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On May 28th, DTU met with Mr. Doron Lebovich, Deputy Chief of Mission, Israel Embassy in Vietnam, entitled: “Israel - the Startup Nation”. Dr. Nguyen Huu Phu, DTU Vice-Provost; lecturers and students attended.

  

 

Mr. Doron Lebovich introduced Israel and its people and explained how Israel turned itself into a startup nation. He said, “Despite being a small country of only 8 million, Israel has about 5,000 startup companies and ranks second in growth annually. We severely lack natural resources, because 60% of our country is desert, so water shortage is our major problem. We must be optimistic and enterprising and especially ensure an adequate food supply for survival. However, Israel now already produces 95% of its requirements”.  

There are many reasons for Israel’s success as a start-up nation, including a system of some of the best universities in the world, focusing on technology. The government and companies actively encourage, finance and mentor the younger generation, which promotes an environment of diversification in a variety of fields, benefitting from the mixture of the cultures. 

 

Mr. Doron Lebovich answered questions about the startup support programs that Israel will offer in Vietnam, including training courses and scholarships in Israel.  

Dr. Nguyen Huu Phu thanked Mr. Doron Lebovich for his visit and hoped that the Israel Embassy will provide DTU with startup training courses, especially the entrepreneurial spirit and related skills, and a bridge to the renowned universities in Israel.