​Clean Technology is commonly defined as a diverse range of products, services, and processes that harness renewable materials and energy sources, dramatically reduce the use of natural resources, and cut or eliminate emissions and wastes. Clean Technology includes a wide variety of environmental, social and economic activities predominantly comprising the fields of: clean production including green chemistry, resource efficiency including energy efficiency, renewable energy, information technology, green transportation, sustainable water technologies and green building.

Many clean technologies also offer significant additional benefits, notably their ability to improve the lives of those in both developed and developing countries. Communities can be connected to electricity without the need to build a complex national grid, waste can be collected and turned into energy, and water can be purified to provide safe drinking water

Israel is a small, densely populated country with few natural resources. As such, Israel developed novel technologies for conservation, resource management and implementation mechanisms. Israel excels in innovative ideas and patents on new technologies. A recent international report by The World Wildlife Fund and the Cleantech Group (an environmental consulting company) ranked Israel second in providing favorable conditions for cleantech development.

Participants will participate in both classroom-based lectures (soft and hard skills) and study visits, benefiting from the experience and knowledge of high-level Israeli experts and consultants. Israeli case studies and practices will be discussed throughout the program. Additionally, participants will be required to formulate and present a project of interest relevant to the topic of this course. For this purpose, some pre-course work will be required. Detailed instructions will be sent to the selected participants.

The course aims to:

 -Provide participants with knowledge, tools and strategies related to clean technologies

 -Inspire and energize participants to be agents for positive change in their countries

 -Expose participants to new approaches and opportunities in the field of clean technology

 -Present Israel as a case study from which to draw valuable lessons about clean technology

 -Enrich participants with professional skills with which to develop their careers and best benefit their communities and countries

 -Connect participants with an international network of professionals in their field.

The program will provide participants with knowledge and tools in the following subjects:

 -Policies and national programs for cleantech development

 -Law and regulation implementation for renewable energy , energy efficiency and water conservation

 -Advocacy for and promotion of cleantech

 -Platforms, networks and cooperation for new technology implementation at the regional level

 -Innovation support systems, SME and entrepreneurship support for cleantech development

 -The Israeli experience and Israeli cleantech startups and companies in water technologies, energy technologies, waste management, recycling and waste to energy programs

The training targets highly motivated decision makers, policy makers and professionals from the fields of energy, water, waste, agriculture, climate change, infrastructure and economic development, those working in government ministries (such as local government, planning, development, energy and others), in local authorities, NGO’s and CBO’s active in the field of entrepreneurship and startup, venture capital funds, business organizations, and academic institutions engaged with cleantech and entrepreneurship programs.

Candidates must complete the appropriate application forms (including health certificate, declaration etc.) available at the Israeli diplomatic mission in their country, or through the Internet http://mashav.mfa.gov.il, www.weitz-center.org. The completed forms should be submitted in WORD documents to the Israeli mission in your area and sent to our office (ronit@weitz-center.org) no later than February 23rd, 2018. Candidates must also hand in a passport photo by electronic file.

Application forms and other information may be obtained at the nearest Israeli mission or at MASHAV’s website: http://mashav.mfa.gov.il/MFA/mashav/Courses/Pages/default.aspx.

Completed application forms, including the medical form, should be sent to the relevant Israeli mission in the respective country.

MASHAV awards a limited number of scholarships. The scholarship covers the cost of the training program including lectures and field visits, full board accommodation in double rooms (two participants per room), health insurance (see below) and transfers to and from the airport. Airfares and daily allowance are not included in the scholarship.

Medical insurance covers medical services and hospitalization in case of emergency. It does not cover the treatment of chronic or serious diseases, specific medications taken by the participant on a regular basis, dental care and eyeglasses. Health authorities recommend that visitors to Israel make sure they have been inoculated against tetanus in the last ten years. Subject to the full binding policy conditions. Participants are responsible for all other expenses.

The course will be held at The Weitz Center for Sustainable Development, situated within the campus of the Faculty of Agriculture, Rehovot, Israel. Participants will be accommodated at the Reisfeld Residence in single rooms in shared apartments (4-5 participants per apartment).