The purpose of this study was to identify and analyze the location considerations of the High-Tech industries located in Rehovot – Nes Ziona area. In order to test the research hypotheses a personal questionnaire was administered through a personal interview with the company’s general manager or one of the company’s senior executives. In addition, personal interviews were carried out with representatives of the academic\/research institutions. Public representatives in the Municipality of Rehovot and on the council of Nes Ziona and several other experts were also interviewed. Forty-six High-Tech companies are located in the study area of these 35 companies agreed to be interviewed.<\/p>\n
The research findings show the strong ties which exist between location considerations of the High Tech companies and the academic\/research institutions located in the study area. The initiative to establish the Weizmann Science Park came from the Weizmann Institute itself. Inter-relationships exist between the High-Tech companies that where surveyed and the academic\/research institutions in the study area. These inter-relationships are stronger with the companies belonging to the natural sciences group.<\/p>\n
The Rehovot – Nes Ziona area, and especially the Weizmann Science Park, have a good tnd high prestigious image that attracts High-Tech companies to the area. It was found that High-Tech industries prefer to be located on the outskirts of the metropolis. An especially important factor for the location of the High-Tech companies is the availability of land, buildings and local infrastructure.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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