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messaging, pill cameras, drip irrigation, and
other agricultural technologies that help feed
the world, wearable robotics, and hundreds
of other groundbreaking innovations. In fact,
modifications to re-invent the cherry tomato
can also be accredited to Israel.
In fact, Israel is bringing the future to our daily
reality. It brings technology to problems you may
not have thought of. These inventions paved
the way for new possibilities and capabilities for
millions of people worldwide, either by saving
lives or by improving the environment and
making the world a better place.
If you have read this far, I assume you are
already convinced that Israel’s achievements,
in terms of innovation, are impressive by any The software for Waze was developed in Israel
international standard. Notwithstanding, you
may wonder what made it the Startup Nation
of the World.
Well, according to my research, supported
by other studies, the main element that sets in the level of innovation of Israel and that Such diversification further supports improving
Israel apart and explains its extraordinary of other countries. Similarly, other cultural the entrepreneurial and innovative spirit.
achievements in innovation is the Israeli aspects, such as the tendency to challenge During your visit to Israel, you will not be
population's unique culture and characteristics. conventions, thinking outside the box, strong
improvisational skills, networking, pluralism, able to ignore the cultural uniqueness of this
Cultural values such as tolerance of risk and cultural openness, a spirit of authenticity, and beautiful country and its diverse population,
failure, individualism, low power distance, and engagement were also found to be elements which constitutes the secret ingredient in
lack of formality are not only acknowledged that explain the power of the Israeli innovation the innovation recipe of a tiny country, that
as having a positive impact on the emergence ecology over others. Moreover, Israel has many managed within a few decades to become a
of innovation but also explain the difference different cultures represented in its population. fountain of innovations that changed the world.

Israel is accredited for transforming the
cherry tomato. Photos: Shutterstock

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