Monthly Archives: September 2019

NIS billion food-tech hub launched

Posted on September 22, 2019

I reported previously (see here) on the consortium of Israel’s OurCrowd, Tnuva and Tempo, plus US Finistere Ventures building a food-tech hub in Kiryat Shmona. The “Fresh Start” hub has now been launched. It plans eventually to invest NIS 1 … Continue reading →

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Jerusalem trips become corporate incentives

Posted on September 22, 2019

Companies are now rewarding successful employees with free trips to Jerusalem – Israel’s capital. They include some 5,000 employees of California’s World System Builder and 3,300 employees of Mexico’s Omnilife. https://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Jerusalem-welcomes-lucrative-incentive-tourism-boom-601483

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No politics

Posted on September 22, 2019

I continually emphasize that I don’t include politics in this newsletter. So, I was very pleased to see entrepreneur and OurCrowd CEO Jon Medved on CNN explaining how the Israeli tech sector is unaffected by the country’s current political uncertainty. … Continue reading →

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Two generations of donors

Posted on September 22, 2019

Neria’s father had already donated a kidney to a total stranger. So, it was natural for Neria to register on the bone marrow database of Israeli NGO Ezer Mizion. He then got the call – he was the only known … Continue reading →

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UK FT praises Israeli economy

Posted on September 22, 2019

Another rare positive article on Israel from the UK’s Financial Times. It says the Israeli shekel ranks as the best performing currency, thanks to Israel’s perceived status as an emerging markets’ safe-haven and improved economic fundamentals. http://theettingerreport.com/the-birtish-financial-times-praises-israels-economy/

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An entrepreneurial ethos

Posted on September 22, 2019

A rare positive article on Israel in the Economist magazine. It gives reasons for Israeli successful innovation and entrepreneurism, including a “can do” attitude, risk taking, tolerating and overcoming failure, “disruption” (revolutionary out of the box ideas), ambition and mentoring. … Continue reading →

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Sound & light microchips

Posted on September 22, 2019

Scientists from Israel’s Bar-Ilan University have designed a new concept for microprocessors. They combine photonics (light) with acoustics (sound) to enable silicon chips to process signals. It could provide the basis for effective use of the power of future 5G … Continue reading →

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Tel Aviv Uni Quantum Center

Posted on September 22, 2019

I reported previously (see here) on the Quantum physics centers being built by Israel’s Technion, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Bar-Ilan University.  Now Tel Aviv University is to set up a center for quantum research, focusing on study programs … Continue reading →

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Disruptive Analytics

Posted on September 22, 2019

GlobalData has named Israeli data analytics startup Panorama one of its Telecoms Market Disruptors. Necto, its telecom specific solution, integrates AI and machine learning technologies to provide self-service analytics with out-of-the-box reports, dashboards, predictive and prescriptive insights. https://panorama.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Disruptor_report_GlobalData_Panorama.pdf https://blog.ourcrowd.com/panoramasummitnews/ https://www.panorama.com/

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Milk on tap

Posted on September 22, 2019

Starbucks is installing the electric milk-dispensing system from Israeli startup Milkit in at least 140 of its cafes. Milkit’s machines deliver accurately measured doses of milk at the push of a button, saving money and waste. Other customers include Tel … Continue reading →

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