As reported by Israel 21c: We’re used to work, school, commuting, and family all competing for our time and energy. But in recent years, even our leisure time is overloaded with options. With so many entertainment choices available, who has time to waste on a second-rate restaurant, film, or TV show? While it can’t solve […]
As reported in Israel 21c: Haifa, Israel-born Tel Aviv University (TAU) Prof. (emeritus) Yakir Aharonov is one of only ten scientists who will receive the US National Medal of Science at the White House from President Barack Obama in a few weeks, for his outstanding contributions in the field. Aharonov (78), who holds both Israeli […]
As reported in IVC Weekly: The funding round was led by Lightspeed Ventures. Photovoltaic solar energy monitoring system start-up SolarEdge completed a $25 million funding round led by Lightspeed Ventures. Other participants included existing investors include Opus Capital, Genesis Partners, Walden Israel, ORR Partners, Vertex Venture Capital, and Singapore-based JP Asia Capital. SolarEdge CEO Guy […]
As reported in Israel21c: Early detection of skin cancer can save millions of lives and an Israeli company has developed a device that could revolutionize accepted modes of diagnosis. Already the most common form of cancer in the United States, skin cancer is becoming even more widespread as sunlight exposure increases worldwide. “Early detection is […]
Warren Buffet was recently interviewed by Yariv Becher, Israeli Economic Consul for the U.S. Mid-West. During the interview, Mr Buffet discussed a wide variety of topics from the recent GFC, to Government involvement in private industry, to globalization, and Israel’s success in innovation and R &D and his investment in Israel.
As reported in Port2Port: Agricultural production will reach a total of NIS 26 bilion. However after deduccting the expences, a 10% drop from the2009 level is expected The Israeli Farmers Federation (IFF) issued last week its 2010 agricultural production forecast, estimating a record-breaking production of NIS 26 billion. According to the forecast, produced by IFF […]
As reported in Globes.co.il: The deals are with leading distributors of advanced medical technology solutions for major medical device manufacturers. ITGI Medical Ltd., which develops, manufactures and markets a line of stents covered with living tissue, today reported that it has signed distribution deals for its AneuGraft stents in Asia and a first ever deal in […]
As reported by IVC Weekly: Lightech designs drivers and transformers for use in LED and halogen lighting. LED company Lightech Electronic Industries Ltd. has been acquired by Vancouver-based Carmanah Technologies for $18.5 million. Carmanah agreed to buy all Lightech’s outstanding shares. Lightech, based in Lod and founded in 1992 by David Schreiber, designs drivers and […]
As reported in IVC Weekly: Teva-Kowa Pharma expects over $1 billion annual revenue by 2015. Generic pharmaceuticals giant Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. is seeking acquisitions in Japan, according to news agency Reuters. Reuters said that Teva’s Japanese venture Teva-Kowa Pharma expects $270 in sales in Japan in its first year of operations there, and $1.1 […]
From the Minister of Innovation Wednesday, 13 October 2010 Innovation Minister Gavin Jennings today announced a $380,000 grant for Dandenong company o.d.t. Engineering to assist its collaboration with Israeli company Netanya Plasmatec in developing a cheaper and more efficient aluminium casting process. Mr Jennings said the $1.4 million international collaboration was the latest project funded […]
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