​Israel's Agency for International Development Cooperation (MASHAV) launches a course on ''Clean Technologies-Environmental Technology, Innovation and Management Systems as a means for Regional and Local Economic Development'', from August 27th to September 20th 2017, in Israel.
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.
Aims
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.
Main Subjects
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.
Application Requirements
Who may apply?
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.
Application Process
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 June 30st, 2017. Candidates must also hand in a passport photo by electronic file.
Application forms
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.
General Information
Arrival and Departure
Arrival date: 27.8.2017
Opening date: 28.8.2017
Closing date: 19.9.2017
Departure date: 20.9.2017

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).

Last Date for Applications: The lastest date for submission of application is June 30th 2017.