Israel Trade and Economic Commission in Sydney, Australia
Our office goal, as the commercial and investment arm of the Embassy of Israel in Australia, is to promote, enhance and facilitate trade, investment, and industrial R&D cooperation between Australia and Israel. Through a focus on the strengths and requirements of both the Australian and Israeli markets, the Trade Commission works to develop strategic bilateral partnerships through identifying exciting new investment opportunities and performing scouting activities for Australian companies and corporates in order to integrate excellent Israeli technology innovation.
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Mr Shai Zarivatch, Trade Commissioner
Mr Jeremy Ungar, Trade Officer
Ms Kelly Stuart, Trade Officer
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- ACSC: IRANIAN HACKERS TARGET AUSTRALIAThe FBI and CISA have observed an Iranian government-sponsored APT group that is exploiting vulnerabilities to gain access to systems. The APT group has exploited the same Microsoft Exchange vulnerability in Australia. Iranian government-sponsored APT actors are actively targeting a broad range of victims across multiple US critical infrastructure sectors,Continue reading “ACSC: IRANIAN HACKERS TARGET AUSTRALIA”
- How has the Pandemic Impacted Israel-Australia Business Ties? The Israel Trade Commissioner as a Guest Speaker with the UIAJoin UIA’s Israel update tomorrow with guest speaker Shai Zarivatch – Israel Trade Commissioner A unique analysis of the latest events in Israel and Q and A from UIA CEO Yair Miller OAM and NSW Shelicha & Executive Director Jasmine Malul 1.30pm AEDT / 12.30pm QLD / 10.30am AWST SeeContinue reading “How has the Pandemic Impacted Israel-Australia Business Ties? The Israel Trade Commissioner as a Guest Speaker with the UIA”
- Israeli software firm targets Australia after raising $68m“COVID-19 led to a massive shift in the way people interact with businesses online. EasySend helps enterprises accelerate their five-year digital transformation plans in just three months, making it simple for them to offer exceptional online customer experiences,” @Easy_Send chief executive officer Tal Daskal said.
- Israel’s Animal-Free Real Dairy Startup Imagindairy Completes $13M Seed Round Imagindairy, the Israeli food tech company creating dairy milk without cows has announced the completion of a $13 million seed round. Imagindairy creates real milk proteins that are indistinguishable from the conventional counterpart using its proprietary technology. “Once we reach commercialization, more consumers will be able to enjoy eating animal-freeContinue reading “Israel’s Animal-Free Real Dairy Startup Imagindairy Completes $13M Seed Round “
- CropX And IrrigationNZ Joining Forces On Irrigation Efficiency App ‘The Bucket Test’Thursday, 11 November 2021, 1:37 pmPress Release: CropX Global farm-management company CropX has a bold vision to ensure New Zealand farmers have access to better farming data that can help them improve their efficiency. After recently being included in the World Economic Forum’s 100 most promising Technology Pioneers of 2021, CropXContinue reading “CropX And IrrigationNZ Joining Forces On Irrigation Efficiency App ‘The Bucket Test’”
- Autonomous Drones from Israel in 2022Aiming Higher – 2022 Product Launch Watch Percepto’s biggest announcement yet, which they broadcasted from around the world at their largest event ever. Percepto announced exciting news both on the software and AI capabilities as well as on the drone and other data collectors front. Watch their CEO, Dor Abuhasira,Continue reading “Autonomous Drones from Israel in 2022”
- The 100 Best Inventions of 2021 – 4 of which are IsraeliOrCam – making text audible Percepto – automated inspections SupPlant – smarter farming ElectReon – wireless in-road charging Israel – Inspired by Innovation. https://time.com/collection/best-inventions-2021/
- Gal Gadot on Australia and New Zealand + Israeli ‘Meta’ TechnologiesGal Gadot on Australia’s ‘Today Show’ https://www.9now.com.au/today/2021/clip-ckvsmyed000920hs2v4j2c7zo Israeli ‘Meta’ Tech Pixellot Giving teams, leagues, and venues cost-effective live coverage through an award-winning end-to-end video and analytics solution. Texel Texel delivers highly personalized viewing experiences at scale. The company leverages its platform-as-a-service to combine multiple streams, data, and social media. EachContinue reading “Gal Gadot on Australia and New Zealand + Israeli ‘Meta’ Technologies”
- Aleph Farms Unveils Roadmap For Achieving Net Zero Carbon By 2025https://www.bloomberg.com/press-releases/2021-11-03/aleph-farms-unveils-roadmap-for-achieving-net-zero-carbon-by-2025 Aleph Farms Unveils Roadmap For Achieving Net Zero Carbon By 2025 Key partnerships for the company, including with leading energy provider ENGIE, create a clear path for long term sustainability Business Wire REHOVOT, Israel — November 3, 2021 Aleph Farms, the first cultivated meat company to grow steaks directlyContinue reading “Aleph Farms Unveils Roadmap For Achieving Net Zero Carbon By 2025”
- ByondXR Partners with Armani beauty World to Create a Unique Virtual Store Experience for ChristmasByondXR, the industry leader in making virtual shopping a reality, announces a new partnership with world-renowned brand Armani beauty Germany. In this special collaboration, Armani beauty Germany is moving into the globally trending virtual world and introducing the experience of the glamorous Armani beauty world and giving to their customersContinue reading “ByondXR Partners with Armani beauty World to Create a Unique Virtual Store Experience for Christmas”
- ABC News | VIDEO: (Israeli) Borders reopen for first time since pandemic beganThe Israel Trade Commission in Australia looks forward to arranging meetings for your Trade Mission in the near future. Israel has reopened its borders to international tourists for the first time since the pandemic was declared. Middle East Correspondent Tom Joyner reports. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-11-02/borders-reopen-for-first-time-since-pandemic-began/13613492
