Minister of Economy and Industry Amir Peretz paid a working visit, together with representatives of his ministry, to the start-up company “Degam” located in the technology incubator Shaar HaNegev. The representative of the Innovation Authority and head of the Negev Gate Council, Ofir Liebstein, also participated in the tour.

During the visit, Arie Katz, the company’s CEO, presented him with the innovative technology they had developed – a 3D printer that allows for the fastest printing in the world, while combining several materials at the same time, and said that they are at the end of the crowdsourcing process.

Levana Zagori, Deputy Director of the Investment Authority in the Ministry of Economy and Industry presented the company with the possibilities of receiving assistance within the framework of the Investment Authority’s routes in the Ministry of Economy and Industry.

At the end of the meeting, the company’s CEO, Aryeh Katz, presented Minister Peretz with a 3D model of the Iron Dome.

Minister of Economy and Industry, Amir Peretz: “Innovative and advanced start-up companies such as “Degam” in the surrounding area are a very important growth lever for the development of the region. Areas with quality employment and good education attract many populations to come. We, as the Ministry of Economy and Industry, will continue to assist with grants for spatial development Employment and grants for the absorption of workers, with the aim of bringing many start-up companies into the fold”.