Israel’s position of a center for groundbreaking technological innovation has been the consequence of historical accident and good policy. Now history is moving on and the challenges that the world is facing are threatening to wipe out the remarkable economic progress Israel has achieved. Faced with new challenges and new conditions, the policies of the past are not likely to remain effective. Focusing on the state of Israel, This book addresses a multi-trillion dollar question: How can governments foster innovation in uncertain times. As nations around the world try to reignite their own economies and prepare for new challenges, this book offers a blueprint for fostering strong, sustainable innovation within a dynamic economy.