- COVID-19 is here to stay, but Israel shows that boosters, masks and vaccine passports can tame the virusBy Middle East correspondent Tom Joyner and Fouad AbuGhosh in Jerusalem Posted Sat 30 Oct 2021 at 6:19amSaturday 30 Oct 2021 at 6:19am, updated Sat 30 Oct 2021 at 11:34am https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-10-30/israel-uses-booster-shots-masks-and-passports-against-covid/100569256 It was the first country to vaccinate, the first to reopen, then the first to widely implement a booster shot. Now Israel is returningContinue reading “COVID-19 is here to stay, but Israel shows that boosters, masks and vaccine passports can tame the virus”
- Israeli President Isaac Herzog Becomes World’s First President to Try Cultivated MeatIsraeli President Isaac Herzog has become the first president to taste cultivated meat, produced by Future Meat, in order to bring attention to alt protein for Israel’s National Climate Strategy ahead of COP26. In December last year, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took part in a publicised trip to sample Aleph Farms’ product, making him the firstContinue reading “Israeli President Isaac Herzog Becomes World’s First President to Try Cultivated Meat”
- Podcast: Maurice Klein chats with Shai ZaravitchArticle October 28, 2021 As the commercial and investment arm of the Embassy of Israel in Australia, the raison d’etre of the Israel Trade and Economic Commission is to promote, enhance and facilitate trade, investment, and industrial R&D cooperation between Australia and Israel. Shai Zarivatch Maurice Klein chats with ourContinue reading “Podcast: Maurice Klein chats with Shai Zaravitch”
- Our Trade Commissioner’s Radio Interview | 3ZZZ – L’Chaim – To LifeAs the commercial and investment arm of the Embassy of Israel in Australia, the Raison D’etre of the Israel Trade and Economic Commission is to promote, enhance and facilitate trade, investment, and industrial R&D cooperation between Australia and Israel The first guest tonight on L’Chaim is SHAI ZARIVATCH, our TradeContinue reading “Our Trade Commissioner’s Radio Interview | 3ZZZ – L’Chaim – To Life”
- Alt-Protein Companies Take Top Two Spots at Israel’s FoodTech 2021 CompetitionTwo alt-protein companies, ProFuse Technology and Alfred’s Food Tech, have taken first and second place respectively at Israel’s FoodTech 2021 Competition. The competition was organised by business newspaper Calcalist in collaboration with food creation and marketing company Tnuva. The winner, ProFuse, will be awarded $100,000, either as an investment or for commercial assimilationContinue reading “Alt-Protein Companies Take Top Two Spots at Israel’s FoodTech 2021 Competition”
- Findings.co pivoting for this | Corporate Australia taps into social conscience with a sharp rise in ESG reportingCorporate Australia is gaining a social and environmental conscience with more than 87 per cent of the country’s top companies returning substantial and meaningful reporting of ESG strategies over the past year, according to a report by PwC Australia. The analysis by the accounting giant found ESG (Environmental, Social, andContinue reading “Findings.co pivoting for this | Corporate Australia taps into social conscience with a sharp rise in ESG reporting”
- Israeli Tech Startups Record Breaking 2021IVC Research Center and law firm Meitar published a report which highlighted the record breaking 2021 for Israeli tech startups. “Israeli tech companies have now raised $17.5 billion in the first nine months of 2021, already far above the record $10 billion raised in all of 2020.[i]” According to GLOBESContinue reading “Israeli Tech Startups Record Breaking 2021”
- Precision IrrigationSustainable irrigation has become a significant issue for the agricultural community. In areas of the world where water is scarce and droughts are plentiful, it is essential that tools and methods are put in place to efficiently handle water management mechanisms in farming practices. Hence the use and practice ofContinue reading “Precision Irrigation”
- Game on! Mapping Israel’s Video Games CompaniesThe video games industry is much more than just fun and games. It has grown to be a cultural and economic boom and has outpaced the growth of other established modes of entertainment, such as film and music, across many regions. The industry has long evolved beyond the stereotypical imageContinue reading “Game on! Mapping Israel’s Video Games Companies”
- Tesco GetGo with Israeli TrigoTesco, the UK’s biggest supermarket chain, will let you “just walk out” The company is conducting its first public test of cashierless tech at a London location. Tesco, the UK’s largest supermarket chain, is implementing “just walk out” tech for the first time in a trial run in its Holborn, London, location.Continue reading “Tesco GetGo with Israeli Trigo”
- Zero Co breaks the Internet on crowdfunding launch, receives $6m investment from Square PegSquare Peg – Empowering exceptional founders in Australia, Israel and Southeast Asia with a focus on Series A and Series B. Byron Bay-based Zero Co today announced it has received a $6 million investment from global investment firm Square Peg, but it was the zero-waste company’s equity crowdfunding raise thatContinue reading “Zero Co breaks the Internet on crowdfunding launch, receives $6m investment from Square Peg”
- IAI showcases satellites and lunar lander at upcoming International Astronautical CongressIsrael Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Israel’s Space House will oversee the country’s Space Exhibit at the International Astronautical Congress in Dubai, showcasing their new array of space technology. Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Israel’s Space House will oversee the country’s Space Exhibit at the 72nd International Astronautical Congress in DubaiContinue reading “IAI showcases satellites and lunar lander at upcoming International Astronautical Congress”
- Oracle opens underground Israel cloud data centreJERUSALEM, Oct 13 (Reuters) – Oracle (ORCL.N) opened the first of two planned public cloud centres in Israel on Wednesday, enabling companies and other Israeli customers to keep their data on local servers rather than rely on other countries. The underground data centre is nine floors – about 50 metres – belowContinue reading “Oracle opens underground Israel cloud data centre”
- Life on Mars: Simulating Red Planet Base in Israeli DesertWith Australian Space-Tech launching, this article is sure to wow! https://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/life-on-mars-simulating-red-planet-base-in-israeli-desert/news-story/88dceb067ae1ad71b9f9464fea3d344f Technicians assist a trainee astronaut to suit up in a spacesuit. Six members from Portugal, Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, Austria and Israel will be cut off from the world for a month Inside a huge crater in Israel’s sun-bakedContinue reading “Life on Mars: Simulating Red Planet Base in Israeli Desert”
