Israel is the second most scientific / innovative nation in the world, in a report compiled by engineering firm RS Components and published in the U.K.’s Daily Mail. Israel is ranked after the U.S. and ahead of South Korea. R&D spending and researchers per capita were key factors.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-6787391/The-scientific-powerhouse-capitals-world.html

https://uk.rs-online.com/web/generalDisplay.html?id=did-you-know%2Fmost-scientific-countries-in-the-world