Israel has the highest number of start-ups per capita and more scientists and engineers in the workforce than anywhere in the world, making it a global hub for innovation. Over 300 global companies have R&D centres in Israel.
Given the high concentration of innovation, our delegations are able to explore the broadest range of innovation and disruptive thinking in a short trip.
Following a short 5 hour flight from London, we meet with the founders of leading local companies and funds as well as global corporates to better understand how technology can benefit and impact their businesses.
“In a very small space you’ve got such a lot of concentrated people investing in technology and thinking about what’s needed for the future – so you can fit alot into a very short trip.”
Ann Cairns
Vice-Chairman
Mastercard
Vice Chairman
MasterCard
“I would thoroughly recommend this experience to non executive board members. It will help them to refresh their knowledge and understanding of the latest innovations, allowing them to contribute in a more meaningful way to the strategy discussions inside their companies.
Executives should think of the experience as “time out” to reflect on their business and ask themselves if they are making the most of the latest technological advances. They will see and hear many new things as they are exposed to the ecosystem which created a nation of 6,500 start-ups. Many of those start-ups could be very relevant to their business in terms of disruption and growth.
An important part of the agenda is impact investing. Tomorrow’s world will be one where companies are not solely measured on financial performance. but also the social impact they bring. This is important for Executives and non executives alike.”
Global Head of Treasury and Trade Solutions
Citi
It was very useful and productive. Schedule and meetings were very well thought through, variety of start ups and speakers were excellent. We have several follow ups which we are already working on. Hospitality was exceptional and enjoyed meeting other delegates.
Chairman, Peregrine Holdings
Executive Chairman, The Stenham Group
I would highly recommend this trip to anyone looking to understand the Israeli high tech scene a little better
Head of Global Innovation
International Airlines Group (IAG)
“I was deeply impressed by the technologies we’ve seen – some of which are world changing technologies.”
CEO
Level39
“The trip was well planned and the programme was stimulating, diverse and pitched at the right level. I highly recommend UK Israel Business.”
Managing Director & Senior Partner
Patron Capital
“It was really great to be part of the delegation. The breadth of the companies we visited was fantastic and in the few days, we came up with several interesting opportunities for the expansion of our businesses.”