- How Israeli Start-Ups Thrived During COVID-19While the rest of the economy took a hit during COVID-19, the start-up tech sector thrived and sometimes benefited. The original article was published by Alon Ghelber, CMO at Revuze on Jpost https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/how-israeli-start-ups-thrived-during-covid-19-681692 The COVID-19 pandemic has been disastrous for virtually every part of the economy in most countries aroundContinue reading “How Israeli Start-Ups Thrived During COVID-19”
- Israel Winery: 1,500-year-old Byzantine Wine Complex FoundA 1,500-year-old wine-making complex, said to have been the world’s largest at the time, has been discovered in Israel, archaeologists say. Five presses were unearthed at the huge Byzantine-era winery at Yavne, south of Tel Aviv, which is estimated to have produced two million litres a year. After a sophisticatedContinue reading “Israel Winery: 1,500-year-old Byzantine Wine Complex Found”
- Ashton Kutcher Invests in MeaTech to Help Push Israeli Cultivated Meat to MarketIn today’s most unlikely news, a collective called Sound Ventures led by actor Ashton Kutcher and Guy Oseary, the Israeli-American businessman and investor known for Maverick Records and his work with Madonna and U2, has announced a partnership with Israel’s cultivated meat leader MeaTech, the world’s first publicly traded cultivated meat producer. Sound Ventures describesContinue reading “Ashton Kutcher Invests in MeaTech to Help Push Israeli Cultivated Meat to Market”
- Israeli Innovations Redefining the Supply Chain and Logistics SectorRetail e-commerce is growing at an exponential rate, clocking an estimated $4.28 trillion in sales in 2020. In 2022 it is estimated that revenue will hit $5.4 trillion according to Statista.com. Fueling this e-commerce boom is the digital revolution, the COVID-19 Pandemic and the need for convenience. Lockdowns meant thatContinue reading “Israeli Innovations Redefining the Supply Chain and Logistics Sector”
- Protecting Against Software Supply-Chain Cyber-AttacksThe cyber warriors of U.S. Cyber Command had to act: Alerting the 180,000 users of Atlassian’s Confluence software that they risked becoming victims of a massive ongoing software supply chain attack. In a September 3rd Twitter post, USCYBERCOM warned that “Mass exploitation of Atlassian Confluence CVE-2021-26084 is ongoing and expectedContinue reading “Protecting Against Software Supply-Chain Cyber-Attacks”
- Israeli Education Technologies | Redefining Education in the Covid EraThe advent of Covid-19 forced people worldwide to work and learn remotely. Many in the education sector were caught unprepared, lacking even the most basic skills required for transitioning to online teaching and learning. This was compounded by the lack of access to adequate technology, resulting in severe gaps withinContinue reading “Israeli Education Technologies | Redefining Education in the Covid Era”
- Smart Transportation | Israel Innovation AuthorityThe computerization of motor vehicles and their surroundings is causing dramatic changes in the global automotive industry. This trend offers the Israeli technology sector far-reaching opportunities to become a part of the international automotive industry. Israel is at the forefront with the world’s most advanced technologies relevant to Smart TransportationContinue reading “Smart Transportation | Israel Innovation Authority”
- BioConvergence – The Future of MedicineThe past year showed us that the growing need to combine innovative technologies used in developing more precise, personalized medicines and treatments is already becoming reality! As we are amid the Bio-Convergence revolution, this short clip briefly explains this new discipline, and how Israel is positioned to take the leadContinue reading “BioConvergence – The Future of Medicine”
- Hugh Jackman Fans Take Note | This AI Startup can Deepfake You into a Hollywood MovieUsing cutting-edge artificial intelligence software, startup company D-ID can insert a deepfake version of you into a trailer for the new Hugh Jackman film Reminiscence. Since the movie is about a scientist who can help people relive their pasts, after uploading a photo of yourself on this website, the AI-driven tech animates your mugshotContinue reading “Hugh Jackman Fans Take Note | This AI Startup can Deepfake You into a Hollywood Movie”
- The Future of Law: From Online Courts to Predictive Dispute TechnologyIt was not long ago when e-mails were a new technology and predictions for their importance in not only the world of business but law seemed over exaggerated. Now, 25 years on, they have become an essential part to our everyday lives and especially for law firms who are tryingContinue reading “The Future of Law: From Online Courts to Predictive Dispute Technology”
- Analysis is in the eye of the (video) beholderThe concept and applicability of video analytics have been around for decades and today, is still one of the cutting-edge subjects in the physical security space. However, far beyond traditional security and motion detection, we see new trends within safety applications that are now involving crowd management, social distancing andContinue reading “Analysis is in the eye of the (video) beholder”
- Leonardo DiCaprio Invests in Cell-Cultured Beef Leaders Mosa Meat and Aleph FarmsEnvironmental activist and Academy Award-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio has joined cell-cultured beef pioneers Mosa Meat and Aleph Farms as an investor and advisor. “One of the most impactful ways to combat the climate crisis is to transform our food system” – Leonardo DiCaprio Both companies have demonstrated the ability to grow beef directly fromContinue reading “Leonardo DiCaprio Invests in Cell-Cultured Beef Leaders Mosa Meat and Aleph Farms”
- ICYMI – Israeli fintech co Way2Vat completes IPO in AustraliaWay2Vat is the developer and operator of an automated, AI-based platform for filing VAT returns. Israeli fintech company Way2Vat Ltd. (ASX: W2V) has completed an IPO on the Australian Securities Exchange, raising A$7 million (NIS 16.3 million) at a valuation of A$30.7 million (NIS 72 million). On its first day of trading,Continue reading “ICYMI – Israeli fintech co Way2Vat completes IPO in Australia”
