Arab entrepreneurs get a tech boost from IDF veterans The Nazareth-based Hybrid project brings toge

[Sally]

There's no reason why the Israelis and the Arab can't work together. They do it here in hospitals a doctors, engineering jobs, real estate agents, etc.


Arab entrepreneurs get a tech boost from IDF veterans
The Nazareth-based Hybrid project brings together former Israeli soldiers and Arab tech workers
BY DAVID SHAMAH March 10, 2016, 6:54 pm 1

Ambassador of Belgium, Mr. John Cornet d’Elzius, Beta Group, Investors, VC's and Entrepreneurs visit the Nazareth Business Incubator Center, May 12, 2015 (Courtesy)
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David Shamah

A new program to promote start-ups in the Arab sector is taking place in cooperation with the 8200 Alumni Association, an organization that represents graduates of the top technology unit in the Israeli army. For some Israeli Arabs, this may raise eyebrows.

“I would agree it is very unique, and perhaps controversial in some quarters, but I think it’s a really good idea,” said Fadi Swidan, director of the Nazareth Business Incubator Center, where the program is taking place. “But once people understand the potential benefits – the greater access to investments and contacts in the Israeli tech ecosystem – they get on board.”

The Hybrid Program, as it is known, was introduced this week by the Ministry of Economy and Industry to encourage and nurture Arab start-ups, at the Nazareth Business Incubator Center in cooperation with the 8200 Alumni Association. The program’s goal to significantly increase the number and quality of start-ups in the Arab sector.

“There are already a number of programs to help start-ups in the Arab sector, and many of the companies get initial funding from the Office of the Chief Scientist in the Economy Ministry,” said Swidan. “But for various reasons many of those start-ups don’t get to the next stage, raising A-round and further stage funding from venture capital firms.”

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[theliq]

There's no reason why the Israelis and the Arab can't work together. They do it here in hospitals a doctors, engineering jobs, real estate agents, etc.


Arab entrepreneurs get a tech boost from IDF veterans
The Nazareth-based Hybrid project brings together former Israeli soldiers and Arab tech workers
BY DAVID SHAMAH March 10, 2016, 6:54 pm 1



Ambassador of Belgium, Mr. John Cornet d’Elzius, Beta Group, Investors, VC's and Entrepreneurs visit the Nazareth Business Incubator Center, May 12, 2015 (Courtesy)
WRITERS

David Shamah

A new program to promote start-ups in the Arab sector is taking place in cooperation with the 8200 Alumni Association, an organization that represents graduates of the top technology unit in the Israeli army. For some Israeli Arabs, this may raise eyebrows.

“I would agree it is very unique, and perhaps controversial in some quarters, but I think it’s a really good idea,” said Fadi Swidan, director of the Nazareth Business Incubator Center, where the program is taking place. “But once people understand the potential benefits – the greater access to investments and contacts in the Israeli tech ecosystem – they get on board.”

The Hybrid Program, as it is known, was introduced this week by the Ministry of Economy and Industry to encourage and nurture Arab start-ups, at the Nazareth Business Incubator Center in cooperation with the 8200 Alumni Association. The program’s goal to significantly increase the number and quality of start-ups in the Arab sector.

“There are already a number of programs to help start-ups in the Arab sector, and many of the companies get initial funding from the Office of the Chief Scientist in the Economy Ministry,” said Swidan. “But for various reasons many of those start-ups don’t get to the next stage, raising A-round and further stage funding from venture capital firms.”

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Arab entrepreneurs get a tech boost from IDF veterans

Terrific Post Sally.....always said,they Palestinians and Israelis are the two most educated peoples in the Middle East,Soon Forward..steve