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Discover the surprising tech boom happening in Israel, despite its challenges. Explore how necessity drives innovation, fostering a vibrant start-up culture. Learn about top trends in app development and unique Israeli apps in communication, healthcare, and more. Watch a demo of the Israeli app, WIBBITZ, paving the way for the future of mobile technology.
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APPs for a Better World! EladGoz, Consulate General of Israel, Hong Kong
Something very unique and surprising is happening in Israel!
Israel • Small size • Only 8M People • No natural resources • Geo-Political challenges since inception
Why Start Up Nation? • 2013- close to 10B US$ M&A’s • More than 4000 Start Ups • Leading in R&D Expenditure (% of GDP) • Leading in Patents in Medical Devices (per Capita)
Why and how has this happened in Israel? • Necessity is the “Mother of Invention” • Entrepreneurial spirit and acceptance of failure. • Non Hierarchal society • Long term Government support, risk sharing with private money
Israel App Scene… • 1000’s of App developers • Highest ever App acquisitions “waze” and “Viber”– around 1B US$ each! • Wide range of TECHNOLOGY based APPs
Many Israeli App’s are unique and many are focused on Communication, Healthcare, Navigation, Education etc.
(Short term) Future trends in App’s development… • Micro-location services • Big data meets social • Wearable's • Mobile Security & Privacy
Before we finish… A demonstration of an Israeli App called WIBBITZ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPKEVeNF1Fc