- The Future of Storage EnergyPower outages result in substantial losses to companies, expensive acquisitions made my households and businesses to sustain operations and ultimately results in harmful emissions to the environment due to the usage of non-sustainable means to generate electricity in times of need. One solution to power outages is the notion ofContinue reading “The Future of Storage Energy”
- COVID result in secondsCOVID result in seconds – The Australian Jewish News “Our solution can help stop the spread by instantly detecting people who are infectious at the point of entry and allow communities and economies to safely return to a normal way of life.” A new venture between an Israeli and AustralianContinue reading “COVID result in seconds”
- ’20 Olympics in ’21 amidst COVID-19: Israel and Australia SummaryThe dust has now settled on the 2020 Tokyo Olympics as the Olympic torch is extinguished and passed on to Paris for 2024. I can’t help but note a few observations – the 2020 Olympics was held in 2021 but not rebranded as such, like COVID-19, which really took effectContinue reading “’20 Olympics in ’21 amidst COVID-19: Israel and Australia Summary”
- TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers Announces: Global Innovation Challenge to Solve Needs of People With DisabilitiesTOM: Tikkun Olam Makers launches an international innovation competition – the Global Innovation Challenge, where makers, entrepreneurs, engineers, designers and social activists will develop technological solutions for people with disabilities. Winners will receive a cash prize and an opportunity to participate at the Expo 2020 Dubai. Registration is now openContinue reading “TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers Announces: Global Innovation Challenge to Solve Needs of People With Disabilities”
- Emerging Israeli Startups that are Redefining the Global Food-Tech IndustryWhen we talk about food, technology isn’t the first thing that always comes to our mind. However, over the years, the food industry worldwide has undergone a significant transformation in terms of processing, production, and preservation techniques of various food products. Now, food-tech is all about filling your plate withContinue reading “Emerging Israeli Startups that are Redefining the Global Food-Tech Industry”
- The Israeli Dairy Model | Leading the Way with InnovationGiven the unprecedented times, with the COVID-19 pandemic having a staggering impact on most industries, the dairy sector has emerged resilient. Israel’s dairy industry is believed to be one of the most advanced in the world. With its effective breeding policies and technology, Israel has climbed the ranks to becomeContinue reading “The Israeli Dairy Model | Leading the Way with Innovation”
- Innovative Sustainable Cooling Technologies from IsraelAs the Earth’s temperatures keep soaring upwards, cooling technologies are fast becoming one of the most sought-after solutions. But the high energy consumption required for cooling in turn adds on to pollution and overall heating of the planet. To escape this vicious cycle, the need of the hour is sustainable,Continue reading “Innovative Sustainable Cooling Technologies from Israel”
- Amcor Strikes Compostable Packaging Deal with Israel’s TIPAAmcor has struck a deal with Israeli tech company Tipa to manufacture compostable packaging in Australia and New Zealand as it looks for plastic alternatives to reduce waste. The packaging can be used like conventional plastic, but the films and laminates can decompose back into the soil after 180 days,Continue reading “Amcor Strikes Compostable Packaging Deal with Israel’s TIPA”
- Israeli Technology will be Used for 3D Mapping of Australian BuildingsThe data from the mapping will benefit insurance companies among others. The Israeli start-up company GEOX signed a deal with the Australian government company Geoscape that will lead to the full aerial footage-based 3D mapping of 18 million buildings around the Australian continent. GEOX’s mapping uses artificial intelligence and patent-protected algorithms andContinue reading “Israeli Technology will be Used for 3D Mapping of Australian Buildings”
- ALD announces $50M funding following HUB Security mergerIf your Australasian critical infrastructure needs securing, get in touch. Recently merged ALD announced a 50 million USD investment round, based on a 146 million USD valuation from leading institutional investors following its merger announcement with Hub Security, LTD.(”HUB”) Upon completion of the merger, HUB shareholders will hold 51% ofContinue reading “ALD announces $50M funding following HUB Security merger”
- Israeli Technology Advancements To Combat Global Climate Change2020’s record heatwaves and storms confirm what scientists have long predicted: climate change is well underway and threatens unparalleled destruction. The scarcity of water being a foremost concern for the future, it is vital we have affordable technology solutions for clean drinking water as well as means of removing pollutantsContinue reading “Israeli Technology Advancements To Combat Global Climate Change”
- Five Israeli Startups make it to the World Economic Forum Tech Pioneers ListThe World Economic Forum have selected five Israeli companies for its 2021 list of 100 Technology Pioneers from six continents that are “poised to have a significant impact on business and society.”[1] The Israeli early growth stage companies represented are involved in diverse fields including AI, cleantech, cyber security, digitalContinue reading “Five Israeli Startups make it to the World Economic Forum Tech Pioneers List”
- Israel and the Delta Variant | 60 Minutes AustraliaCoverage from 10:41 Ages 12-16 vaccination campaign 14:30 The Delta Variant: How this new strain of COVID is in a league of it’s own | 60 Minutes Australia – YouTube
- Israeli Company Telling Porkies – Is It Kosher?Cell-Cultured Pork Next on the Menu for Israel’s MeaTech 3D Israeli cell-cultured startup MeaTech 3D Ltd. has revealed plans to develop cultivated pork. The first cell-cultured meat company to be publicly listed has expanded R&D activities to focus on cell lines and technologies for future mass production of slaughter-free pork, alongside its currentContinue reading “Israeli Company Telling Porkies – Is It Kosher?”
