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UK and Israel set for major economic boost after landmark deal signed

Both countries have signed a memorandum of understanding for deeper collaboration on science, innovation and technology

September 21, 2023 09:04
georgefreeman2
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The UK and Israel have signed a landmark agreement to collaborate on science and innovation.

The memorandum of understanding (MoU) will support UK researchers to build their links with partners in Israel.

Under the MoU, £1.7m of funding will be allocated for joint research focused on technologies critical to future prosperity and quality of life which include AI, health and the environment. 

Of the total funding, £1.1 million will go towards Universities UK International’s UK-Israel Innovation Mobility Scheme, supporting UK-based researchers to travel to Israel and work jointly with Israeli partners, at top Israeli institutions.