22-29 October 2018

1. Australia Israel Chamber of Commerce (AICC) WA
Presented By: Gordon Cole and Adam Levin
Information Session:
Indigenous Business Sector
Trade Delegation to Israel 2018
April 2018
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2. Trade Mission
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The AICC(WA) and mission co-leaders Gordon Cole and
Adam Levin invite passionate and motivated Indigenous
Business Sector and Community Leaders on a ‘voyage of
discovery’ to Israel in October 2018.
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3. Israel has a thriving business eco-system that
supports new enterprise:
 “Startup nation” culture
 Leading business enterprise in:
o Agri-business
o Water and Environmental Conservation
o Ground-breaking Medical Research and Technology
o Education, Culture and Heritage
o Technology and Innovation
Find out why Tel-Aviv was selected as a landing pad in the Australian
Government’s Global Innovation Strategy
Why Israel?
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4. Israel A Start Up Nation
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5. Why Israel for Indigenous Business Sector?
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Powerful opportunity to kickstart economic development
in the Indigenous Business Sector and Community.
 Federal Government Indigenous Procurement Policy (IPP)
 Development opportunities in Northern Australia
 Private and Public Capital and Tax Concessions for Startups
 Regional and Remote Community Initiatives
The mission will unite motivated leaders, thinkers and doers to
kickstart Indigenous Economic Development and encourage innovative
thinking to activate existing land and people resources in the
Indigenous Business Sector and Community.
Imagine the Potential!
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6. AICC Trade Missions
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7. The 7 day program includes:
 Visiting Israeli industry in agri-business, natural
environment, medical and life sciences, technology
and innovation, services and community
development.
 Meetings and presentations from Israeli innovators
and entrepreneurs about business development,
funding and venture capital markets.
 By request, custom meetings relating to a specific
interest or project.
7 Day Program
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8. Indigenous
Health
Startup &
Social
Enterprise
Culture,
Heritage and
Education
Desert Bloom
Cybertech
Regions &
Communities
Target Clusters
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9. • Advance key health issues facing Indigenous
communties such as kidney disease, diabetes and
medical solutions for remote and regional locations
 Hadassah Medical Centre, one of Israel’s primary hospitals
which is now a centre for research and commercialisation of
medical technologies developed on site.
 Hebrew University of Jerusalem
 Ben Gurion University, leader in medical technology
development
Indigenous Health
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10. Indigenous Health
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11. • Indigenous innovation, entrepreneurship, startup
technology and social impact
• Learn about enterprise development,
commercialisation, venture capital markets and
partnering opportunities with Israel
 PresenTense, social impact accelerator providing programs to
engage communities
 OurCrowd, online crowd funding platform and presentation
from CEO Jon Medved a serial entrepreneur and venture
capitalist
 The floor, based in Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange it is the first
Fintech hub in Israel
 KarmaTech a coalition of leading hi-tech companies
Startup & Social Enterprise
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12. www.presentense.org
Startup & Social Enterprise
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13. Startup & Social Enterprise
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www.ourcrowd.com

