The Singapore Business Federation (SBF), together with the Economic and Trade Department from the Embassy of Israel, is bringing a Singapore business delegation to Israel in the field of CleanTech, which encompasses water, environmental and renewable energy sectors. The visit program will include site visits to, government agencies, companies, VCs, leading research institutes and customised 1:1 meetings with leading Israeli CleanTech companies.

Highlights of the mission will include participation in Cleantech 2010, the 14th International Summit and Exhibition for Renewable Energy and Water Technologies, Recycling and Environmental Quality, Infrastructure and Green Building. The conference & exhibition will take place at the Israel Trade Fairs and Conventions Center, Tel-Aviv, Israel. More information is available at website

OBJECTIVES
The key objectives for this mission are to:
1. Identify key opportunities for Singapore companies in Israel’s innovative CleanTech industry
2. Identify technology partners for environmental and renewable sectors

INTRODUCTION OF ISRAEL’S CLEANTECH SECTOR
Having no extensive resources of fossil fuels, it was only natural for Israel to become a pioneer in researching alternative energy possibilities. The search for renewable energy solutions occupies the minds of many researchers, in the private and academic sector, throughout the country. In other areas, Israeli researchers are using their expertise to develop technologies of global importance with little application possibilities in Israel. In the field of geo-thermal energy technologies, Israel's Ormat is a global leader.

Research of bio-fuels, and wind energy are a few other examples. It seems that in this area, the clear dangers of global warming and the struggle to find renewable energy sources are enough to keep local researchers, from the private and the academic sectors, in continuous search of new and innovative technologies

write-up on Israel’s Cleantech sector is also available at: website

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IE SINGAPORE FUNDING FOR BUSINESS MISSION
Participants can tap on IE Singapore’s IMAP funding which supports up to 60% of eligible expenses for companies including support for economy airfare and hotel accommodation for the trip.