Monthly Archives: October 2014

No customs duty for cleantech products

Posted on October 19, 2014

Israel has joined a group of 41 countries that have agreed to drop all customs duties on goods that contribute to a cleaner environment.  The global deal will also make Israel’s vast range of clean technology products cheaper abroad and … Continue reading →

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The first haredi incubator

Posted on October 19, 2014

“Yazam BaLev” (“an entrepreneur at heart”) is the first full-fledged accelerator that will provide support to haredi (very religious) Jewish hi-tech start-ups.  The 4-month Jerusalem College of Technology program includes mentoring and training in how to present to potential investors. … Continue reading →

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Am Yisrael Buy

Posted on October 19, 2014

A new app Am Yisrael Buy helps users find products that were specifically made in Israel to buy.  The name is obviously a play on the Hebrew phrase “Am Yisrael Chai” which translates as “long live the Nation of Israel.”  … Continue reading →

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Israeli TV shows are big sellers

Posted on October 19, 2014

(Thanks to Israel21c) Turkey, Italy, Germany, France, Sweden and Spain have all signed deals for new original Israeli game shows and reality formats.  At the MIPCOM TV market in Cannes, international TV producers bought “The People’s Choice”, “Help! I can’t … Continue reading →

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All good news here

Posted on October 19, 2014

Thanks to ex-Ambassador Yoram Ettinger for this report of recent Israeli global business successes.  http://www.israelhayom.com/site/newsletter_opinion.php?id=10245

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Israeli gas is a game changer

Posted on October 19, 2014

By end 2015, Israel may have binding agreements to sell billions of dollars of natural gas to Egypt, Jordan and the Palestinian Authority. Even Turkey is interested.  Israeli Energy Minister Silvan Shalom said Israel’s gas “allows us to enjoy both … Continue reading →

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Converting kitchen waste to cooking gas

Posted on October 19, 2014

Israeli HomeBioGas units are transforming trash into bio-gas for Bedouin residents of Umm Batin near Beersheva.  Israel’s environment ministry subsidized the 8,000-shekels cost per unit.  Now 50 units are headed to the Dominic Republic as part of a test project. … Continue reading →

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The Israel Conference in LA

Posted on October 19, 2014

The Israel Conference Oct 30-31 in Los Angeles features 75 stellar speakers from Israel-facing hi-tech companies. The diverse cross-section of innovation and design from Israel provides the attendees with a front-row seat to the technologies and products of tomorrow. http://www.israelscienceinfo.com/en/hightech/yossi-vardi-invite-75-leaders-israeliens-du-high-tech-los-angeles-the-israel-conference-les-30-31-oct-2014/

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The plastic center of attention

Posted on October 19, 2014

The International Polymer Processing Society (PPS) is holding its annual conference in Israel for the first time in its 30-year history.  Top experts will discuss 3D printing, nano-technology, biodegradable polymers, super-hygrophobicity, medical polymers, smart materials and much more. http://www.timesofisrael.com/boycott-be-gone-plastics-researchers-to-meet-in-israel/

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3D electronics printing

Posted on October 19, 2014

Israel’s Nano Dimension is developing a desktop-sized 3D printer that prints electrical circuit boards.  It uses silver nano-particle processes developed by Hebrew University Professor Shlomo Magdassi to produce insulating and conductive inks for the circuits.  Maybe one day you will … Continue reading →

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