Tel Aviv is attracting the best and the biggest: Countries and
multinationals are opening accelerators in Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality 22 June 2016

Tel Aviv is Startup City of the Startup Nation, and has evolved into one of
the world's leading hubs for technology and innovation, named in 2015 the
world's #1 Ecosystem outside the United States by Compass and one of the
most innovative cities in the world by Tech Republic.

Tel Aviv is only 52sqkm, yet has 50 accelerators across the city (a growth
rate of 137% since 2012). The startup ecosystem is continuing to grow in
2016: since the beginning of year many countries and multinationals have
been opening startup centers in Tel Aviv, understanding that the Startup
City of the Startup Nation is the best place to be.

Here are some of them:

"Rise" Community by Barclays: the new Fintech network is an innovation
community in Tel Aviv connecting startups, corporates and experts of
financial technology.

Techstars accelerator in collaboration with Barclays: a 13-week mentorship
and support program that provides access to a network of alumni and industry
experts.

TechCode by China: the Chinese incubation platform is building a network of
innovative ecosystems all over the world, and has recently opened a space
for entrepreneurs in Tel Aviv who are interested in the Chinese market.

Australia: the Australian government has launched its first landing-pad, a
space with access to venture capital funds, facilities and contacts, for
Australian entrepreneurs in Tel Aviv.

"The Floor" with partners HSBC, RBS, Banco Santander and Intesa San Paolo:
based at the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, the Floor provides a physical home for
local Fintech entrepreneurs and serves as the focal point of access to
Israeli Fintech for leading international financial players, tech giants and
VC’s.