Could Israel Lead the Way in Cannabis Startups?

According to a recent story on TechCrunch.com, Israel’s recent work to decriminalize marijuana could result in the nation becoming a worldwide cannabis superpower.

Israel has lately built a reputation for fostering innovative tech startups, as well as its advancements in agriculture and security. However, a recent push to decriminalize marijuana and to turn the drug into a medical export is making news.

As it stands now, Israel is already a trailblazer when it comes to clinical research on cannabis. This has allowed growers in Israel to grow new strains of the drug, and some believe there are now medical-grade products ready for the market.

In fact, the oldest medical-marijuana program in the world belongs to Israel. It’s easier to conduct research and clinical tests on the medicinal usage of marijuana in Israel than anywhere else on the planet. Countries including the United States and Canada have long known this, which...

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