Start-Up Nation
Military Influence
Innovation Pipeline
Government Support
100

What country is known as the start-up nation? 

What is Israel 

100

What age marks the start of mandatory military service in Israel?

What is 18 years old?

100

What term refers to Israel’s system connecting research to business products?

What is the production belt (or conveyor belt)?

100

What government program supports Israeli start-ups and means “initiative” in Hebrew?

What is Yozma?

200

What research center tracks global innovation ecosystems and provided data on Israel?

What is StartupBlink

200

What term describes the military experience as a developmental milestone?

What is a rite of passage?

200

What institutions generate new technologies and ideas in Israel? 

What are universities and research institutions?

200

What amount was invested by Yozma into venture capital funds?

What is about $80 million USD?

300

What ratio of citizens in Israel owns a start-up company? 

What is 1 in every 5,000

300

Name two skills developed through military service in Israel.

What are discipline, leadership, or self-management?

300

What connection is essential to Israel’s innovation success?

What is the connection between academia and business?

300

What is the percentage of downside risk Yozma insured to attract investors?

What is over 80%?

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