14. • Historically significant places, leading academic
institutions, cultural centres and museums, as well as,
learning about programs in linguistics, accelerated
learning and community engagement
 Dispora Museum, one of the most innovative museums in the world
 The Peres Centre for Peace and Innovation, leading organisation
promoting peacebuilding in Israel
 Hebrew University of Jerusalem, session on linguistic sustainability
 Whole Community Education, accelerated teaching program
 Jerusalem Old City Tour, window to the holy world
 Mt Scopus Commonwealth War Graves, ANZAC memorial
 Museum of the Bedouin Culture, preserving Bedouin culture and
tradition
Culture, Heritage and Education
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15. www.yissum.co.il
Culture, Heritage and Education
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16. www.touristisrael.com/old-city-jerusalem
Culture, Heritage and Education
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17. • Explore innovative ways to activate existing, land,
water and natural resources on traditional country in
Western Australia
 Vidor Centre, agriculture technology
 NANA Wine Farm, wine producer
 Offaime Farm for Sustainable Agriculture, sustainable
producer of livestock, fruit and vegetables
 Ben Gurion University, leading institution for desert studies
and sustainable development
Desert Bloom (Agri-Tech)
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18. www.vidor-center.co.il
Desert Bloom (Agri-Tech)
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19. Desert Bloom (Agri-Tech)
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20. • Collaboration between people in regions to deliver on
trade and combined economic advancement in their
region
 Delegates from different regions to partner together to identify
opportunities and bring these back to the region
 Tailor the program to your region and commercial interest
• Unique business edge to assist in winning Federal
Government contracts under the Indigenous
Procurement Policy, come and see world leaders in
Israel in your sector or industry
Regions & Communities
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21. • Contribute to the local space and cyber technology
industry
• Western Australia is home to the Square Kilometre
Array Telescope, currently under construction by CSIRO
and will be one of the most powerful survey radio
astronomy instruments in existence
 Cyberspark, Israel’s Cyber innovation arena.
 Astronomy Israel, hi-tech star gazing centre.
CyberTech
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22. www.cyberspark.org.il
CyberTech
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23. • Flights
 Perth to Tel Aviv is
approximately 14 hours
 1 stop in Singapore, Hong
Kong, Istanbul or Middle East
• Visa & Passports
 Visas are issued on arrival (free of charge) to USA, UK, Canadian,
Australian, New Zealand and Irish passport holders.
 Visit the Israel Government Portal for information on entry and exit
requirements for Israel.
Travelling to Israel
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24. • Currency
 Israeli New Shekei
• Languages
 Hebrew & Arabic are the official languages of Israel
 English is widely spoken.
o Hello – Shalom
o Goodbye – Shalom
o Please – Bevakashah
o Thank you – Toda
• Dress
 Western causal dress
 Women and men should dress respectfully at religious sites
o Women should make an effort to cover up
o Men at Jewish religious sites may need to wear a kippa (skull cap)
Travelling to Israel
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25. • Total Budget recommended for the program:
$11,500-$15,500 per delegate
Registration & Program Cost
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26. Registration & Program Cost
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Description Cost (approximate)
Program Fee $5,500 - $7,500
Accommodation $3,500 - $4,500
Airfare $1,500 - $2,500
Other $1,000
TOTAL $ 11,500 - $15,500
* Note that these costs are estimates only

27. Includes:
• Proposed Program meetings and
activities
• Transport for official tour
activities
• Entrance Fees to activities
• Tourism and cultural integration
package
• Airport Meeting Service in Israel
• Midday and Evening Meals
(Breakfast included in
accommodation)
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Does Not Include:
• Individual accommodation costs
• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses
• International airfares
• Personal/Private travel and
transport services and costs
Program Registration Fee

28. • Crowne Plaza Hararkyon
 http://www.h-i.co.il/hotels/crowne-plaza-tel-aviv-beach/
• Bedouin hospitality, Beresheet Hotel
 https://www.isrotel.com/beresheet
• David Citadel
 http://www.thedavidcitadel.com/
Accommodation
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29. • We are currently
accepting Expressions
of Interest for the
trade delegation
• Please review and
complete the form
• We will notify you of
any progress on the
delegation
Expressions of Interest
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30. • Registrations for the
trade mission are open
• Registration Form
 Page 9 of the Brochure
Registration
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31. Sponsors
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Sponsors are invited to contact us for further
information about this opportunity.
• Scholarships
• Grants
• Corporate, Government and University
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32. What’s Next ?
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Interested in finding out more?
Please register your interest in the program with:
Adam Levin
E: alevin@jacmac.com.au
T: +61 8 9426 6753
Emily Goodger
E: egoodger@jacmac.com.au
T: +61 8 9426 6792
Andrew Blitz
E: andrew@aicc.org.au
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