The IICRD is a public non-profit organization established by the Manufacturer's
Association of Israel, the Kibbutz Industry Association and the Workers Company
for the Advancement of Hi-tech Industry in Israel.

In close cooperation with the Chief Scientist, the IICRD has been implementing
supplementary programs to achieve its goals. These include marketing and
technological cooperation between Israeli industrialists and leading local and foreign
corporations.

The IICRD is the "long arm" of the Chief Scientist and as such is engaged in
implementing international agreements for technological cooperation signed between
Israel and various countries. In addition, it works towards the integration of Israeli
industrial companies in R&D projects abroad.

The IICRD coordinates and directs the Israel Innovation Relay Center (IRC),
established within the framework of the EEC Innovation program. It is one of 53
similar organizations existing in various European countries. The object of the
IICRD is to assist small and medium-sized companies in improving their competitive
capabilities through expanding their technological base and developing core skills
and technological capabilities through joint R&D projects with European companies.

In order to realize the objectives of the IRC project, the IICRD is involved in the
collection and distribution of information on Israeli technology projects among
potential partners in various countries. In addition, it gathers information on
overseas 'business opportunities' (i.e. foreign companies seeking potential partners
for joint R&D projects) from various sources and passes this on to suitable Israeli
companies.

The IICRD holds conferences and seminars as a means of creating awareness of
opportunities in international cooperation among Israel's industrial and scientific
community. It also provides guidance and direction in locating partners and
formulating joint programs.

For further details contact: IICRD (Israel Industrial Center for R&D) Tel:
03-511-8111, Fax: 03-517-7655, Internet site: http://www.matimop.org.il