NASSCOM is organizing a program to promote business between NASSCOM members and Israeli companies, a program that will include a delegation to Tel Aviv, Israel from 12^th - 15^th November 2017. 

The key objective of this program is to generate an understanding about existing innovative eco-system in Israel and work towards identifying specific opportunities for business and growth. The program will include focused B2B matchmaking program. These curated meetings will ensure success for participating companies. 

Israeli technology Industry is a major contributor to National GDP, contributing 26% of the GDP, having second largest NASDAQ listed companies after USA. Its major focus is on Innovation and IP creation. This is aided by significant Government spending to encourage innovation and creativeness. The highlight of Israel is innovation and development of cutting edge technology.

The purpose of the NASSCOM delegation visit to Israel will be the following:-

• To explore and learn about new and latest technologies
• To explore Business and Investment opportunities
• Strengthen business relations by identifying new projects, investment opportunities and local business partnerships
• Technology transfer /find partners in Israel

NASSCOM Delegation Description

The delegation will comprise of 12 - 15 Indian ICT Companies that are members of NASSCOM.

• SME/ start ups - companies which are looking to learn and also partner with Israeli companies for technology transfer and partnerships
• Product companies - for partnerships
• Large companies - looking for new technology/ and innovations

The companies will have a focus on

• Cyber Security Solutions
• Mobile Services & Vertical Solutions
• Digital Technologies
• Telecom/mobile/VAS and new age technologies along with
• e-commerce
• Fintech
• Health tech

The Partner Program Will Be Divided In 3 Phases

First Phase- 4 weeks prior to the visit

1. Gauging the interests of the Indian companies

• Provision of companies' profile and areas of interest
• Conduct calls with companies to fully understand their needs, expectations, and their current activities and products.

2. Screening Israeli companies

• Based on the Indian companies' interest, prepare for each company a list of up to 20 relevant Israeli companies that include profile and other relevant information.
• Discuss with Indian companies the relevance of the Israeli companies, and arrange more info if needed.

3. Preparation of final program and B2B meetings and choose Indian companies for B2B meetings

Second Phase

• Visit to Israel, that will include the attached program and include the following elements: Business environment in Israel - what should you look for, what can you leverage etc.
• B2B meetings with local Israeli companies
• Site visits to Israeli companies and incubators
• Innovation Authority (formerly, Office of the Chief Scientist & MATIMOP)
  • The Israel Export and International Cooperation Institute
  • The Israel-India Chamber of Commerce
  • Visit Be'er Sheva new CyberSpark - the Israeli Cyber Innovation Arena

Third Phase- 4- 6 weeks after the visit

• Follow up period
• Ensure continued discussion between Israeli and Indian companies. The draft programme of the delegation is given below for your reference.