http://features.techworld.com/sme/3523085/why-did-microsoft-choose-to-put-its-cybersecurity-accelerator-in-israel/
By Sam Shead
Techworld
03 June 2014
Microsoft is looking to make friends and partner with innovative tech
start-ups across the world through designated spaces known as
accelerators.
Accelerators usually offer a fixed-term, cohort-based programme, that
includes mentorship and educational components and culminates in a public
pitch event or demo day where the start-ups can potentially secure
funding.
Microsoft has opened several accelerators for generic tech start-ups over
the last couple of years in cities like Berlin, London and Tel Aviv but
now it is looking to focus on particular areas where it sees a growing
demand. That is why yesterday it announced it is launching a new
cybersecurity programme out of its existing Tel Aviv accelerator.
A Microsoft spokesperson said: “Israel is considered a hub of knowledge
and excellence in the cyber space, and offers the range we were looking
for with relevant start-ups, top-notch mentors and program partners.
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