As reported in Israel 21C: It’s men like Dr Zvi Kaplan who are leading Israel, one of only eight nations in the world to launch an indigenous satellite into space, into the billion-dollar space industry. An Israeli has yet to moonwalk – and the country’s only astronaut Ilan Ramon perished on a tragic NASA mission […]
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Adversity, like necessity, is often the mother of invention by Dan Senor and Saul Singer Some warn that Israel is facing its toughest constellation of threats ever. Yet we believe that Israel is poised to play a central role in world affairs, not as a flashpoint for conflict but as a global innovation leader. Geopolitical […]
As reported in IVC: “In order to ensure that sustainable and safe technologies are developed in Israel, it’s necessary to maintain a suitable balance between the state and the market.” In an interview with “Globes”, former Pennsylvania governor Tom Ridge says, “The socioeconomic and environmental needs of the 21st century require innovation and energy […]
Nine out of every 1,000 people employed in the country work in research and development; nearly double the R&D rate in the United States or Germany. Of every 10,000 individuals, 135 are scientists or engineers. The main areas of interest in Israeli hi-tech have traditionally been Communications &Networking, Information Technology, Life Science and Semiconductors. Recently, […]
EXPORT Candle for Life – The Solar Memorial Eternal light uses solar energy (sunrays) and lights during 24 hours a day for months and years with no fire or any combustible open flame We are looking for local distributors all over the world. Our unique products may compliment your lines of exiting products or you […]
As reported by IVC : This is Marissa Mayer’s second visit to Israel in three years. “I’m always excited to be in Israel. There’s amazing energy here, and Israel is a wonderful place for innovation,” said Google VP search products & user experience Marissa Mayer at the Google Chrome developers conference (DevFest) at Airport City. […]
As reported by IVC “Government incentives are important, but private sector financing should lead the industry’s development.” Israel has relative advantages in cleantech sectors, including innovation, entrepreneurship, human capital, and R&D, which can help Israeli companies succeed and advance in the industry, said Governor of the Bank of Israel Prof. Stanley Fischer at the 14th […]
As reported by IVC an Israeli company is at the forefront of technology taking on the challenge of safeguarding us from threats that originate at sea. Sharks and jellyfish aren’t the only dangerous creatures in the sea. There are other frightening elements out there, like terrorists, pirates and industrial spies – nefarious seafarers who are […]
A birth control pill for men
The female birth control pill, commonly referred to as ‘The Pill,’ is not 100 percent effective, and some women’s bodies don’t react well to the extra hormones. Now, finally, a new birth control option for men is in the works, which would allow partners to share the responsibility, and let guys be in control of […]
As reported by IVC the start-up technology can cut the energy required by reverse osmosis desalination by 20-40%. AguAgro Fund LP portfolio company Desalitech Ltd. Has successfully completed the commercial pilot of its reverse osmosis seawater desalination technology, which uses 20-40% less energy than current methods. The pilot, at a seawater desalination plant in Israel, […]
