The agreement is intended to develop “shared infrastructure investment” in national information technology projects, and encourage interdependent Israeli technology companies and start-ups. Microsoft has also begun registering for its next accelerator program where Israeli start-ups will receive $20,000 and help from Microsoft, Israel’s Technion and Georgia Tech College.
http://www.timesofisrael.com/microsoft-government-to-sign-tech-development-agreement/
http://www.zdnet.com/a-junior-silicon-valley-microsoft-israel-on-start-ups-security-and-steve-ballmer-7000003552/