Michael Horesh Blog, July 30, 2009

Israel has been a strong partner of the third industrial revolution, communications. When it comes to cleantech, Israel has shown itself to be a world leader.

Just look at some of the news items over the past month alone.

Siemens has committed to playing a major role in promoting Israeli cleantech.

New water purification techs were shown off at the annual Greentech exhibition in Tel Aviv.

Last week, I accompanied an European investor to several Jerusalem based companies. And discussions have already moved on considerably in some cases.

“The Economist” magazine featured 2 Jerusalem based solar companies, an impressive honour for the city.

There are several overseas investor conferences promoting Israeli clean technology. I am associated with one in London, 20-22 October 2009. Organised through the commercial attache in London, it will place dozens of companies in front of potential strategic partners. The event has already attracted the attention of international media.

What Israel has done is to take cleantech beyond a dream. Almost daily, concepts are being converted into commercial realities, which is capturing the minds of international investors.