Source – Calcalist

Israel currency shekel

‘I’d Invest in the Shekel, Israeli Economy on Historical Ascent,’ Says Cyber Company Co-founder

In a Unit 8200 alumni conference, Yinon Costica was brimming with confidence, which is hardly surprising considering Wiz raised $250 million at a $6 billion valuation last week less than two years since it was founded.

October 21, 2021

air taxi

Israeli Startup Unveils Electric Plane That Takes Off and Lands Vertically

The sky's the limit for AIR's two-seat aerial vehicle for private use.

October 20, 2021

fintech

Israeli Companies Helping Manage Identities In a Digital World

FinCom.co and Scanovate are providing sought-after solutions for managing digital identities.

October 7, 2021

bumblebee

The Buzz On Israel’s Brightest Bumblebee Startups

These 10 Israeli companies are helping save the world’s dwindling bee population with new and innovative technologies.

September 26, 2021

Leonardo Dicaprio

Leonardo DiCaprio Invests in Israeli Cultivated Meat Startup

Rehovot-based Aleph Farms produced the world's first steak and ribeye made from in vitro cell cultures of animal cells.

September 22, 2021

sugary foods

Israeli Foodtech Startup has Healthy Sweet Solution for Sugar

Amai Proteins has developed a healthy sweetener made from computer-designed proteins that could reduce sugar content in anything from soft drinks to ice cream.

September 9, 2021

David Sassoon

The World’s Oldest Jewish Trust Just Committed $50 Billion to Israel

The Sassoon Family Continuation Trust will create three different funds to secure the economic growth of Israel and fight anti-semitism.

September 1, 2021

Apple music

Apple (Music) and Honey: Listeners Get Israeli Music This High Holiday Season

Exclusive playlists created by Apple will include some of this year's biggest Israeli hits and up-and-coming talent.

August 29, 2021

Tel Aviv light rail

U.S. Pressuring Bennett to Ban Chinese Company From Tel Aviv Light-Rail Project

Launching a new tender to placate White House demands would set the light rail project back two years.

August 23, 2021

Heron

US Exit from Afghanistan Ends 20 Years of Israeli Weapons Deals

Israeli sales of drones, anti-tank missiles and armor for APCs totaled more than $1 billion.

August 23, 2021

bioprinted tumor

BREAKTHROUGH: Israelis Create 3D-Bioprint of Entire Active Brain Tumor

Development will enable faster tumor diagnoses, help provide swifter treatment for patients, and more accurate drug development.

August 19, 2021

Autotalks

Israeli Study: ‘Smart’ Signposts Increase Driver Alertness 70%

A report by Autotalks and Ben-Gurion University demonstrates how technology can prevent accidents and save lives.

August 19, 2021

tablet

GIANT LEAP: Israeli Startup is Helping Kids Improve Their Learning

GiantLeap’s interactive game is taking one small step to improve scholastic studies, but one giant leap for improving childhood education in the long term.

August 8, 2021

cybersecurity

Israeli Cybersecurity Startups Star in Black Unicorn Awards

Noname Security named in prestigious Top 10 Black Unicorn list; four other Israeli cybersecurity companies made Top 10 Baby Black Unicorn list.

August 4, 2021

Nanomedic skin

Israeli ‘Spiderman’ Tech Spins New Artificial Skin for Patients

Nanomedic’s electrospun healing fibers matrix can be embedded with human skin cells to encourage tissue regeneration

July 20, 2021

robotics

Israeli-Made Robots Are Powering the E-Commerce Revolution

Three companies are making strides in the automated fulfillment landscape, providing a glimpse into the future of retail.

April 26, 2021

Israeli hi tech

‘Israel’s Tech Sector Beat Covid-19,’ Says Leading Israeli Financial Paper

Despite the challenging year to the local and global economy, Israeli tech companies racked up incredible achievements, said Calcalist publisher Yoel Esteron.

April 20, 2021

combat vehicle

Israel’s Elta Systems to Manufacture New Combat Vehicles for IDF and Foreign Militaries

'We invested more than NIS 100 million ($30 million) in the land-vehicle plant after identifying the huge market potential for manned and unmanned patrol vehicles,' Boaz Levy, IAI’s CEO said.

April 19, 2021

Tal Zaks Moderna

Moderna Suggests Israel on its Radar for New Vaccine Production Facility

'I can’t respond directly to things that have been said by Benjamin Netanyahu or Teva CEO Kare Schultz, but I can say there are talks taking place,' says Moderna's chief medical officer.