- Cybint, Academy IT Announce Partnership to Offer Cybersecurity Bootcamp Options in AustraliaThrough this partnership, Cybint and Academy IT will provide in-person and online cybersecurity training for workforce development to students through Australia. ADELAIDE SA, Australia, June 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Cybint, a global cyber education training company, partners with Academy IT, a technical training provider in South Australia, to offer the Cybint Cybersecurity Bootcamp online and in-personContinue reading “Cybint, Academy IT Announce Partnership to Offer Cybersecurity Bootcamp Options in Australia”
- Cyber Reinsurance Rates Rocket at July RenewalsRansom laws are murky from country to country. Before considering if you would pay, or not, sign up to Cyber Week 2021 and see the best-of-the-best Israeli cyber tech that could work for your business. Cyber Week 2021 (b2b-wizard.com) LONDON, July 1 (Reuters) – Global cyber reinsurance rates have soaredContinue reading “Cyber Reinsurance Rates Rocket at July Renewals”
- World’s first lab-grown meat factory opens in IsraelA revolutionary “lab grown” meat factory has opened in Israel, and will use animal cells to produce chicken, beef, lamb and pork products. The world’s first “slaughter-free” meat factory has opened in Israel as part of a food revolution aimed at finding more environmentally friendly ways of feeding the globalContinue reading “World’s first lab-grown meat factory opens in Israel”
- Israel is Helping to Drive the Evolution of Urban MobilityIn writing about almost any topic over the last sixteen months or so, it has been nearly unavoidable not to relate to the global Covid pandemic and this includes the subject of urban mobility. As the impact of various lockdowns around the world took effect and human activity was curtailed,Continue reading “Israel is Helping to Drive the Evolution of Urban Mobility”
- The Future of Healthcare – Where Do We Go From Here?As we watch the ‘era of the mask’ come to an end, we stand poised, eagerly awaiting and welcoming the turning of a new page. This next chapter, one whose approach crests the horizon and comes ever so quickly, ushers us forward with its siren-like song, relinquishing our yearning forContinue reading “The Future of Healthcare – Where Do We Go From Here?”
- The “SporTech” NationThe sports industry continues to grow at a remarkable pace. Professional sports are extending their global reach and engaging with fans in every part of the world, and more and more people participate in a variety of amateur sports activities. more than ever, sports are connecting different people from aroundContinue reading “The “SporTech” Nation”
- Israel MoD Completes First HPL-WS Interception TestsThe Directorate of Defense R&D in the Israel Ministry of Defense (MoD), Elbit Systems and the IAF, have effectively intercepted several UAVs using an airborne High-Power Laser Weapon System (HPL-WS). A high-power laser system was installed on an aircraft and was tested in a number of scenarios. It effectively intercepted and destroyedContinue reading “Israel MoD Completes First HPL-WS Interception Tests”
- Israeli shares traded on Wall Street reach massive $300 billion valuationCalcalist: The aggregated value of the shares of the 85 Israeli companies traded in the US accounts for 75% of Israeli GDP, and is more than market cap of shares on the TASE Tech firm WalkMe’s initial public offering of shares has brought the total valuation of the shares of the 85Continue reading “Israeli shares traded on Wall Street reach massive $300 billion valuation”
- 2021 Israel Innovation Authority – Innovation ReportThe Israeli High-Tech Sector Is Maturing – Changing the Character of Israel’s Entire Economy. If the Government does not Reassess its Policies toward the Sector, High-Tech Growth will Benefit the High-Tech Sector Alone. About 10% of Israeli Employees Work in the High-Tech Sector, and they are Responsible for: 15% ofContinue reading “2021 Israel Innovation Authority – Innovation Report”
- Beyond the Headlines: Israel’s Credit Ratings Remain StrongWith geopolitics taking center stage in the media, you might have missed some of the exciting economic developments out of Israel. For instance, there are now more than 20 Israeli-founded unicorns (private companies valued over $1 billion) in both New York[1] and California[2]; as well as over 60 unicorns inContinue reading “Beyond the Headlines: Israel’s Credit Ratings Remain Strong”
- Digital Health Makes Strides to Prevent Food AllergiesIn the United States, over 32 million suffer from severe to potentially life-threatening food allergies. One out of every ten adults and one of thirteen children have to adjust to sometimes severe dietary restrictions and eating practices. There is no cure for food allergies, but through recent research and development,Continue reading “Digital Health Makes Strides to Prevent Food Allergies”
- Israeli Startup YO-Egg Creates Hyper-Realistic Product Offering Same Nutrients as Poultry EggsYO-Egg, a startup from Israel, has created a unique plant-based egg using proprietary, patent-pending ingredients. The company says that after focusing on Israel for a few months, it plans to enter the UK market. Like a conventional egg, YO-Egg’s product is made up of two parts — the “white” andContinue reading “Israeli Startup YO-Egg Creates Hyper-Realistic Product Offering Same Nutrients as Poultry Eggs”
