Israel is a world leader in the development of innovative products and services with companies that are advancing scientific research and enhancing every sector of the global economy. Ranked highly in the world for technological advancements and entrepreneurship, and responsible for many innovations, Israel has earned its status as an innovation powerhouse. Named the 10th most innovative country in the world by the 2017 Bloomberg Innovation Index,1 and 2nd overall for innovation by the 2017 Global Competitiveness Index,2 Israel is attracting investor interest. Warren Buffett calls Israel "the leading, largest, and most promising investment hub outside the United States" while Bill Gates explains "the innovation going on in Israel is critical to the future of the technology business."3
