Monthly Archives: March 2016

Explore the Upper Galilee

Posted on March 27, 2016

High peaks, rivers and streams, breathtaking landscapes and evergreen forests make the Upper Galilee particularly attractive to hikers. No wonder it has been nicknamed The Israeli Tuscany. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzWCUA4gBMI

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Top scoring words

Posted on March 27, 2016

Forty-six players from 10 countries took part in the 2016 Israeli Open Scrabble Tournament in Tiberias.  The top prize was $3000.  Israel – though not an English-speaking country – hosts the largest regular Scrabble gathering in the world, in Jerusalem. … Continue reading →

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World cup fencing medal

Posted on March 27, 2016

Israeli fencer Yuval Freilich overcame the Olympic gold medalist and two former world champions to win the bronze medal in the epee competition at the Peter Bakonyi World Cup event in Vancouver, Canada. http://www.jpost.com/Breaking-News/Fencer-Freilich-finishes-on-the-podium-for-Israel-444911

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Vaxil Bio lists in Toronto

Posted on March 27, 2016

Israel’s Vaxil Bio, developer of the ImMucin cancer vaccine, is the first Israeli biotech to list on Toronto’s TSX-Venture Exchange.  Vaxil’s Isaac Maresky rang the 21st March opening bell at the Toronto Stock Exchange, along with Israeli Consul General DJ … Continue reading →

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NASDAQ launch for blood sugar monitor

Posted on March 27, 2016

Israel’s LabStyle, developer of the Dario smartphone blood sugar monitor, has raised $8.5 million from its launch on NASDAQ.  (Previous newsletter links) http://www.globes.co.il/en/article-labstyle-raises-85m-on-nasdaq-1001108372

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New trade agreements with Japan

Posted on March 27, 2016

30 top Japanese government and business officials recently visited Israel, including from Hitachi and Panasonic and principal cities Osaka, Kobe, and Kyoto.  Officials from the Kansai region signed a memo of understanding on increasing trade and economic ties with Israel. … Continue reading →

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Zero-interest loans for social projects

Posted on March 27, 2016

Israel’s LivinGift has opened applications for zero-interest loans to social impact enterprises from all sectors, including health, education, animal protection, social impact technologies, environment, and support for disadvantaged populations. http://www.jewishpress.com/news/new-israeli-crowdfunding-to-raise-zero-interest-loans-for-social-impact-ventures/2016/03/16/ http://www.livingift.org/en_landing?redirect=1

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$50 million Russian fund for Israeli startups

Posted on March 27, 2016

Russia’s Titanium Investments has unveiled its $50 million fund for investing in Israeli startups. Titanium was originally focused on investments in Russia, but has since expanded its scope, investing mainly in Israeli startups since November 2014. http://www.globes.co.il/en/article-titanium-investments-unveils-50m-israel-vc-fund-1001103429

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Boeing contracts for Israel

Posted on March 27, 2016

Boeing has awarded Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) a new contract to build the empennage leading edges for the 777X, which will enter into service in 2020. IAI was also awarded an extension of its existing 777 contract and a strategic … Continue reading →

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$1 million of benefits for $75 per month

Posted on March 27, 2016

Israeli incubator Lighthouse Innovations offers startups a benefits package that includes services worth up to a million dollars.  It includes unlimited time, office space, advice, mentoring, marketing plans and investor connections, with no strings attached. For a nominal $75 a … Continue reading →

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