Israel

Israel

MembersGov’t Authorities Become Guinea Pigs

It’s a bit surprising when government authorities have creative ideas, and even more surprising when they are good ideas.

technological development
Photo: Photo Flash90

In collaboration with the Israel Innovation Authority, several government-owned companies allowing small technology firms to test their inventions on them.

This could kill two birds with one stone, as the small start-ups have an opportunity to test and get their products in front of potential top customers, and the government can improve its efficiency. For Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon, this move even means “bringing state companies into the digital age,” and, in turn, providing citizens with better service.

Start-ups will be able to test their technologies in relevant companies and gain access to data from these companies with the aim of bringing the developed products to market quickly. For this they get a loan, which...

Israel Today Membership

Become a Member

  • Read all member content

    Get exclusive in-depth reports from Israel.

  • Get exclusive in-depth reports from Israel

    Connect with Israel, right from your home.

  • Lift up the voice of truth and hope

    Support Jerusalem-based Zionist journalism.

Already a member? .

About the author

Patrick Callahan

This is an example of author bio/description. Beard fashion axe trust fund, post-ironic listicle scenester. Uniquely mesh maintainable users rather than plug-and-play testing procedures.

Leave a Reply

Login