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Dear Reader,
It is my privilege to present to you a comprehensive survey of the innovative range of Homeland Security products, systems and solutions available from Israeli companies. Presented herein, are operationally and competitively proven solutions for overseas customers, inviting them to take advantage of Israel’s expertise in this domain.
No other country has had greater experience than Israel in deterring and combating the threat of terrorism. Consequently dozens of companies have developed leading-edge systems that have proven effective in real-time operations.
Another essential ingredient in Israel’s Homeland Security advanced technological capabilities is the high quality and professionalism of its workforce, with an abundance of professionals who have gained vast experience and know-how when serving in Israel’s security forces. Complementing this in-the-field experience, the country has more academically qualified scientists and engineers, proportionately speaking, than any other nation in the world.
Thus in the full range of Homeland Security areas from border, perimeter and infrastructure protection to safe city management, securing air, sea and land transport, through to IT security, Israel boasts technological and professional excellence.
The Industrial Cooperation Authority (ICA) is a legally constituted body whose functions include; ensuring the fulfillment of Industrial Cooperation Agreements signed by overseas companies, due to their sales to the Government of Israel, Government owned corporations and companies, and other Government bodies; initiating, tracking and coordinating industrial cooperation activities, due to foreign companies’ commitments towards the State of Israel. ICA’s role also includes: creating said agreements with overseas companies, tracking and promoting the implementation of their commitments.
The ICA also assists local defense related industries in fulfilling their commitments within the framework of their export transactions in other countries.
The ICA assists overseas companies wishing to form appropriate partnerships in Israel for the purpose of fulfilling their Industrial Cooperation undertakings. ICA helps the foreign businessperson locate suitable Israeli firms aimed at forming strategic partnerships or joint ventures with, outsourcing or R&D agreements, or investments. ICA’s team of industrial specialists offers their know-how and advice about how it can be done, providing the foreign company with the necessary information about Israeli industry. All services are given free of charge.
As a result of Industrial Cooperation Agreements, about $2.7 billion dollars flowed into Israel in 2008 from dozens of major overseas corporations, who do business with about 250 Israeli industrial firms.
We expect this figure to continue its rise following a recent government amendment to the Mandatory Tenders Regulations, which extends them to the local authorities sector, as well as health funds and reiterate the obligation to include in their tenders Industrial Cooperation requirements, same as it applies on other Government and Government related entities.
It is a fact that following their initial positive experiences in this country, more than 30% of overseas companies, continue their business ties with Israeli firms, even after their commitments have been fully accomplished. This experience enables them to discover the range of possibilities and enormous technological and economic potential in Israeli industry. Consequently, it seems that the direct result of these Industrial Cooperation Agreements encourages overseas companies to carry on implementing transactions with their Israeli partners.
ICA’s staff in Israel and abroad is eager to provide you with our complimentary services. We look forward to assisting you in facilitating contacts with the most appropriate Israeli partner for you, and we are confident that such partnerships will prove to be mutually profitable and beneficial, for all parties involved.

Bina Bar-On

Director General of the Industrial Cooperation Authority

The body entrusted with advancing Industrial and Business Cooperation activities between foreign companies and Israeli entities, is the Industrial Cooperation Authority (ICA).
ICA is the Israeli Government’s arm, operating within the Ministry of Industry Trade and Labor. ICA initiates, coordinates and monitors industrial cooperation activities following Government, Government-owned companies, public institutes and other State entities procurement from foreign companies.
ICA is authorized to supervise the enforcement of the "Mandatory Tenders Regulations"
(Mandatory Industrial Cooperation) 5767-2007, of the Mandatory Tenders Law.
ICA operates within the rules of the Government Procurement Act and other international agreements, and collaborates with parallel organizations worldwide. ICA coordinates its activities with the relevant Government Ministries and in country related organizations and industries.
As part of the Ministry of Industry Trade and Labor, ICA’s headquarters is based in Jerusalem. ICA has also a branch office in Tel Aviv and at the Israel Economic Mission in New York. Full information about the ICA, its activities and services is presented on its web site: http://www.ica.gov.il
Overseas companies as well as local enterprises are most welcome to contact the ICA, regarding any subject, question or idea related to Industrial Cooperation in Israel, whether through the above web site or directly to the relevant person in charge, as outlined below.