February 25, 2021

Disney

Israeli Company Revolutionizes Disney’s Streaming Distribution

'We decided to adopt the technology developed by [Israeli company] Qwilt because it’s the best video streaming solution that is out there today,' said Michael Fay, VP of media distribution at Disney Streaming Services.

November 24, 2020

Israel-Dubai Conference Offers a First of its Kind Collaboration

A joint event by Calcalist, Reshet 13, and Bank Leumi will bring together senior executives from Israel and the UAE.

October 22, 2020

computer technology

Israeli Tech Investors Spooked by Covid-19

VC investors are preferring to stay away from riskier investments in early-stage companies and are putting their money in mature companies.

October 18, 2020

Daniel Benatar

Intel Appoints Israeli for Leading Role in Global Manufacturing

Daniel Benatar was given highest-ranking position ever awarded to an Israeli in Intel’s international manufacturing and operations organization.

September 8, 2020

Israel Launches Fleet of ‘Multiflyer’ Rescue Helicopter Drones

MultiFlyer will be used to monitor disaster areas, guide rescue missions, help with traffic control in large-scale events, and track agriculture or marine areas.

September 7, 2020

F16s

Israel’s Orbit Inks $46 Million Deal for State-of-the-Art Fighter Jets

Agreement expected to grow substantially if Lockheed Martin wins Indian Air Force supply tender.

August 24, 2020

Bynet offices in Jerusalem

Israel Builds Massive Hi-Tech ‘Server Farm’ in Bunker Underneath Jerusalem

Bynet Data Communications is building a 14,000-square-meter bunker to store what will become one of the Middle East's largest and most sensitive server farms.

August 6, 2020

Facebook tech

Facebook and Israeli Tech Leaders Map Out Shifting Trends Amid Covid-19

Facebook Israel and Tel Aviv-based Start-Up Nation Central held a webinar in which they discussed how Covid-19 is shaping digital health strategies.

April 17, 2020

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Israel Awards NIS 22 Million in Grants to Corona-Fighting Startups

The grant, spearheaded by the Israel Innovation Authority, was handed to companies that address the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic.

April 12, 2020

white teeth

Automated Teeth Whitening! Israeli Startup Raises $30 Million for Dental Devices

Mavrik develops dental devices that help automate dental treatments, as well as devices such as a fully automated teeth-whitening system.

February 19, 2020

Tel Aviv University

Singapore University Partners with Tel Aviv U on Quantum Research

A top Asian institution announced it concluded a new "scientific cooperation" agreement with one of Israel's premiere centers of research and development.

December 8, 2019

Trash Money: Tel Aviv Neighborhood Issues Community Currency to Encourage Waste Separation

Called 'Shapira Lira,' a new initiative offers currency spendable at local businesses in exchange for biodegradable garbage.

October 16, 2019

Autonomous vehicles by Intel

Israel on Road to Becoming a Global Autotech Hub

A recent report links Israel’s high R&D expenditure and its proficiency in cybersecurity to its role as a global mobility innovator.

August 29, 2019

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Google Wants In On 6,000 Israeli Startups Within Next 3 Years

Google’s president of business and operations discussed the company’s role in Israel’s tech ecosystem, navigating regulation and future plans.

July 25, 2019

Chinese tourism

Over 4 Million Tourists Spent Nearly $6 Billion in Israel in 2018

According to a survey published by the Ministry of Tourism, Jerusalem was the location most frequented, attracting 77.5% of all tourists in the country.

July 15, 2019

Amazon

Amazon to Officially Enter Israeli Market

In an email sent Monday night, Amazon reportedly invited Israeli merchants active on its platform “to register to reach customers in Israel.” 

April 30, 2019

Narcan Teva

FDA Approves Israeli Company Teva’s Generic Nasal Spray for Opioid Overdose

The spray is considered a life-saving medication, and Teva’s drug is the first generic product approved that does not require medical training to use.

April 28, 2019

Jerusalem's Biblical Zoo. (Kobi Gideon/FLASH90)

Vote Cute: Jerusalem Biblical Zoo Hosts Its Own Election

On the same day when Israelis cast their votes for Knesset seats, a mock election was held at the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo to crown Israel's cutest animal.

April 9, 2019

Israel May Become Among the First Countries to Regulate Cryptocurrency

As one of the world's leading cyber-pioneers, Israel may be one of the first nations to introduce a cryptocurrency exchange to regulate the use and trading of virtual currency.

March 8, 2019

Elbit cycling glasses

These Cycling Smart-glasses Will Help You Get a Grip!

The glasses provide riders with real-time data such as heart rate, speed, distance and a built-in GPS system, and come equipped with Bluetooth speakers.

March 3, 2019

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