Modernizing Japanese networks
Japan’s giant telecoms provider KDDI Corporation, has partnered with Israel’s DriveNets (see previously) to accelerate the deployment of open network architecture across its national infrastructure. KDDI will install DriveNets’ Network Cloud software in its backbone core routers.
Augmented Reality for Windows
Israel’s Sightful (see previously) has launched Spacetop for Windows, a software-only version of its Augmented Reality (AR) laptop solution.
Take control of your data
Israeli-founded Velotix has developed an AI-powered data security and governance platform that automates data access control. Its clients include AIG, London Stock Exchange, Deutsche Bank, and Bank of Singapore. Based in the USA with R&D operations in Israel.
Smart Materials Institute
A transformative gift from the Adelson Family Foundation will establish Bar-Ilan University’s Adelson Institute for Smart Materials. This first-of-its-kind research center will bring researchers and tech developers in AI, medicine, engineering, chemistry etc., together to create revolutionary new products.
Building Israel’s AI supercomputer
Phase II of Israel's National Artificial Intelligence Program is to build a new National AI Supercomputer. At a cost of half a billion shekels, Israeli-founded Nebius, with R&D in Tel Aviv, has committed to delivering computing power of 16,000 petaflops, 9 times the current world leader.
Grants for 8 sustainability projects
Eight inter-university research centers led by Israel’s Technion Institute have been awarded government grants in the fields of sustainability and climate. They include two researching alternative fuels, two relating to food, and two researching water systems and quality.
Biotechnology Olympiad
Five top Israeli students competed in the final of the 8th Biotechnology Olympiad hosted by Israel’s Technion. The winner was Alice Sibak from Amal Bet High School in Petah Tikva. She has researched mutant Alpha-1-Antitrypsin proteins - a deficiency that COPD patients suffer from.
Even smaller chips
Scientists at Israel’s Technion have discovered a form of quantum entanglement in the total angular momentum of photons confined in nanoscale structures. This discovery could play a key role in the future miniaturization of quantum communication and computing components.
Israeli defense tech showcased in Athens
The Israel Defense Ministry led a showcase of defense innovation at DEFEA 2025 in Athens. 25 top Israeli companies presented advanced technologies, from autonomous drones to secure battlefield communications, and flexible solar-powered energy systems.
Communications for European satellite
Israel’s Ramon.Space has won a 3-year, $70 million contract to supply satellite communication systems to European satellite giant Eutelsat OneWeb. Ramon.Space allows data collected by the satellite to be processed onboard, dramatically improving efficiency and speed.