INNOVATION in TEL AVIV TRAINING FOR EXECUTIVES TEL AVIV NONSTOP CITY "If people want to see the future of the world economy, they should look at Tel Aviv – home to hundreds of startups and research centers." Barack Obama The President of the United States March 21, 2013 Dear Students, China and Israel share many of the same values: they are both ancient cultures with rich traditions dating back thousands of years but which are facing forward and nurturing innovation, creativity and technology. Israel, the ‘Startup Nation’, boasts some of the world’s leading academic institutions and functions as an incubator for Noble Prize winners, groundbreaking researchers, entrepreneurs and visionaries. At the heart of the Startup Nation lies the Startup City, Tel Aviv, Israel's financial and cultural center. Academic institutions in the Greater Tel Aviv area offer high-level, international programs focusing on innovation, technology and management in one of the world’s most vibrant urban centers. We invite you to be a part of Israel's dynamic technology and innovation scene, and hope to host you soon at one of our excellent academic institutions. Sincerely, Yaakov Peri Minister of Science, Technology and Space 3 Shalom! As the heart of the ‘Startup Nation’, Greater Tel Aviv is the perfect place to pursue your studies. A hub of academic excellence, the city boasts over 100,000 students in 20 world-class universities and colleges. The city is also one of the most appealing destinations in the world. With 14 kilometers of beaches, 300 days of sun a year, one of the world's most vibrant nightlife scenes and a thriving cultural and artistic life, Tel Aviv is a global city – and a particularly safe and pleasant one. The city has set a strategic goal to increase the number of Chinese students and visiting executives at our academic institutions. For that end, our institutions have created tailor-made programs to meet the needs of Chinese who seek to learn and experience our startup ecosystem. I invite you to be a part of our initiative. We hope to see you among the thousands of international students and academics currently living, studying in and enjoying our city. Sincerely, Ron Huldai Mayor of Tel Aviv-Yafo 4 Dear Students, Despite the thousands of kilometers that separate vast China from tiny Israel, the two nations share many similar values: both are ancient cultures; both place a high value on education; both are at the forefront of developments in technology and innovation; and both see progress as the key to prosperity and success. In recent years, the bonds between Israel and China have been strengthened. The government of Israel has set the strengthening of its bond with China as a strategic objective, and we are delighted that China has embraced this objective as well. One of the ways we have identified to bring the two nations closer together is through the exchange of knowledge. Many Israelis study Chinese language and culture. Similarly, many Chinese tourists seek to visit Israel. One of the main attractions is the city of Tel Aviv, the beating heart of the Israeli innovation and technology industries. Spending time in Tel Aviv allows one the opportunity to observe up close the processes which have made the city a global hub for entrepreneurship and innovation. This booklet describes the academic and enrichment programs the Greater Tel Aviv area has to offer. Many academic institutions in Greater Tel Aviv have formulated programs designed specifically for senior Chinese executives and students, and we are pleased to see that the number of such visitors is consistently on the rise. Sincerely, Matan Vilnai Ambassador of Israel to China 5 Tel Aviv is home to 13 startups per square kilometer - the highest concentration in the world Tel Aviv Climate: Max. Average temp. 28.3° c Min. Average temp. 14.2° c Ranked #21 world leading financial Ranked #2 top startup center (GFCI) ecosystem in the world The city of Tel Aviv-Yafo was founded in 1909 when 66 About visionaries gathered on barren sand dunes along the shores of the Mediterranean and founded what would Tel Aviv become the modern metropolis of Tel Aviv. Today, Tel Aviv is a fusion of old and new, combining one of the world's most innovative technology and innovation hubs with the oldest functioning port in the world. With 14 kilometers of white sandy beach, 300 days of sunshine a year and with the highest concentration of startup companies per capita in the world, 6 80 free WiFi hotspots around the city Tel Aviv is home to 23% of the hi-tech companies in Israel 14 kilometers of white sandy beach 300 days of sunshine Tel Aviv is the Nonstop City by every definition. Declared the 'Capital of Mediterranean Cool' by the New York Times and recently named Europe’s leading tech hub by the Wall Street Journal, the city is a magnet for the