Leading a High-tech Employment Revolution in the Eastern Negev
The Eastern Negev is ready to evolve from traditional industry to a new era of innovation
Our Goal
Create high-quality tech jobs in the Eastern Negev that address the key barrier to long-term settlement and drive regional success
Our Vision
Transform the Eastern Negev's employment landscape by shifting from predominantly traditional industries to careers in advanced technology
Our Targets
1000 Tech Program Graduates
25 New companies
In 5 years
All-encompassing Value Proposition
360°
Employers
Attract the right companies to the Negev to create more jobs and enhance employment quality in the region
- Map current employers in the region
- Attract new companies
- Provide internal upskill training for employees of Negev based companies
Infrastructure
Establish the essential infrastructure that high-tech companies need to set up operations in the region
- Identify and modify existing infrastructure
- Transportation solutions
- Regional training center
- High-tech career preparation program
- Development of the High-tech community in the Eastern Negev
- Upskill training
- The high- tech experience Bootcamp
Challenges
- Changing perspectives by building confidence in the capabilities of the local population and the potential of the region's establishments.
- The Eastern Negev region has a diverse population spread across a wide geographical area.
- Distance from the country's business center and limited public transportation require a comprehensive solution for the Eastern Negev's employment challenges.
- Insufficient high-tech infrastructure.
Our Project’s Solution
- Global trend of transitioning from traditional industries to technology and incorporating hybrid work models.
- Utilize the region’s demographic growth to attract a diverse and high-quality population.
- Address Center-Periphery disparities in earning capacity, population integration, and overall productivity.
- Strengthen the economic stability of local authorities.
- Zionist Vision and Aspirations.
