Monthly Archives: June 2014

Nearly 2 million Israelis separate wet and dry trash

Posted on June 29, 2014

There has been a 63 per cent increase in the number of households that participate in Israel’s waste separation-at-source program. 43 local authorities now collect approximately 2,707 tons of organic waste per month, most going to compost and anaerobic digestion … Continue reading →

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$25 million donation for Ariel University

Posted on June 29, 2014

Sheldon and Miriam Adelson have pledged $5 million to develop the medical school at Ariel University and another $20 million for future academic programs. The Adelsons were inspired to action after the abduction of three Israeli teenagers. “..the medical studies … Continue reading →

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Taglit- Birthright has brought 400,000 to Israel

Posted on June 29, 2014

Taglit-Birthright’s program’s 400,000th participant is 20-year-old Ryan Hunter, from Syosset, NY (Long Island). Israel’s Prime Minister personally greeted Hunter at a Birthright Israel Mega Event, attended by 3,200 participants from 60 tour groups. http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4534703,00.html

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Cost of water to be reduced, again

Posted on June 29, 2014

Israel’s Water Authority is to reduce water tariffs in July, following a previous decrease in January. The authority has improved efficiency despite the continuing drought conditions. http://www.jpost.com/Enviro-Tech/Water-tariffs-in-Israel-to-be-reduced-in-July-for-second-time-this-year-359792

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AOL is to invest in Israeli start-ups

Posted on June 29, 2014

AOL is moving ahead with its new project called Nautilus, an initiative that would see the Internet giant invest up to $1 million in Israeli startups. AOL noted that it would invest at least $100,000 in as many as 10 … Continue reading →

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Idomoo wins Global award

Posted on June 29, 2014

(Thanks to Atid-EDI) Global Telecoms Business awarded Israel’s Idomoo the “Best Consumer Innovation” prize for its “Live this Experience” Personalized Video campaign. http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20140603006072/en/Idomoo-Wins-Consumer-Innovation-Award-GTB-Innovation#.U6b1yECKj2Q

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The Chinese billionaire who supports Israel

Posted on June 29, 2014

(Thanks to NoCamels.com) Chinese entrepreneur Li Ka Shing is Asia’s richest person with assets worth nearly $32 billion. Of the 50 companies he has invested in, 20 are Israeli. He has also donated $130 million to Israel’s Technion. http://nocamels.com/2014/06/li-ka-shing-how-the-chinese-billionaire-became-the-startups-nations-biggest-supporter/

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Israel exported $3 billion of cyber security products in 2013

Posted on June 29, 2014

The total exports of Israeli companies in 2013 amounted to around 5 percent of the computer security market – more than any country except the USA. In fact more than the combined exports of all those other countries. http://www.defensenews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/201406201519/DEFREG04/306200018

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Dayton Ohio can mass-produce Israeli innovations

Posted on June 29, 2014

Israel signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the US State of Ohio to help boost the economic prospects of both. Dayton’s manufacturing strengths can complement Israel’s technological innovations, especially in the aerospace industry. http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/business/dayton-seeks-ties-to-israel/ngKsp/ http://www.ohiochannel.org/MediaLibrary/Media.aspx?fileId=144020

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Trendlines is Israel’s best incubator

Posted on June 29, 2014

(Thanks to Atid-EDI) Trendlines Medical received the Best Incubator award from Israel’s Office of the Chief Scientist. Two Trendlines portfolio companies received Best Start-Up of the Year – Advanced Mem-Tech (water filtration membranes) and MitrAssist (valve to treat faulty heart … Continue reading →

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