An Israeli startup has launched Hooked, a dating app using QR codes in bomb shelters to help Israelis overcome fear of rejection and find connection despite the dangers of the ongoing war.

Israel, through its MASHAV program, trained Somaliland’s first 20 water engineers in desalination, purification, and resource management—boosting the self-declared republic’s fight against water scarcity.

The GameIS Grant Award is presented to three gaming companies following a competition among hundreds of Israeli developers, giving them a chance to boost capital, refine their products, and expand Israel’s gaming industry.