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