Monthly Archives: December 2011

Get funding – on-line

Posted on December 11, 2011

A new service by the company “Face-Them” seeks to bridge the gap between investor and Israeli entrepreneurs. “Face-Them” offers a free “Live Stream” website service available exclusively for the investment community to meet with those businesses seeking early investment capital. … Continue reading →

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Elbit wins huge order for F16 pilot displays

Posted on December 11, 2011

Having received initial orders of $3 million previously, The Israeli defence electronics giant has now $38 million worth of follow-up orders for its Wide Angle Conventional Head-Up Display (WAC HUD). http://ir.elbitsystems.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=61849&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1635822&highlight=

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Israeli high-tech to Russia

Posted on December 11, 2011

The Skolkovo Foundation has selected two Israeli start-ups to establish bi-national ventures in Russia. Jointech Med is developing a device to reduce intra-articular pressure in the knee and Argus Computer Vision is developing an intelligent traffic rules enforcement system. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000702727

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Israeli film wins UN competition

Posted on December 11, 2011

“The Hiriya Project: A Mountain of Change” won first place in the Clean Development Mechanism Changing Lives Photo and Video Contest 2011, which was part of this year’s United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) currently taking place in … Continue reading →

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Israeli initiative wins vote at UN

Posted on December 11, 2011

The initiative, making agricultural technologies more accessible to under-developed nations, could have been passed automatically, but the Arab bloc demanded a vote. One hundred and thirty-three nations voted in favour of the Israeli proposal, while 35 mainly Arab countries abstained. … Continue reading →

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PM awards some very special prizes

Posted on December 11, 2011

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu awarded the Prize for Initiative and Innovation at the Hebrew University to Israeli scientists and entrepreneurs. The winners included two non-profit organizations, a high-tech Arab company and a company dedicated to uncovering old land mines. http://www.israelhayom.com/site/newsletter_article.php?id=2003

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The magic of Cirque du Soleil

Posted on December 11, 2011

Internationally renowned circus, Cirque du Soleil will be coming to Israel in August 2012 for their first ever performances in the country. Performing their show, Alegria, the group will bring their amazing magical acrobatics to the Nokia Arena, Tel Aviv, … Continue reading →

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Here come the Red Hot Chili Peppers

Posted on December 11, 2011

The top American rock band is to perform at Tel Aviv’s Yarkon Park on September 10, 2012. It promises to be one of the greatest musical evenings ever seen in Israel. http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4156304,00.html

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Israeli drug is treating rare disease

Posted on December 11, 2011

OX1, a key drug compound that was developed by Dr. Daniel Chain while heading the Israeli company Mindset BioPharmaceuticals, protects nerve cells from highly oxidizing neurotoxins. OX1 is treating Friedreich’s Ataxia and may be used for other neuro-degenerative diseases. http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/viropharma-licenses-rights-from-intellect-neurosciences-for-product-candidate-for-friedreichs-ataxia-130841723.html

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This will get your heart pumping

Posted on December 11, 2011

The Optimizer III implantable device, invented in Israel, electrically ‘teaches’ diseased heart muscle to contract more strongly and get the blood flowing. The Israeli company Impulse Dynamics has already been selling the product for eight years in Europe and the … Continue reading →

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