creative class, who are attracted to both its opportunity and thriving cultural scene. The city, in which startup accelerators, incubators and co-working spaces sit side by side with trendy cafes and restaurants, enjoys a unique free-spirited ambience and a legendary nightlife scene that go hand in hand with its spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship. 7 Tel Aviv University (TAU) is the largest and the most comprehensive university in Israel, attracting talented students and renowned faculty from around the globe. Ranked among the world’s top 150 universities, TAU has a strong interdisciplinary focus and collaborates closely with many leading institutions. The campus is located in Tel Aviv, the financial, technological and cultural capital of Israel, known for its entrepreneurial atmosphere and large number startup companies. 8 Tel Aviv University TAU’s short-term programs, taught in English, provide either academic credit or a certificate (diploma studies). Executive Education programs are available in the areas of entrepreneurship, innovation, technology transfer, food safety & security, advanced epidemiology & preventive medicine, and cyber studies. Lahav Executive Education, in TAU’s Unique, tailor-made Recanati Business School, offers business programs unique, tailor-made business programs that combine that combine academic knowledge academic knowledge and practical field experience with and practical field lectures by leading professors from Tel Aviv University, government officials, experience executives and entrepreneurs. Programs focus on entrepreneurship, innovation, technology transfer, renewable energy and more, and the subject matter, duration and syllabus are designed around the customized requests and needs of executive program participants. Contact Recanati programs at [email protected]. (Ongoing programming) TAU’s Food Safety & Security Executive Education program is 12 days long and combines a multidisciplinary understanding of global food security issues with intensive theoretical and lab courses. (Summer 2014) TAU’s Advanced Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine Diploma Studies is a week-long executive education program for professionals and students in the fields of public health, medicine, and biology. (Summer 2014) Orly Fromer Phone: +972-3-640-8741 Director of Business Development email: [email protected] Contact & Academic Relations in Asia http://english.tau.ac.il 9 The Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) Herzliya Executive Education initiates, develops and delivers interdisciplinary, international and interpersonal learning programs that meet the needs of senior managers around the world, combining best in class, cutting edge academic knowledge, with hands on practical experience. We are an elite unit, offering high-standard and tailor made programs lengthen from 3 days to 5 weeks, focusing mainly on Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Governance, Counter terrorism, Sustainability and Leadership. 10 The Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) Herzliya Situated in the 'Silicon Wadi' or the heart of the entrepreneurial eco-system in Israel, the Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) Herzliya is a gateway between academia and the startup community. A private institute for higher learning, IDC Herzliya prides itself in its commitment to excellence in research and instruction, focus on personal leadership and social responsibility and its entrepreneurial heritage. IDC Herzliya promotes its entrepreneurial ethos with an un-paralleled offering of experiential learning experiences in innovation and entrepreneurship, as well as Governance, Counter terrorism, Sustainability and Leadership. The campus itself is a hotbed of entrepreneurial activity. The gateway location coupled with the spirit of the place and the fact that many of its alumni are seasoned entrepreneurs, investors and venture capitalists, and its faculty, experienced practitioners and researchers make IDC Herzliya the perfect stopping point on a visit to Israel celebrating the 'Startup Nation' vision and a unique place to study in. We have years of experience hosting academic The campus study tours on campus for courses, workshops and is a hotbed of visits that include panels of business community entrepreneurial leaders from the surrounding eco-system including activity investors and entrepreneurs as well as lectures from leading practitioners and relevant academics. We tailor the visit to the needs of the study tour to make sure they experience and feel the strength and power of the local entrepreneurial eco-system. The Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) Herzliya is a non-profit organization established for the public good. 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