Post on 08-May-2015
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What is ?
Skolkovo is a government-endorsed project for stimulating
innovation in Russia, using Russian and foreign private
money
The Russian Silicon Valley
• An Investment Fund• Business School• Institute of Science and Technology
(SkyTech)• A whole city (in construction)
High-Profile Industry Partners
The Clusters
Investments by Cluster
• Approved Grants: RUR 5.1B = $170M• Paid Out: RUR 2B = $65M
Very Serious Money
What is Israel SK
A unique project to promote cooperation between Israel
and Russia
IsraelSK was founded in 2011 by Ariel – University R&D Company, Tech Transfer Company of the Ariel University Center in conjunction with MartalConsulting LLC, both companies with extensive experience in technology development in both Russia and Israel.
Who We Are
Ariel – MatiMop – Skolkovo negotiation start Jan 2011
IsraelSk History Steps
Skolkovo President visit to Israel Summer 2011
IsraelSk History Steps
Ariel – Skolkovo agreement signed August 2011
IsraelSk History Steps
What We DoScreening projects to
find what suits Skolkovo
Selection 1-3 projects a
monthSubmission
Evaluation and preparation of startups, finding partners, consulting
The Process
IsraelSK screens potential
participants
The project is submitted for
expertise
A team of independent
experts give their opinion
Investment committee makes
the decisionWork Starts
Estimated time – 6-8 months
First bricks
IsraelSk History Steps
Very Serious Help
What is…
How Skolkovo Invests
$1M on top of $300Kor
$5M on top of $5M
Investment Criteria
Innovation Market Potential
Team Intellectual Property
Founders do not have to speak Russian
The project does not have to address the Russian market
The Conditions
Money Must be spent in Russia
Not this
way
The Structure
New: Mini Grants
$150K• Simpler procedure• Faster Decision-Making• Estimated time – 2 months
Very Serious Opportunity
Learn more: http://www.sk.ruhttp://israelsk.com
Contact:
azaidelson@martal.biz