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Israeli life sciences sector sees $2.7 billion investment surge despite war

“The Israeli innovation ecosystem is a symbol of resilience, adaptability, and opportunity,” said Karin Mayer Rubinstein, CEO and president of IATI.

 Karin Mayer Rubinstein, CEO and president of the Israeli Advanced Technology Industries (IATI)
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First Israeli-built quantum computer now in operation

PARTICIPANTS IN Jinnovate’s Healthtech Leadership Program meet at the ARC Innovation Center of Sheba Medical Center.

Collaborations in science, medicine crucial to strengthen Israeli-Palestinian ties - opinion

 Dozens of Bedouin students volunteer in agriculture in the Gaza Envelope.

Gov't calls for ag-tech projects, will offer funding up to NIS 16m.


IIA: Hi-tech accounts for 24% of all tax in Israel, 36% of income tax

This highlights the centrality of this sector in Israel's economy, the authority emphasized, saying it is a key driver.

 Israel Innovation Authority CEO Dror Bin

‘Functional stagnation:’ Comptroller exposes Israel’s climate crisis failures

The comptroller's findings indicate that Israel is projected to only reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 12% from 2015 to 2030, which is 56% less than the target of 27%. 

 State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman

Women in hi-tech R&D roles soar by 130% in last decade

Only a tiny fraction of Arab and ultra-Orthodox women are employed in hi-tech roles.

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Is a start-up boom on the horizon for Israel?

Israel’s entrepreneurs and inventors are still delivering under these nonoptimal circumstances.

 Israeli national flags flutter in front of an office tower at a business park also housing high tech companies, at Ofer Park in Petah Tikva, Israel August 27, 2020.

Israeli Innovation Authority unveils ambitious stimulus to revitalize hi-tech ecosystem

This fund will not only provide financial backing but also establish innovation incubator hubs, fostering global collaboration in deep-tech technological vectors.

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Israel invests NIS 100 million in regional innovation centers amid Hamas war

The decision to invest over NIS 100 million in regional innovation centers signals a steadfast determination to prioritize economic growth, particularly in the hi-tech domain.

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Israel has witnessed a 13% surge in climate-focused startups in past year

IIA CEO: “Now, more than ever, it is crucial to focus on the development of technologies that will lay the foundation for our future.”

 A general view of Dubai Downtown showing world's tallest building Burj Al Khalifa, in Dubai United Arab Emirates, December 31, 2022.

Israel invests $30 million in AI, supercomputing innovation

Led by NextSilicon, the app will support AI and high-performance computing advancements, fostering collaboration among Israeli companies and researchers.

 Israeli national flags flutter in front of an office tower at a business park also housing high tech companies, at Ofer Park in Petah Tikva, Israel August 27, 2020.

Surprising setback? Survey dives into Israeli start-up scene

Inside Israeli Innovation Ep. 18 with Maayan Hoffman and Zachy Hennessey

 High-tech workers with a massive locomotive train protest against the judicial reforms in central Tel Aviv on March 9, 2023.

Israel Innovation Authority gives NIS 36 million grant for its future

The Israel Innovation Authority has awarded grants totalling 36 million shekels. Who are the recipients?

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Innovation Authority puts NIS 113 million toward Bio-Convergence development

The move is a significant step forward in Israel's goal of becoming a global leader in the bio-convergence field.

CHIP-BASED artificial organs such as this ‘liver,’ could one day replace animal experiments, researchers hope.