Tel Aviv, Israel – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis met with leading Israeli businesses, participated in many Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signings and partnerships and led a roundtable discussion on water conservation, among other activities during his second full day in Tel Aviv.

Below is an overview of Tuesday’s events of the Governor’s Business Development Mission to Israel:

• Governor DeSantis met with the following:
  • Stemrad, which specializes in protective equipment for radiation
  • SpacePharma, a leading Israeli satellite agency
  • Nano Dimension, a revolutionary electronic manufacturing company
• Governor DeSantis participated in an MOU signing between Space Florida and the Israel Innovation Authority as well as a ceremony announcing the winners of the 6^th Call for Project of the Florida-Israel Innovation Partnership
• Governor DeSantis participated in a historic eight MOU signings between Tel Aviv University and Florida Atlantic University, Florida Gulf Coast University, the Florida Institute of Technology, Florida International University, Miami Dade College, St. Leo University and the University of Central Florida
• Governor DeSantis received Tel Aviv University’s Friendship Award in recognition of his strong relationship with Israel and commitment to strengthening academic collaboration between Florida and Israeli institutions
• Governor DeSantis Announced a new research collaboration between Florida International University and Tel Aviv University to test child anxiety disorders
• Governor DeSantis participated in the ceremonial signings of two MOUs to establish innovative and collaborative approaches to agricultural research and emergency management, harnessing the expertise and technologies of leading Israeli and Floridian stakeholders
• Governor DeSantis and DEP Secretary Noah Valenstein led a roundtable discussion on water challenges facing Florida and Israel technologies
• Governor DeSantis and members of the Florida Cabinet met with U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman and attended a reception at his home with the Florida Delegation

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