A Startup Nation Central report with commentary by NVIDIA November 2024 Foreword by Avi Hasson, CEO of Startup Nation Central Israel stands at the forefront of global AI innovation, driven by an exceptional ecosystem of startups, academia, and strategic support from both local and multinational players. Leading corporations—including NVIDIA, Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Meta, and Apple […]
Executive Summary Ecosystem Strength, Stability, and Challenges Ahead As we mark a year of innovation amidst war, beginning with the profound impact of the tragic events of October 7th, 2023, the Israeli high-tech sector has demonstrated remarkable strength and adaptability. During Q1-Q3 2024, Israel’s tech ecosystem navigated a complex environment shaped by global economic volatility […]
Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII) – Australian Cyber Security Strategy Challenge This program provides small to medium sized enterprises with funding to develop innovative solutions for government policy and service delivery challenges. This round focuses on a cyber security challenge identified by government. What do you get? Grants from $50,000 to $100,000 for a […]
Realistic AI Avatars winner: D-ID Agents “When it comes to online customer service, chatbots can feel cold and scripted. D-ID’s conversational AI avatars, which are easily customizable (the system can even clone an individual’s voice), provide a more human and engaging experience.” https://www.d-id.com/ D-ID Agents: the 200 Best Inventions of 2024 | TIME
monday.com launches on AWS Sydney Region This week, we announced the launch of our data center on AWS Sydney Region to provide our APAC customers with optimized workflows and the ability to host their data onshore, supporting over 18,000 customers in Australia, including Canva, Tourism Australia, Officeworks, and Kmart. We’ve responded to rapid growth and world-class innovation […]
The integration of Adaptive Shield with the CrowdStrike Falcon platform will provide SaaS security posture management so organizations can manage SaaS application security, continuously assess their risk and detect and respond to threats affecting SaaS apps. Today, at the inaugural Fal.Con Europe, I’m excited to announce CrowdStrike’s agreement to acquire SaaS security leader Adaptive Shield. […]
Israel’s telecommunications sector has emerged as a global powerhouse, renowned for its innovation, reliability, and cutting-edge technology. This reputation is the result of a confluence of factors, including a strong culture of innovation, significant investment in research and development, a highly skilled workforce, and strategic partnerships with global tech leaders. At the heart of Israel’s […]
What it takes to deliver a ‘fry-thru’ pop-up restaurant in a park. McDonald’s Australia has transitioned to using monday.com for project management, initially to aid the delivery of a ‘fry-thru’ pop-up restaurant in Sydney for last year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup. Business process lead Matt Carey told a monday.com Elevate 2024 conference that when he arrived at […]
Interview conducted by Australia In Space TV https://www.youtube.com/@australiainspacetv Israel strengthened its position as a key player in the global space industry at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) held last week in Milan, with a series of new partnerships signed by Rakia – Israel’s Space Mission, including with space missions from Hungary, and soon with Poland. […]
A joint Spotlight by Aaron Institute for Economic Policy and Startup Nation Finder Startup Nation Central, in partnership with the Aaron Institute for Economic Policy, is delivering a critical economic analysis of Israel’s tech ecosystem. Combining Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) data with Finder’s ecosystem insights provides a detailed understanding of the sector’s current challenges and opportunities. […]
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