Transcript מצגת של PowerPoint - Yoki-Kal

The Israel Export &
International
Cooperation Institute
Israel’s Medical
Devices and
Supplies Industry
Rising to the Challenge
Why
Israel?
Why Israel?
 Israel is the second largest source for




innovative medical technologies after the
USA.
Almost 400 companies founded in the last
decade
More depended on collaboration with
world leading manufacturers
Highest innovative technical ability
World’s #1 in Medical Device patents per
capita
Number of Life Science
Companies Founded

Source: ILSI Database – 2004
Where Research Meets
Industry
 A tight network of universities,
research institutions and medical
centers
 Entrepreneurial authorities in all
research centers
 Assistance to researchers
throughout all phases of
commercialization
Where Research Meets
Industry
Criterion
Israel’s Ranking
Quality of University Education
1st
University-Industry
2nd
Collaboration
Legal environment supports
technology and applications
Number of outstanding
engineers
Joint technology-based
collaborations between
companies
2nd
3rd
3rd
Inter-Industry Collaboration
 Support from Israel’s highly
sophisticated, internationally
renowned electronic industry
 Application of advanced
technologies in medical devices
Versatility and Rapid Response
to Market Needs
 Manufacturers quickly meet
demands of the international medical
community
 Versatility and customer oriented
flexibility approach.
Streamlined Regulatory
Clearance
 The Ministry of Health regulatory
process corresponds FDA regulations
 Studies conducted in Israel qualify as
proof of FDA approval
 Several GMP facilities operate in
Israel
Ideal Test-Bed for Clinical Trials
 Over 80% of the population are
covered by healthcare
organizations, making it simpler to :
Access and analyze statistics
Manage trials
Top-Notch Professionals
 Members of Israel’s medical
community have earned
international acclaim
 Israeli professionals routinely
collaborate, teach and lecture
around the world
Government Support
 Active support of entrepreneurship
through grants, loans and tax benefits
 50% of all technologies in
development at governmentsupported incubators are related to
medicine
Investment Incentives
 Incentives and assistance to
corporations establishing R&D and
manufacturing facilities in Israel
International Cooperation
Major healthcare companies
invest in Israeli technology
Key
Segments
Medical Devices- Subsectors

Source: ILSI Database – 2004
Electromedical & Surgical
Devices
 International reputation for advanced
technologies in state-of-the-art
applications:
Improved diagnostic tools
Function-assessment equipment
Fetal and patient monitoring
Electro-medical & Surgical
Devices
Cardiac therapy
Laser surgery
Dialysis equipment
Respiratory equipment
X-ray technology
IV systems
Rehabilitation Equipment
 At the forefront of rehabilitation
equipment, with highly acclaimed
solutions in:
Orthopedics
Visual & audio devices
Mobility aids & devices
Homecare equipment
Computer aids for the physically
challenged
Dentistry
 Over 30 exporting companies
 Product range includes:
Intra-oral cameras
Image-guided implantation systems
Pneumatic dental tools
Drills and accessories
Laboratory equipment
Implants
Adhesives
Medical Supplies
Reputation for high quality
 Adherence to the highest medical
standards
 Diversified product range
Telemedicine
 Israel enjoys well-established medical
and telecommunication infrastructures
 As a result, Israel is home to some of
telemedicine’s most advanced
technologies:
Telemedicine
Homecare cardiology services and
GSM-based patient monitoring
Interactive video consultation
Tele-radiology services via the Internet
Satellite-based training and education
materials
3D medical imaging
Non-Electronic Diagnostics
 Many new products and developments
are based on the vast knowledge
accumulated in:
Toxicology
Chemistry
Parasitology
Immuno-chemistry
Microbiology
Bacteriology
Hospital Planning & Engineering
Consulting Services
 International reputation for being at
the forefront of high-tech hospital
design
 Israeli companies provide services
around the world