Israel’s Centres of Excellence
The Israeli Government is investing a massive 1.35 billion shekels in its I-CORE programme and hopes to attract hundreds of top Israeli research scientists to return to Israel.
“Green” Energy
Israel’s Ormat Industries is to build the largest geothermal power plant in the world in a deal worth $130 million. New Zealand generates a third of its energy from geothermal sources.
“Green” Chemistry
The new environmental chemistry degree course at Israel’s Ariel University allows students to specialize in clean-tech - including ozone depletion, pollution and the ecological impact of energy.
More Milk
Details from Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics confirm that Israeli dairy cows produce more milk than those in any other country.
The ideal relationship
This excellent short video emphasises how the increased co-operation between the two high-tech “giants” America and Israel benefits both countries.
World Cup Israeli technology
Israeli building designers Ziggurat are working with Brazil in the architecture planning of one of its main stadiums for the 2014 Football World Cup.
Drink up
To help ease Israel’s water shortage, the Palmachim desalination plant is to increase output.
Don’t waste it
Israel’s Curapipe will launch its new pipe sealant technology in a pilot program this summer. The system stops leaks internally. A quarter of the world’s water is lost each year from leaks.
A hi-tech Birthright
The Birthright tour now includes Israel’s “silicon valley”. Most participants come away impressed after visiting Ra’anana and Herzlia and feel connected to Israel’s innovative industry.
And here’s another $100 million donation
Alfred Mann has already put $100 million into his AMIT Institute for commercialising medical technologies developed at Israel’s Technion. Now he is doubling it.