- Coronavirus: Electronic bracelet quarantine pilot ends successfullyThe Health Ministry has expressed immediate demand to help ease restrictions. The pilot program for the coronavirus electronic bracelet, designed to monitor quarantined Israelis who landed back in the country, concluded on Friday and was deemed a success, the company behind the bracelet announced in a statement. Israel’s SuperCom had launchedContinue reading “Coronavirus: Electronic bracelet quarantine pilot ends successfully”
- Imagindairy makes milk proteins for ‘no-cow inside’ dairy duplicatesYear-old company hopes to hit market with its no-cow milk-protein powder in 2023; tech uses precision fermentation that makes animal-free versions of whey and casein Israeli startup Imagindairy, Ltd. is jumping into the no-cow-milk space, saying its precision fermentation technology is able to create milk proteins that are just likeContinue reading “Imagindairy makes milk proteins for ‘no-cow inside’ dairy duplicates”
- Sprout’s new CEO on what drew him to New Zealand – and why startups should follow him thereH/T https://agfundernews.com/meron-sprout-new-ceo-on-what-drew-him-to-new-zealand-and-why-startups-should-follow-him.html When Israeli venture investor Gil Meron told colleagues that he was considering a career move to New Zealand, people thought he was mad. “They said: ‘It’s a joke, right?’ Israel is one of the biggest hubs, there’s a ton of deal flow, and you want to move toContinue reading “Sprout’s new CEO on what drew him to New Zealand – and why startups should follow him there”
- ChickP Announces APAC Initiative With New Singapore Office as Demand For Plant Protein in Asia ContinuesIsrael’s ChickP Protein, Ltd. announces it is expanding into the APAC region with the launch of a new office in Singapore, in response to the rapidly growing demand for plant-based products in the region. The company also announces the appointment of Moy Teo as the company’s Business Development Director for Asia, to lead theContinue reading “ChickP Announces APAC Initiative With New Singapore Office as Demand For Plant Protein in Asia Continues”
- IPO Watch: The Next Israeli Tech Company Set to List on the ASX Made $16m Last YearGefen Technologies is set to be the next Israeli tech company to list on the ASX having closed its $25 million IPO offer on Friday. The company has a software platform that is targeted at “regulation-heavy industries” starting with insurance and finance. It involves agents selling complex products to customersContinue reading “IPO Watch: The Next Israeli Tech Company Set to List on the ASX Made $16m Last Year”
- NASA Harvest and CropX Partner to Support Sustainable AgricultureCombining Critical In-Soil Insights and Satellite Observations to Improve Global Agricultural Monitoring NASA Harvest (NASA’s Food Security and Agriculture program area) and CropX, a global leader in soil analytics for agriculture, today announced a strategic partnership that will give NASA Harvest unprecedented soil insights for its global agricultural monitoring efforts. Supporting a more sustainableContinue reading “NASA Harvest and CropX Partner to Support Sustainable Agriculture”
- Rise of Travel-Tech post Covid-19As the world begins to open its borders to eager travellers many of the globe’s biggest travel companies have seen their share prices rocket. IAGs value rose by 3% and TUI’s shares also increased by 4% as a result of the news that travel restrictions in places in the worldContinue reading “Rise of Travel-Tech post Covid-19”
- Stretching Communication: How Israeli Solutions are Addressing Last-Mile ConnectivityWith the rapid infrastructural expansions that we are accustomed to in the global telecoms industry, it is impossible to believe there are often a minority of consumers of telephony services who are consistently under-served. Despite the meteoric growth of the Internet and broadband connectivity in the past two decades, aboutContinue reading “Stretching Communication: How Israeli Solutions are Addressing Last-Mile Connectivity”
- Israel’s Drones set to Improve Civilian LifeThe global interest in drones is growing in exponential pace. Advancements in technology and reduced costs are some of the reasons fueling the rapid growth. Kenya is not an exception, and recently the use of drones in Kenya was allowed by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA). Israel is oneContinue reading “Israel’s Drones set to Improve Civilian Life”
- Look into the Telecommunication IndustryThe global Telecommunication industry is transforming large communication and Technology companies with the maturity of intelligent edge. The intelligent edge is the combination of advanced connectivity, compact processing power, and Al located near devices that use and generate data. Predictions are that in 2021, there will be an expansion byContinue reading “Look into the Telecommunication Industry”
- “Massive Growth” of Alt Protein Field in Israel as Total Investment Increases 8X Since 2018From: Vegeconomist – May 3 According to a new GFI Israel study, the total investment in companies developing alt proteins in Israel has increased eightfold across the plant-based, cell-cultured and fermentation fields. The total of all investments in 2020 was almost three times higher than the previous year, with 154% annual growthContinue reading ““Massive Growth” of Alt Protein Field in Israel as Total Investment Increases 8X Since 2018”
