Industry is not a dirty word
The new Minister of Industry, Trade and Labor, Naftali Bennett, is changing the name of the Ministry to the Ministry of Economy and Trade. It is not clear why Bennet is making this change but dropping the word “industry” runs contrary to current trends in the advanced western countries.
Science , Technology and Innovation Indicators in Israel: An International Comparison (Fourth edition)
Neaman Institute is pleased to present the Fourth edition of the “indices of Science, Technology and Innovation in Israel: An International Comparison.” This report is published in cooperation with the National Council for Research and Development Israeli Central Bureau of Statistics. This publication contains many key figures for Israel regarding science and technology input and […]
Science , Technology and Innovation Indicators in Israel: An International Comparison (Fourth edition) English version
Neaman Institute is pleased to present the Fourth edition of the “indices of Science, Technology and Innovation in Israel: An International Comparison.” This report is published in cooperation with the National Council for Research and Development Israeli Central Bureau of Statistics. This publication contains many key figures for Israel regarding science and technology input and […]
Middle class under siege
Only coins and tadpoles have just a head and a tail; societies, in contrast, can’t survive and thrive without something in the middle
The Startup Nation’s Scorched Earth
Early exit often leaves scorched earth, because it allows knowledge buyers to easily complete the process of product transfer to a convenient environment for them – and disband the Israeli group.
A Computational Analysis of R&D Support Programs
Government R&D support programs are examined within a dynamic equilibrium model of imperfectly competitive industries in order to study the effectiveness of such programs and the extent to which their design matters. We compare two common support schemes, R&D tax credit and direct R&D grants. Adopting comprehensive welfare measures that take into account government, producer […]
Neophyte politicos, tried businessmen
Some fresh faces may help revitalize a Knesset that has lost respect and trust among ordinary Israelis.
Energy Forum 27: A Smart Energy Grid as a Growth Engine for the Israeli Industry
The Smart Grid is developing in many places in the world to replace the conventional power grid. This is one of the leading topics in the modern energy market, and it is receiving economic and national prioritization as well as massive investments. In Israel too this topic is a priority on the national energy agenda, […]
An Examination of the Collaboration between Industry and the Technion’s Nanotechnology Infrastructure Centers
This research was invited by the Russell Berrie Nanotechnology Institute (RBNI) in order to increase the collaboration between the industry and the Technion’s nanotechnology Infrastructure centers. The research includes a comprehensive survey of industrial companies that have used the Technion’s nanotechnology Infrastructure centers and industrial companies in the nanotechnology fields and other fields that can […]