Monthly Archives: May 2019

The best site at the Buenos Aires Book Fair

Posted on May 26, 2019

Israel’s booth at the Buenos Aires Book Fair was awarded the prize for Best Site in the “Countries,” category at what is considered the most well-attended book fair in the Spanish-speaking world. At the booth, Israel’s Orcam donated a device … Continue reading →

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Jerusalem Prize is her greatest achievement

Posted on May 26, 2019

Acclaimed US author Joyce Carol Oates made her first-ever trip to Israel to receive the prestigious Jerusalem Prize. The author of 60 novels, winner of the National Book Award and five Pulitzer nominations, called the Jerusalem Prize “the high point” … Continue reading →

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Europe increases backing for Israeli startups

Posted on May 26, 2019

I reported previously (Dec 2017) that the European Investment Fund (EIF), were guaranteeing loans by Israel’s Bank Leumi to Israeli startups up to a total of $200 million.  They have now increased their guarantees to a total of $620 million … Continue reading →

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Ford to open Israeli innovation center

Posted on May 26, 2019

American carmaker Ford Motor Company is launching a Tel Aviv innovation center. In June, Executive Chairman Bill Ford (great-grandson of Henry) will lead a delegation of Ford executives to Israel to seek out Israeli technology covering AI, autonomous driving, and … Continue reading →

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Israeli startup values are accelerating

Posted on May 26, 2019

A report by two law firms (Shibolet and Fenwick & West) shows that 89% of Israeli startups raising money in 2018 did so on higher valuations than in 2017. This compares to 81% in 2017. So not only are Israeli … Continue reading →

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NIS 3 billion airport expansion

Posted on May 26, 2019

Israel’s Transportation Ministry has approved a huge expansion plan for Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport to handle an anticipated 30 million annual passengers. The NIS 3 billion scheme will add 90 check-in counters and 80,000 square meters of floor space, … Continue reading →

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Next 10 startups for Barclays Techstars program

Posted on May 26, 2019

10 Israeli fintech startups have been chosen to take part in the 2019 Tel Aviv Barclays Accelerator. In association with US-based Techstars, the intensive 13-week program will help the startups speed up the development of their technologies and bring them … Continue reading →

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Mars wants Israeli food tech solutions

Posted on May 26, 2019

Mars Inc, manufacturer of M&M’s, Snickers, and Skittles, has partnered Jerusalem Venture Partners (JVP) to pursue innovative food tech solutions in Israel. Mars will back Israeli startups, plus work with Israeli academic institutions, such as the Hebrew U, Weizmann and … Continue reading →

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Insurance on the move

Posted on May 26, 2019

Israeli startup Voom (previously SkyWatch) began life offering on-demand insurance to the owners of drones. It has now expanded to include e-scooters, motorboats, and small planes. In fact, anything you can ride, sail or fly. Its mobile app sends real-time … Continue reading →

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Israeli innovation in New York City

Posted on May 26, 2019

New York’s Yeshiva University has launched its new YU Innovation Lab in partnership with Yissum, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem’s technology transfer company. It will serve as an incubator for student entrepreneurs and a home for Israeli start-ups seeking to … Continue reading →

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