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        <title>How Israel became the go-to place for cyber-security</title>
		<link>https://www.timesofisrael.com/how-israel-became-the-go-to-place-for-cyber-security/</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2016 17:28:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>The Chief Scientist's Office of the Economy Ministry has been a key partner in raising the sector to second place worldwide after the US</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/how-israel-became-the-go-to-place-for-cyber-security/">How Israel became the go-to place for cyber-security</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com">The Times of Israel</a>.</p>
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        <title>Israel and Colorado sign deal to promote R&#038;D</title>
		<link>https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-and-colorado-sign-deal-to-promote-rd/</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2015 17:24:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Under new agreement governments  to support search and development projects in high tech, cybersecurity </p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-and-colorado-sign-deal-to-promote-rd/">Israel and Colorado sign deal to promote R&#038;D</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com">The Times of Israel</a>.</p>
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        <title>Israel to ease visa requirements for foreign firms</title>
		<link>https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-to-ease-visa-requirements-for-foreign-firms/</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2015 12:07:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>New Ministry of Economy program will allow qualified investors, tech workers to stay in Israel for up to 5 years</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-to-ease-visa-requirements-for-foreign-firms/">Israel to ease visa requirements for foreign firms</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com">The Times of Israel</a>.</p>
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        <title>Contest spurs tech companies to take on world&#8217;s &#8216;grand challenges&#8217;</title>
		<link>https://www.timesofisrael.com/contest-spurs-tech-companies-to-take-on-worlds-grand-challenges/</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2015 15:46:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>The government is calling on entrepreneurs to marshal their expertise to solve hunger, health and housing problems </p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/contest-spurs-tech-companies-to-take-on-worlds-grand-challenges/">Contest spurs tech companies to take on world&#8217;s &#8216;grand challenges&#8217;</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com">The Times of Israel</a>.</p>
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        <title>Israeli tech investing: Could the best &#8216;opportunities&#8217; yet be ahead?</title>
		<link>http://www.forbes.com/sites/rogeraitken/2015/05/15/israeli-tech-investing-could-the-best-opportunities-yet-be-ahead/</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2015 22:45:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Forbes: As well as investments did in Israel's technological sector did last year, economists believe there's room for growth</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-tech-investing-could-the-best-opportunities-yet-be-ahead/">Israeli tech investing: Could the best &#8216;opportunities&#8217; yet be ahead?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com">The Times of Israel</a>.</p>
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        <title>J&#038;J, Takeda team up to open Israeli biotech incubator</title>
		<link>https://www.timesofisrael.com/jj-takeda-team-up-to-open-israeli-biotech-incubator/</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2015 16:31:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Two of the world's biggest pharmaceutical firms are collaborating to develop new cures for old ills</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/jj-takeda-team-up-to-open-israeli-biotech-incubator/">J&#038;J, Takeda team up to open Israeli biotech incubator</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com">The Times of Israel</a>.</p>
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        <title>Israel signs R&#038;D deal with Mexico</title>
		<link>https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-signs-rd-deal-with-mexico/</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2014 17:43:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Israeli tech is in high demand in Latin America, and the new agreement will foster joint projects between firms in both countries</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-signs-rd-deal-with-mexico/">Israel signs R&#038;D deal with Mexico</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com">The Times of Israel</a>.</p>
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        <title>Chinese tech giant Founder to open Israel subsidiary</title>
		<link>https://www.timesofisrael.com/chinese-tech-giant-founder-to-open-israel-subsidiary/</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2014 15:58:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>The company, worth over $5 billion, is one of the biggest – from China or anywhere else -- to invest in Israel </p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/chinese-tech-giant-founder-to-open-israel-subsidiary/">Chinese tech giant Founder to open Israel subsidiary</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com">The Times of Israel</a>.</p>
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        <title>High-level visitors boost Israel-China business ties</title>
		<link>https://www.timesofisrael.com/high-level-visitors-boost-israel-china-business-ties/</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2014 10:33:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Trade between Jerusalem and Beijing is important enough to both countries that government agencies are getting involved </p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/high-level-visitors-boost-israel-china-business-ties/">High-level visitors boost Israel-China business ties</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com">The Times of Israel</a>.</p>
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        <title>Israel, California sign major tech cooperation deal</title>
		<link>https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-california-sign-major-tech-cooperation-deal/</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2014 13:40:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Under the agreement, companies are invited to submit R&#038;D projects – which could get funding from both sides</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-california-sign-major-tech-cooperation-deal/">Israel, California sign major tech cooperation deal</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com">The Times of Israel</a>.</p>
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        <title>&#8216;Under the radar&#8217; tech incubator named best in Israel</title>
		<link>https://www.timesofisrael.com/under-the-radar-tech-incubator-named-best-in-israel/</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2014 15:52:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>The Trendlines Group is a major force in medical devices and agricultural technology, its co-CEOs said</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/under-the-radar-tech-incubator-named-best-in-israel/">&#8216;Under the radar&#8217; tech incubator named best in Israel</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com">The Times of Israel</a>.</p>
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        <title>Israel&#8217;s &#8216;Tech X-Factor&#8217; victor wins NIS 100k prize</title>
		<link>https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-tech-x-factor-victor-wins-nis-100k-prize/</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2014 17:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Foot ulcer detection system best of this year's tech crop, in a contest sponsored by the Chief Scientist's Office</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-tech-x-factor-victor-wins-nis-100k-prize/">Israel&#8217;s &#8216;Tech X-Factor&#8217; victor wins NIS 100k prize</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com">The Times of Israel</a>.</p>
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        <title>Chief scientist: Tech cares about NASDAQ, not Nablus</title>
		<link>https://www.timesofisrael.com/chief-scientist-tech-cares-about-nasdaq-not-nablus/</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2014 15:58:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>To succeed, you have to fail -- and Israel knows how to turn bad experiences into success, Avi Hasson says</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/chief-scientist-tech-cares-about-nasdaq-not-nablus/">Chief scientist: Tech cares about NASDAQ, not Nablus</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com">The Times of Israel</a>.</p>
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        <title>Arab businesses, Israeli banks: A test of coexistence</title>
		<link>https://www.timesofisrael.com/arab-businesses-israeli-banks-a-test-of-coexistence/</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2014 15:26:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>If the i's aren't dotted and t's crossed, businesses won't get needed funds, says a veteran business consultant</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/arab-businesses-israeli-banks-a-test-of-coexistence/">Arab businesses, Israeli banks: A test of coexistence</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com">The Times of Israel</a>.</p>
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        <title>China buys its way into Israel&#8217;s tech scene</title>
		<link>http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-02-26/china-buys-its-way-into-israel-s-tech-scene.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2014 08:49:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Bloomberg: Loaded with cash, Chinese investors are looking to invest in innovative technology -- and Israel has become a magnet for them</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/china-buys-its-way-into-israels-tech-scene/">China buys its way into Israel&#8217;s tech scene</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com">The Times of Israel</a>.</p>
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