Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen drawing after attending a press conference launching 'Campus TLV' a technology hub for Israeli start-ups, entrepreneurs and developers at Google's Tel Aviv offices Monday, December 10, 2012 (photo credit: Kobi Gideon/Flash90)
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Google is searching for promising Israeli high-tech companies. The international technology giant on Monday launched its “Campus Tel Aviv,” a 1,500-square-foot (140-square-meter) space that will hold regular events for local entrepreneurs and offer access to Google staff and other industry experts.
The facility will also host “Launchpad,” a selective, free two-week boot camp for early stage start-ups. It plans to help 100 promising Israeli start-ups there each year.
Google calls the facility an “innovation hub” for Israel’s many start-ups.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attended Monday’s launch and praised Israel as the “start-up nation,” the world’s second-largest center of tech start-ups after Silicon Valley.
“The world is flying fast,” he said, “and we’re leading the way.”
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Benjamin Netanyahu’s Hanukkah Google doodle (photo credit: courtesy GPO)
During his visit, Netanyahu drew a “Google doodle,” marking the Jewish festival of Hannukah.
Google started its first Launchpad last year in London.
Copyright 2012 The Associated Press.
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