Novel Efficient Water Technologies

Consulting:Israeli consulting companies offer packaged solutions in water safety issues which integrate decisionmakingprocesses in order to minimize casualties and economic damage. These consulting packagesinclude:• Identifying gaps in water security• Crisis Management Procedures• Policies and planning• Drills and Lesson ImplementationECONOMIC INDICATORSAn Increasing Current in Water Technology ExportsDuring 2006 Israeli water technology exports rose 10%-15% to $900 million. Forty five percent ofexports were in irrigation and agricultural projects, 27% in valves and meters, 13% in engineeringservices and projects, 8% in filters, 8% in desalination technology and 4% in pipes.World's Highest Expenditure on R&DIsrael invests a larger percentage of its GDP – 4.8 % - on civilian R&D than any other OECDcountry according to both the IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook 2006 and the WEF.A Surge of VC InvestmentsAccording to the IVC Research Center, Israeli VCs raised $2.52 billion in the period from 2004-2006. Ranked 2 nd by both the IMD and WEF for its VC availability, Israel claimed over $1.62billion of funds raised in 2006 from both foreign and Israeli VCs – a 21% increase over theprevious year.Six venture capital funds in the clean-tech sector began to raise funds worth over $300 millionin 2006. As the water industry is being recognized as profitable, funds dedicated to clean-tech arelocally emerging. They support the industry and encourage startups by providing business expertiseand networks.WHY ISRAELI WATER TECHNOLOGYIsrael's proven track record for dealing with water shortage and developing efficient solutions to meetgrowing water demand, uniquely position it to share its knowledge and become a central player in thewater technology market.World Class Research Institutions Advancing Technology DevelopmentA new crop of advanced water technology start-ups is using Israel's established R&Dinfrastructure to transform innovative ideas into marketable products. The innovative researchand development at Israel's universities and academic institutions have provided the platform for the15