UK Israel Tech Hub Overview
The UK Israel Tech Hub is a not-for-profit venture operating out of the British Embassy in Israel, with offices in London. The Hub promotes tech and innovation partnerships between the two countries, focusing on areas with high potential for partnerships, such as cybersecurity, future retail, insurtech, edtech, healthcare, smart mobility and smart cities. Since 2011 the Hub has helped facilitate more than 175 bilateral tech partnerships, with market worth of over 800 million. The Hubs activities are tailored for British companies looking for cutting-edge innovation and for Israeli tech companies seeking to grow through the United Kingdom. Activities include business delegations, innovation advisory projects, bespoke visits, conferences and workshops, and networking events.
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UK Ambassador: “I don't think anyone comes to Israel and is not convinced that technology is the future” | CTech
Neil Wigan, the outgoing UK Ambassador to Israel, has reflected on his time in the role, highlighting the partnerships between the two countries in technology and science as a point of pride. During his tenure, the UK-Israel Tech Hub, a non-profit established in 2011, facilitated 250 tech partnerships, generated £1.2 billion ($1.3 billion) in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) from Israel to the UK, and created 16,000 UK jobs. Wigan also praised Israels ability to turn academic research into business propositions. The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the two countries, currently under negotiation, was also discussed.
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Mapping the EdTech Landscape in the Time of Coronavirus
The UK Israel Tech Hub is curating an interactive EdTech Startup Map to showcase solutions to challenges in education as a result of Covid-19. The map will be unveiled on May 18 and will highlight the need for increased investment in the EdTech sector. The goal is to demonstrate the impact and growth opportunities in EdTech and the importance of investing in the sector. The map will showcase solutions in K-12 education in the UK and Israel. The UK Israel Tech Hub aims to assist UK corporates tap into innovation from Israel and has been active in encouraging innovation in education in both countries. The Hub has received hundreds of applications for the map, showing the potential in the EdTech sector.
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UK Israel Tech Hub Launches 2020 Program With a Focus on Healthcare
The British Ambassador to Israel, Neil Wigan, stated that the U.K. could benefit from Israels medical technology capabilities at the launch event of the TeXchange program in Tel Aviv. The program, initiated by UK Israel Tech Hub, focuses on healthcare innovation for 2020. Trade relations between the U.K. and Israel have been growing, with $11 billion-worth of goods and services exchanged between the two nations in 2018. Representatives from various technology providers spoke at the event, highlighting the challenges of working in the U.K. and the complexities of the U.K.s National Health Service (NHS). Brexit was also a major topic of discussion, causing uncertainty and regulatory issues.
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The UK's growing tech trade ties with Israel
Israeli maritime data firm Windward plans to invest more in London despite Brexit, citing the opportunities in the UK. The UK Israel Tech Hub, a government scheme launched in 2011, has been successful in boosting business links between the two countries. The scheme helps British firms find Israeli technology and assists Israeli technology businesses in selling their products and services in the UK. The value of Israeli investments in the UK has grown by 33% since the Brexit referendum, reaching £152m in the year following the decision. The UK government is now looking to replicate the model with other countries. Windward founder Ami Daniel believes that these new hubs will help companies from other countries expand into the UK.
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7 articlesRedHill plans to submit UK MAA1 for Talicia for H. pylori infection, using MHRA's2 new fast-track approval process, referencing FDA approval, with potential UK...
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UK Ambassador: “I don't think anyone comes to Israel and is not convinced that technology is the future” | CTech
Neil Wigan, the outgoing UK Ambassador to Israel, has reflected on his time in the role, highlighting the partnerships between the two countries in technology and science as a point of pride. During his tenure, the UK-Israel Tech Hub, a non-profit established in 2011, facilitated 250 tech partnerships, generated £1.2 billion ($1.3 billion) in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) from Israel to the UK, and created 16,000 UK jobs. Wigan also praised Israels ability to turn academic research into business propositions. The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the two countries, currently under negotiation, was also discussed.
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Mapping the EdTech Landscape in the Time of Coronavirus
The UK Israel Tech Hub is curating an interactive EdTech Startup Map to showcase solutions to challenges in education as a result of Covid-19. The map will be unveiled on May 18 and will highlight the need for increased investment in the EdTech sector. The goal is to demonstrate the impact and growth opportunities in EdTech and the importance of investing in the sector. The map will showcase solutions in K-12 education in the UK and Israel. The UK Israel Tech Hub aims to assist UK corporates tap into innovation from Israel and has been active in encouraging innovation in education in both countries. The Hub has received hundreds of applications for the map, showing the potential in the EdTech sector.
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UK Israel Tech Hub Launches 2020 Program With a Focus on Healthcare
The British Ambassador to Israel, Neil Wigan, stated that the U.K. could benefit from Israels medical technology capabilities at the launch event of the TeXchange program in Tel Aviv. The program, initiated by UK Israel Tech Hub, focuses on healthcare innovation for 2020. Trade relations between the U.K. and Israel have been growing, with $11 billion-worth of goods and services exchanged between the two nations in 2018. Representatives from various technology providers spoke at the event, highlighting the challenges of working in the U.K. and the complexities of the U.K.s National Health Service (NHS). Brexit was also a major topic of discussion, causing uncertainty and regulatory issues.
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The UK's growing tech trade ties with Israel
Israeli maritime data firm Windward plans to invest more in London despite Brexit, citing the opportunities in the UK. The UK Israel Tech Hub, a government scheme launched in 2011, has been successful in boosting business links between the two countries. The scheme helps British firms find Israeli technology and assists Israeli technology businesses in selling their products and services in the UK. The value of Israeli investments in the UK has grown by 33% since the Brexit referendum, reaching £152m in the year following the decision. The UK government is now looking to replicate the model with other countries. Windward founder Ami Daniel believes that these new hubs will help companies from other countries expand into the UK.
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UK Israel Tech Hub celebrates 175 partnerships, 54 deals
The UK Israel Tech Hub has facilitated 175 tech partnerships and 54 deals worth £85 million. It enables British companies to access Israeli innovations and helps Israeli companies go global. The potential economic impact of the partnerships is estimated to be £800 million. The hub focuses on sectors such as retail, insure-tech, cyber, healthcare, mobility, smart cities, ed-tech, and Arab-led technology. Strategic programs have been facilitated, including the establishment of innovation centers in Israel by UK partners such as RBS and HSBC. The hub has also launched the UK Israel Dangoor Health Initiative to bring Israeli healthcare innovations to the UKs National Health Service. Arab-Israeli startups have also benefited from the hub.
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UK-Israel tech partnerships a boost to Britain's economy
A report by the UK Israel Tech Hub reveals that technology partnerships between the UK and Israel have had a positive impact on Britains economy, with deals worth over $100 million. The report states that the partnerships have led to 175 tech partnerships, potentially boosting the UK economy by £800 million. The UK Israel Tech Hub aims to promote partnerships in technology and innovation between the two countries. The report was released ahead of Prince Williams visit to Israel and comes as the UK seeks new trading partners amidst Brexit.
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| BI Verification | Yanina Wainscheinker |
| Crunchbase | uk-israel-hub |
| Phone | +97237251286 |
| Last updater | Dana Arnon |
| Updater email | dana.arnon@mail.huji.ac.il |
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| Created | 2016-03-16T00:00:00.000Z |