Join the
National
Cyber Arena
in Be’er Sheva
and Enjoy
Grants
A major benefit at the National Cyber Arena
The National Cyber Bureau invites companies that employ, or are
considering employing, staff in the field of cyber security, at the National
Cyber Arena in Be’er Sheva, to submit a request to examine their
eligibility for the benefit.
In accordance with the Government Resolution from September 2015, this
benefit will be provided as a grant of up to 20% of the employees’ salaries.
The goal: To create a critical mass of cyber security industry that
will integrate in the local business environment, become a source of
strength for all its members, and the basis for the development and
long-term global leadership in this field.
Who is eligible for the grant?
The benefit will be given to a corporation, including a
partnership, conducting activity in the field of cyber security
at the National Cyber Arena in Be'er Sheva.
The grant will be given for employees who fulfill these two conditions:
• At least 60% of their working hours are carried out at the National
Cyber Arena
• At least 80% of their working hours are in cyber activity
The company will not be entitled to a benefit for the following employees:
• Employees for whom the company already receives other benefits from
the government or other institutions budgeted by the government
• Employees employed directly, or through a subcontractor, as part of an
agreement with the State requiring them to work at the National Cyber Arena
The benefit: a grant of up to 20% of employees’ salaries!
For the first three years the cyber companies will enjoy a grant of 20% of the salary they pay their
employees, as well as various grants in the next four years.
Year
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Benefit rate
20%
20%
20%
15%
15%
10%
5%
Apply early and enjoy an extension
A company that will apply for the benefit before 30.6.17, and will commence its operations in the National
Cyber Arena in Be’er Sheva until 1.1.18, shall be entitled to an extension for a period of up to 7 years after
beginning operations.
Year
Benefit rate
2016* 2017*
20%
20%
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
*2023
*2024
20%
15%
15%
10%
5%
5%
5%
* From the date of beginning actual operations on the ground, and for the relative time that adds up to 7 years.
Owners of Intellectual Property?
You’re eligible to an additional increase of the Grant!
Additional benefits will be given to companies that will keep their intellectual property in Israel:
• For intellectual property stemming from cyber activity in Israel, the corporation will be entitled to an
additional benefit of 5% per year.
• Transfer to Israel of intellectual property held abroad will increase the bonus by 10% more each year
Check if you qualify for the benefit:
A corporation that maintains cyber activity
Cyber activity takes place at the National Cyber Arena in Be’er Sheva
The company employs cyber employees
Cyber employees working at least at 50% employment capacity. This restriction will not apply to
employees who are students
The corporation pays rent which does not exceed the maximum rate of rent at the National Cyber Arena
Review of applications
Benefit requests will be reviewed by a dedicated committee, and will be approved in accordance with the
Government Resolution with the rules prescribed in the implementation protocol.
For additional information
The implementation protocol for the benefits and additional information about how to
apply, are available at: cyber.gov.il
Questions can be sent by mail to:[email protected]
The binding language can be found in the full implementation protocol published on the INCB website