- Israeli Company Chunk Foods Raises $2M to Develop Whole Cut Alt-Meat ProductsIsraeli startup Chunk Foods has raised $2M in a pre-seed funding round led by venture fund Stray Dog Capital. The startup uses fermentation technology to produce whole-muscle meat alternatives. While there now exists a large number of alt-meat producers, the focus tends to be on alternatives to processed meat, such as burgers, meatballs,Continue reading “Israeli Company Chunk Foods Raises $2M to Develop Whole Cut Alt-Meat Products”
- Israel Rolls Out Covid-19 Passport Program to Children, Who Can’t Yet Be VaccinatedMove comes as U.S. and other countries turn their attention to reopening child-centric businesses TEL AVIV—Israel has extended its Covid-19 vaccine passport system to children who aren’t yet eligible to be inoculated, allowing them to visit cinemas, restaurants and other entertainment businesses as it continues to reopen its economy. UnderContinue reading “Israel Rolls Out Covid-19 Passport Program to Children, Who Can’t Yet Be Vaccinated”
- Press Release – “2020 High-Tech Human Capital Report”, published by the Israel Innovation Authority and Start-Up Nation Central
- E-commerce Fraud Detection & PreventionThe increased digitization of global commerce and banking globally — with the expansion of cross-border ecommerce and the adoption mobile banking in the past decade — presents a juicy target for organized criminal groups who only need an Internet connection to make easy money. Financial fraud prevention is a bigContinue reading “E-commerce Fraud Detection & Prevention”
- Electric cars – The Automotive Ecosystem in IsraelGlobal car sales experienced an unprecedented drop. Despite gradual recovery over the course of the year, early market data suggests that global car sales contracted in 2020 by an estimated 14% year-on-year, mirroring closely the drop in global car sales in 2020 was significantly larger comparatively. Ford said during hisContinue reading “Electric cars – The Automotive Ecosystem in Israel”
- Meet Virtual Reality, Your New Physical TherapistWhile use of the gaming technology for improving physical ailments is still in the early stages, it shows promise — and it’s fun. This article is part of our new series on the Future of Health Care, which examines changes in the medical field. Four years ago, Michael Heinrich was ridingContinue reading “Meet Virtual Reality, Your New Physical Therapist”
- 85 Israeli companies will present breakthrough technologies in the field of medical device and digital health to Global healthcare industry leaders at MEDinISRAEL 2021The 6th Biennial MEDinISRAEL Conference and Exhibition, Israel’s leading medical device and digital health event will be held virtually on April 20-21, 2021. The event will feature Israel’s leading medical device and digital health companies and host healthcare community members and experts from around the globe. The conference will address the issuesContinue reading “85 Israeli companies will present breakthrough technologies in the field of medical device and digital health to Global healthcare industry leaders at MEDinISRAEL 2021”
- Quantum Computing in IsraelQuantum Computing is currently one of the most sought after technologies across the world. Israel being one of the most technologically advanced nations, has much to offer in this front. Earlier this year it was announced that Israel is to invest about $60 Million in order to build its firstContinue reading “Quantum Computing in Israel”
- Vaccine Rollout Comparison: Israel and AustraliaThe Australian government has fallen behind on its Covid-19 vaccination rollout timeline only a little more than two weeks into the nationwide program. According to Australia’s Chief Medical Officer the overall timeline objectives remain and is designed to enable every Australian adult who is seeking the jab, get vaccinated byContinue reading “Vaccine Rollout Comparison: Israel and Australia”
- Innovative Israeli Solutions for Industrial 4.0 DeploymentIndustry 4.0, a term that describes the ongoing automation of traditional manufacturing and industrial practices, promises to enhance stability and performance of industrial operations. Using technologies such as IoT, imaging, and sensors, businesses will be able to capture and process data from industrial assets, generating previously unavailable insights on howContinue reading “Innovative Israeli Solutions for Industrial 4.0 Deployment”
- THE NAAMA PROJECT – TOWARDS CREATING A NATIONAL DRONE NETWORK FOR COMMERCIAL DELIVERY, MEDICAL TRANSPORT, AND URBAN AIR MOBILITYPress Release The Israel Innovation Authority, the Israel Ministry of Transport (through Ayalon Highways Co.), The Civil Aviation Authority of Israel (CAAI) and The Smart Mobility Initiative at The Israel Prime Minister’s Office are delighted to present a first-of-its-kind pilot: The State of Israel has achieved significant progress over theContinue reading “THE NAAMA PROJECT – TOWARDS CREATING A NATIONAL DRONE NETWORK FOR COMMERCIAL DELIVERY, MEDICAL TRANSPORT, AND URBAN AIR MOBILITY”
- Israeli company claims oral COVID-19 vaccine on its wayAn oral vaccine could potentially allow for people to self vaccinate at home. https://www.jpost.com/health-science/israeli-company-says-oral-covid-19-vaccine-on-its-way-662712 An Israeli-American pharmaceutical company is preparing to launch a Phase I clinical trial for what could become the world’s first oral COVID-19 vaccine. Oramed Pharmaceuticals Inc., a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company based on technology developed by Hadassah-UniversityContinue reading “Israeli company claims oral COVID-19 vaccine on its way”
