{"id":5097,"date":"2023-09-06T07:39:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-06T07:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/innovationisrael.org.il\/en\/?post_type=press_release&p=5097"},"modified":"2023-11-29T12:40:23","modified_gmt":"2023-11-29T12:40:23","slug":"announcing-israels-tech-delegation-to-cop28","status":"publish","type":"press_release","link":"https:\/\/innovationisrael.org.il\/en\/press_release\/announcing-israels-tech-delegation-to-cop28\/","title":{"rendered":"Announcing Israel’s tech delegation to COP28"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Environmental Protection, the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, Israel Innovation Authority and the Export Institute announced today the selection of 30 pioneering Israeli technology companies to represent Israel at the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) in Dubai, scheduled to open on November 30, 2023. These companies have been selected to showcase Israel’s prowess in climate innovation and foster international collaboration in tackling the global climate crisis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The selection process was led by the Innovation Authority in close collaboration with the Ministry of Environmental Protection and was conducted via the Innovation Authority’s technology expert evaluators that conducted a meticulous evaluation of over 200 applicants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The COP conferences, convened under the auspices of the United Nations, are renowned as the premier global events addressing the critical issue of climate change. This year’s COP28 is expected to feature participation from over 100 heads of state, as well as representatives from the private sector, civil society, academia, media, and financial institutions. Anticipating more than 100,000 attendees, COP28 will take place at Expo Dubai, making it an unparalleled platform for nations and organizations to demonstrate their commitment to climate action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Israel’s presence at COP28 will be characterized by a strong contingent of climate-tech companies representing diverse sectors, including energy, water, agriculture, sustainable manufacturing, green construction, food technology, transportation, circular economy, waste management, environmental protection, and carbon capture. These forward-thinking enterprises will present innovative solutions that have already begun to reduce emissions and adapt to climate change, underscoring the breadth and depth of climate technologies developed in Israel. This platform will enable joint collaboration, evoke discussions on various solutions of either mitigation or adaptation to the climate changes and bolster Israel’s position as a global leader in dealing with the climate crisis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ronen Levy, CEO of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs<\/strong>, said: “The Climate Conference is the most important and significant global event where world leaders come together to discuss ways to combat the climate crisis. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is proud to lead the Israeli delegation to the Climate Conference under the leadership of the President and Prime Minister. The delegation of technology companies will bring innovative solutions and breakthroughs to the international stage and will hold a series of high-level meetings to assist countries dealing with climate challenges such as wildfires, floods, water scarcity, and heatwaves. This is an exceptional opportunity for the Israeli industry, and I congratulate the companies selected to participate.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dror Bin, CEO of the Israel Innovation Authority<\/strong>, stated, “We believe that by showcasing Israeli climate-tech innovations on the international stage, we can provide excellent exposure for these pioneering companies and foster collaborations, inspire others, and leverage Israel’s leadership potential in the global climate arena. In recent years, climate tech has become one of the hottest sectors in Israeli high-tech, attracting a wave of entrepreneurs, investors, and corporations aiming to contribute to the fight against climate change. We are pleased to announce the selection of innovative startups that will represent Israel at COP28. These trailblazing companies have shown exceptional commitment to addressing the pressing global challenges of climate change. Their groundbreaking technologies and solutions have the potential to revolutionize entire industries and significantly contribute to a sustainable future.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ayelet Nahmias-Verbin, Director-General of the Export Institute<\/strong>, added, “Israel has been dealing with environmental challenges for a long time, and Israeli innovation began with local problems that were unique to Israel and later became global issues. The Israeli industry has become a global leader in technology, thanks to both the challenges on one hand and original thinking on the other\u2014solutions for water, green energy production, technologies for adapting to extreme climate conditions, food tech, addressing the bee crisis, and more. Israeli companies at the forefront of climate innovation are participating in COP, and some will be part of the official national pavilion while others will join the business delegation. Participation in COP provides global exposure not only to governments but also to investors and multi-national corporations, showcasing Israeli technological capabilities. Based on our experience from COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh, I am confident that we can create unique business opportunities that will advance Israeli technology exports.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n Idit Silman, Minister of Environmental Protection<\/strong>, stated, “We are pleased to once again lead the annual climate conference, together with our partners in Israel and internationally. There is a close connection between Israel’s technological potential and the enormous challenge posed by climate change. The ministry supports innovative Israeli startups working in various environmental and climate-related fields, aiming to strengthen the local ecosystem through fruitful cooperation with the Innovation Authority and other stakeholders. The ministry will continue to assist climate tech startups in transitioning from the idea stage to proven startups in the international market.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ofir Akunis, Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology<\/strong>, said, “The Dubai COP is a tremendous opportunity to showcase Israeli capabilities both in general and in the climate tech field in particular. The selected companies, along with many others operating in this field, represent Israel’s proud industry, which leads and will continue to lead and present its best face to the world. I am confident that the Israeli pavilion will be at the center of the entire exhibition, reinforcing Israel’s international collaboration and enhancing our country’s diplomatic position.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here is the list of participating companies includes both established companies and startups, as well as technology incubators:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Established Companies<\/strong>: HomeBiogas, UBQ Materials, Envomed, BlueGreen Water Technologies, Asterra, Clariter, GenCell, Salicrop, LiVA Bio-Technologies, TaKaDu. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Startups<\/strong>: Slibio, CAPSULE-Minimal, Sphere, Gigablue, Criaterra, ImaginDairy, GreenEye Tech, AgroScout, Copprint, Daika Wood, ANINA, NT-Tao, Xfloat, BeeHero, SolCold, CarbonBlue, Meat.The End, BioBetter, SOLIBIO, CAPSULE-Minimal, Sphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Technology Incubators<\/strong>: i4Valley and NET ZERO<\/p>\n\n\n\n Startups<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Mature companies:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Technological Incubators:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 30 Leading Israeli Climate-Tech Companies Chosen to Represent Israel at COP28 Climate Conference in Dubai Companies chosen to represent Israel in national pavilion to explore investment opportunities with international corporations, investment entities, and venture capital funds operating in the climate-tech sector The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Environmental Protection, the Ministry of Innovation, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":5418,"parent":0,"template":"","geographic_location":[94,95,106,110,96,120,114,138,111,107,112,108],"collaboration_opportunities":[97,98,99,100,101,102],"mini_site_category":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
Companies that will present at the conference:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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