Sigma Labs JRS is a project by the Swedish Non-for-Profit Star For Life Foundation Jerusalem, that aims to support the economic development and growth of East Jerusalem through technology and innovation and the support the development of the Hi-Tech ecosystem.
With activities that aim to facilitate an enabling environment for the growth of Tech talent, skills, entrepreneurship and attracting Multinational Tech companies to expand and utilize the talent pool in East Jerusalem, Sigma Labs JRS works on the supply side with Tech graduates and candidates to build, train, and upskill a strong pipeline of Hi- Tech experts in East Jerusalem, in different areas of demand and cutting edge technologies, accompanying the candidates in building technical skills as well as employability skills and needed language skills.
On the demand side; Sigma Labs JRS works with local and international Hi Tech Companies employers, to identify gaps in the employment process, match candidates to open positions, facilitate technical recruiters reach into the community, and facilitate placements in open positions, Sigma Labs JRS also works with companies who are looking to expand R&D offices or remotely hire in Jerusalem to facilitate their connections into the resources needed to achieve that.
Sigma Labs JRS support entrepreneurship and innovation through activities that supports local entrepreneurs and attracts international entrepreneurs and early stage startups to Jerusalem, to provide exposure and experience to the local tech sector thus providing an opportunity for knowledge exchange, economic development, empowerment, inclusion, prosperity and stability through technology and innovation
“At Sigma Labs JRS, our methodology is a dynamic cycle. We begin with our Training & Upskilling program, equipping candidates with technical expertise and soft skills. Our recruitment experts collaborate closely with partner companies, identifying talent from our extensive database. Nearly ready candidates enter our Sigma Labs JRS Internship program while the most prepared can join our Startups Support Program and/or Job Placement Program. Our mission is fostering Jerusalem’s Hi-Tech ecosystem through a powerful consortium of partners.”
The Star for Life Foundation in Jerusalem focuses on the advancement of better life opportunities for all inhabitants of East Jerusalem, so that, in the long term, they can build a brighter future for themselves and their families.
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