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SVG Ventures has partnered with Tel Aviv-based nonprofit, Start-Up Nation Central, to create an Israel – North America bridge to support both countries' agrifood tech ecosystems. The two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding which will see long-term programmes implemented in Israel and the USA, pursuing opportunities to build closer links between the two agrifood innovation ecosystems – through events, co-marketing initiatives, ecosystem access and business opportunities. The collaboration with SVG will enable Start-Up Nation Central to solidify relationships with the global agrifood tech community, particularly in North America, to help Israeli start-ups scale faster in international markets and increase access to Israeli innovation technology. Emma Vardimon, director of global partnerships at Start-Up Nation Central, said: "We are happy to team up with SVG, a leading partner in the AgriFood tech innovation ecosystem, to promote joint initiatives for this sector. This partnership will allow us to expand our global connections for the benefit of Israeli tech and propel deal flow opportunities to the SVG innovation platform." She continued: “The mutual commitment to promoting the agrifood ecosystem and finding opportunities will allow us to promote leading Israeli technological solutions to address a common global challenge". The collaboration will enable both companies to leverage their platforms to drive innovation and create access for entrepreneurs to scale globally – helping to solve challenges facing the food and agriculture industries.