- Cyber 10101Why is cyber important? To understanding this, one must understand who uses cyber and for what purpose. In short, everyone with a computer, including people and cars, use Cyber. What is cyber? Cyber is simply a prefix taken from Greek to describe a person, thing, or idea as part ofContinue reading “Cyber 10101”
- IVC & FTA | Israeli Tech EcoSystemThe Foreign Trade Administration (FTA) at the Israeli Ministry of Economy & Industry currently operates an array of 50 Economic & Trade Missions / Offices in leading target markets around the world. The FTA serves as a bridge to global economic systems, developing international business relations and promoting investments in IsraeliContinue reading “IVC & FTA | Israeli Tech EcoSystem”
- Economy and Industry Ministry: Encouraging Results for Israeli Exports in 2020Chilly Forecasts were not Realized as Exports Declined by Less than Expected (Communicated by the Economy and Industry Ministry Spokesperson) Summary of trends in Israeli exports and activity of the Foreign Trade Administration in 2020 * Exports stand at approximately $112 billion – a decline of only around 3% overContinue reading “Economy and Industry Ministry: Encouraging Results for Israeli Exports in 2020”
- The First Real-World Data for COVID Vaccines is in – and it’s Really Good Newshttps://www.smh.com.au/national/the-first-real-world-data-for-covid-vaccines-is-in-and-it-s-really-good-news-20210306-p578d5.html The first real-world data for COVID-19 vaccines is in – and the vaccines’ effectiveness have once-again shot past scientists’ expectations. Vaccines are typically less effective in the real-world than in clinical trials. But in data from Israel and the United Kingdom, both of whom have managed to vaccinate aContinue reading “The First Real-World Data for COVID Vaccines is in – and it’s Really Good News”
- Israeli study finds 94% drop in symptomatic COVID-19 cases with Pfizer vaccineJERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel’s largest healthcare provider on Sunday reported a 94% drop in symptomatic COVID-19 infections among 600,000 people who received two doses of the Pfizer’s vaccine in the country’s biggest study to date. Health maintenance organization (HMO) Clalit, which covers more than half of all Israelis, said theContinue reading “Israeli study finds 94% drop in symptomatic COVID-19 cases with Pfizer vaccine”
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- Israel is an Innovative Baby-Tech PowerhouseWelcoming a new baby is such a special time but it also comes with its own sets of stresses and anxiety. Why is the baby crying? Is the baby hungry, cold, tired, wet? Fear not, the innovation nation has you covered! Below is a list of leading baby-tech companies fromContinue reading “Israel is an Innovative Baby-Tech Powerhouse”
- E-learning Becomes Imperative Not a ChoiceIn November 2020 the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, (OECD) published a Policy Brief titled “The impact of COVID-19 on student equity and inclusion: Supporting vulnerable students during school closures and school reopenings “ which stated that the pandemic was having a “profound impact, not only on people’s healthContinue reading “E-learning Becomes Imperative Not a Choice”
- The Future of Healthcare – 2021 & BeyondAs the dreaded Covid-19 virus still remains a global threat to us all, one must stop and ponder the future of medicine during such challenging times. More and more, medical staffs around the world are succumbing to their stresses, exposure, and sometimes fatal consequences of their heroic actions. So, whatContinue reading “The Future of Healthcare – 2021 & Beyond”
- Beyond Meat, PepsiCo to collaborate on plant-based snacksBeyond Meat has formed a joint venture with PepsiCo to develop and sell snacks and beverages made from plant-based protein, sending shares of the faux-meat maker to an 18-month high. The deal was the latest in a run of marketing successes for Beyond which include a distribution deal with Walmart,Continue reading “Beyond Meat, PepsiCo to collaborate on plant-based snacks”
- Global Innovator Elbit To Establish Melbourne Centre01/02/21 20.37pm The Andrews Labor Government has formed a partnership with Elbit Systems of Australia to establish a Centre of Excellence for Human and Machine Teaming in Melbourne that will drive the research, development and commercialisation of defence technologies. As one of the world’s leading global defence innovators, the investmentContinue reading “Global Innovator Elbit To Establish Melbourne Centre”
- Major winemaker taps into Israeli grape-growing intelPernod Ricard Winemakers selects Trellis to dynamically predict yield, quality and timing of grape harvest across Australia and New Zealand. Pernod Ricard Winemakers, the premium wine division of wine, spirits and Champagne international company Pernod Ricard, will support its operations across Australia and New Zealand with smart predictions on grapeContinue reading “Major winemaker taps into Israeli grape-growing intel”
- Israel’s tech envoys identify challenges and opportunities of the post-covid worldBareket Knafo (Romania and Ukraine), Shai Zarivatch (Australia) and Esti Ayalon Kovo (Beijing) discuss the biggest lesson they learned from the pandemic and what they believe will be the trends of 2021 The Covid-19 pandemic has forced the Foreign Trade Administrations (FTA) at the Israeli Ministry of Economy & Industry,Continue reading “Israel’s tech envoys identify challenges and opportunities of the post-covid world”
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