Monthly Archives: April 2015

The robot printer wins over Las Vegas

Posted on April 19, 2015

I just received this video of Israeli startup ZUtA’s Pocket Printer making an indelible impression at CES 2015 in Las Vegas. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AH3jMSchI90

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Israeli innovation in NYC

Posted on April 19, 2015

Over a dozen Israeli startups exhibited and recruited staff at Innovations Israel in New York City. TorchPAC and several NY University organizations put the event together. Sponsors included Israelideas.org, StandWithUs, WZO and ZOA. https://www.facebook.com/events/705572322884490/ http://blogs.timesofisrael.com/israel-in-focus-at-nyc-universities/

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Israel’s global tech impresses US students

Posted on April 19, 2015

The Global Module Course students from Wharton University of Pennsylvania were humbled and motivated by their visit to Israel. http://global.wharton.upenn.edu/post/gmc-visits-israel-start-culture/

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Israel’s first “Innovation Report”

Posted on April 19, 2015

Israel’s Office of the Chief Scientist has produced its first annual Innovation Report. It highlights the flourishing startup industry but also the need to generate big companies, introduce hi-tech in traditional industries and in the public sector, and to improve … Continue reading →

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Guardian features Israel’s Dog TV

Posted on April 19, 2015

I reported on Israel’s DogTV in my 6 Jan 2013 newsletter. It now has TV distribution deals in nine countries and is popular with millions of canine and non-canine viewers, including the normally anti-Israel UK Guardian newspaper. http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/apr/14/dogtv-global-tv-channel-dogs-no-cats

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Lawn bowls for the blind

Posted on April 19, 2015

The all-volunteer Israel Lawn Bowls Association for the Blind coaches 50 adults with visual disabilities at clubs in Israel. Israeli blind and partially sighted bowlers recently won 2 gold and 3 bronze medals at the 2015 International Bowls for the … Continue reading →

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Solving Brazil’s water crisis

Posted on April 19, 2015

A delegation of 13 Israeli water companies visited Brazil to help the country overcome its worst-ever water crisis. The Israelis offered long-term solutions involving new technology and also recommended quick fixes using water conservation to maximize existing water resources. http://israelnewtech.com/2015/03/israeli-water-delegation-on-mission-to-help-brazil-solve-water-crisis/

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Women are starting up in Israel

Posted on April 19, 2015

Chen Levanon describes how the Israeli education system, work-life balance, reserve duty and role models all contribute to the growing number of opportunities for women tech leaders in Israel. Chen gave birth to two children whilst CEO of Israel’s ClicksMob. … Continue reading →

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Team of Equals

Posted on April 19, 2015

Two soccer academies – one from the Arab neighborhood of Beit Safafa and the other from the Jewish neighborhood of Katamon – partnered last month to create Team of Equals, a joint team bringing together soccer enthusiasts across the national … Continue reading →

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Boosting milk production in India

Posted on April 19, 2015

India has signed a memorandum of understanding with Israel to set up a dairy center of excellence in Haryan. It will include a model dairy farm with 110 cows and train Haryana farmers about Israel’s technology to increase production in … Continue reading →

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