Why did Microsoft choose to put its cybersecurity accelerator in Israel?

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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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