one of theworld’s

most attractive places for foreign investors.

Indian companies with presence in Israel

Indian companies are already starting to

recognize the opportunity in Israel.Companies

such as TATA,Ybrant and Infosys already have

R&D presence in Israel. Furthermore, Indian

companies also understand the potential

for advanced manufacturing in Israel, with

Wipro acquiring H.R.Givon,an Israeli aerospace

components manufacturer,and Jain Irrigation

acquiring NaanDan and Gavish - Israeli agro-

technology companies.

Role of Invest in India

We at Invest in Israel are here to help you.We

are a 'one-stop-shop' for foreign investment in

Ziva Eger, Chief Executive

at Foreign Investments

and Industrial Cooperation,

Ministry of Economy and

Industry, Israel

Israel.If you are an investor or a multinational

company, we will engage with you at

conferences abroad and in Israel and supply

information about the Israeli ecosystem,

escort you during your visit, answer follow-

up questions, help you navigate the Israeli

government set-up, deal with regulations,

and much more.In addition,we will be here

to assist you even after you have made your

investment - to ensure that you have the

best Invest in Israel experience.Please don't

hesitate to be in touch!