Kinrot Technology Ventures, a company privately held by the Canadian Stern Group in cooperation with the Israeli Chief Scientist as part of Israel’s technology incubator program, is the world’s first fully dedicated water technology incubator, providing a solid platform for developing and commercializing water and clean-tech related innovations. This seed investment mechanism stands at the […]
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As reported in Israel21c: As a Toyota sedan approaches a busy airport, an Israeli-developed vehicle identity recognition (VIR) system instantly gives security personnel a summary of the car’s make and model, the country or state that issued the license plate and the holder of the plate. Much more than simply tracking users at this sensitive […]
As reported in IVC: InVision develops human movement recognition technology. Intel Corporation (Nasdaq: INTC) is in advanced talks to buy InVision Biometrics Ltd. for $50-60 million. Intel is looking to acquire applications which provide hands-free 3D sensors. InVision has raised $2 million since its founding. If the company is acquired, this will have been an […]
As reported in Globes: Blog content rating and recommendation company Outbrain Ltd. was today named the promising start-up for 2011 at the “Globes” and Ernst & Young Journey 2011 Conference in Tel Aviv today. Conduit Ltd. is the runner-up. Outbrain CEO Yaron Galai and CTO Ori Lahav founded the company in 2006. It has raised […]
Key Challenges in the HealthCare Sector in Australia: Ageing Population: Oldest baby boomers (1946-1964) approaching 65 Increase in the incidence of Chronic Illnesses More than 67% of aging population have at least two chronic illnesses Critical need to lower soaring costs (Upwards of 11% of Europe’s GDP) New technologies, devices, drugs, and personalized treatment options […]
As reported in Israel 21C: A new culture of chocolate has emerged in Israel, with the opening of dozens of new boutique chocolatiers. Now their fine, handcrafted creations are being sold abroad too. The brown smudges on Sima Amsalem’s forearms exude a chocolaty aroma as she extends a hand of greeting at her Sweet N’ […]
As reported in Israel 21C: An Israeli hybrid water-heating system shaves thousands of dollars a year off heating costs at big facilities, and vastly improves efficiency. Heat pumps, more common in moderate climates than extreme ones, have been around for about 60 years. They create a greener heating system and work by using a small […]
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As reported in IVC: Summary of Israeli High-Tech Company Capital Raising – Q3/2011 IVC and KPMG Report: $522 million raised in Q3, down 8 percent from Q2 2011 Q1-Q3 capital raising – up 71% Israeli VC fund investments in 2011 reached 25% Tel Aviv, Israel, October 24, 2011. The following are the findings of the […]
As reported in Israel 21C: A computer chip that mimics the cerebellum’s coordination of body movements isn’t science fiction. It’s working in a lab at Tel Aviv University. ABC News nicknamed it “RoboRat” – a rodent with a hybrid composition of a biological brain and a synthetic device. This cutting-edge experiment at Tel Aviv University involved […]
The volume of Israeli water-related industrial export has doubled between 2006-2009 and will host 20,000 visitors from 94 countries The 6th International Water Technologies, Renewable Energy & Environmental Control Exhibition & the 3rd International Conference, The Israel Trade Fairs & Convention Center Ltd, Tel Aviv. Following the successful WATEC Israel 2009 which brought more than […]
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