Why the UK for Arabic Digital Content?
The UK is ranked number one worldwide in the relative size of its internet economy, and is home to world-leading companies in digital media and services. The UK has traditionally been a hub of Arabic-language media and has strong links to the Arabic-speaking world, which is now demonstrating unprecedented growth in its online content and services markets. The UK can function as a bridge for start-ups who want to access hundreds of millions of potential customers in Arabic-speaking nations.
Why Israel for Arabic Digital Content?
Almost 20% of Israel’s population are native Arabic speakers and they enjoying the unique technology and business infrastructure that the “Start-Up Nation” has to offer, which is not available in most of the MENA region. Many promising Arab entrepreneurs and startups in Israel are capitalising on this opportunity and specifically addressing the digital content segment: in Arabic mobile apps, Arabic News and Entertainment, e-commerce, gaming, edutainment, streaming, portals and e-Publishing.
Why the UK for Digital?
The UK is ranked number one worldwide in the relative size of its Internet Economy. Online retail is nearly 3x as strong as in the USA, and online advertising is nearly double. The UK has one of the largest and most diverse creative industry sectors in the world, and is home to world-renowned businesses in Media, Advertising, Fashion, TV, Film and Design. In recent years London has become home to Europe's fastest-growing digital tech cluster.
Why Israel for Digital?
With the highest number of tech start-ups per capita outside of Silicon Valley, and high-tech exports making up 45% of Israel’s total exports, it’s no wonder that Israel is commonly referred to as the “start-up nation”.With thousands of innovative start-ups in the new media and e-commerce space, there is tremendous potential for partnership with British companies looking to partner with innovative solutions which are crucial for retaining a competitive edge. Israeli businesses are internationally oriented, with a small local market driving companies to look beyond their borders as a source of growth.
Why the UK for Biomed?
The UK pharmaceutical industry has discovered or developed more than 20% of the world’s 100 top selling medicines. The UK has the largest and most mature biopharmaceutical product pipeline in Europe, second only to the US. The UK has a strong medical device and diagnostics sector which benefits from world players and SMEs with R&D and operations in the UK. The NHS is the principle purchaser in the UK and one of the largest worldwide, representing over 700 organizations and working to consolidate policies and practices on development, adoption and purchase of new technologies.
Why Israel for Biomed?
Israel has a very strong talent pool, and has been acknowledged as a world leader in the quality of scientific research institutions. It has the highest percentage of engineers in the world, as well as the highest number of physicians per capita. It is unsurprising therefore that Israel leads the world for medical device patents per capita. Israel has impressive achievements in pharmaceuticals and particularly in medtech start-ups, with many rewarding investor exits and partnerships with international medical device companies.
Why the UK for Cleantech?
The UK has an international reputation for world-leading capabilities and outstanding solutions and services in low carbon, water, environmental, and agricultural technologies. The UK is the world’s sixth largest market for low carbon and environmental goods and services, and is Europe’s largest center of capital for cleantech innovation. British infrastructure companies have a strong global presence and a hunger to align with the best technology companies to deploy advanced solutions in global markets.
Why Israel for Cleantech?
Israel’s entrepreneurial culture and technical expertise make it a natural hub for cleantech innovation, with approximately 400 companies, and world-class research institutions. Early-stage companies are supported by a dynamic incubator base, supportive government policy and a strong investment community. Israeli businesses are internationally oriented, with a small local market driving companies to look beyond their borders as a source of growth. Israel is regarded as a global centre of water and agriculture innovation, having benefited from decades of experience in harnessing the power of technology to overcome water scarcity.
Innovation That Drives Success
Whether an entrepreneur or an investor, a well-established corporation or a fledging startup - we can help you uncover the advantages of partnering with British or Israeli counterparts in technology and innovation. The Hub focuses its activities within sectors identified as having unique synergies between the two countries, including Digital, Biomed, Cleantech and Arabic Digital Content.
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