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Our shared future depends on innovating in the fields of science, business, healthcare and technology. Learn more about Israeli leaders in disruptive solutions, cutting-edge research, and other emerging trends that will positively impact our world.

A closeup of a CPU (central processing unit). Photo by Pok Rie from Pexels
Innovation
4 top quantum computing companies
By Zachy Hennessey
Image by HeungSoon from Pixabay
Innovation
Converge Bio brings GenAI to drug discovery
By John Jeffay
Photo by Drazen Zigic via Shutterstock
Innovation
22 fabulous gifts from Israel for Christmas and Hanukkah
By Yulia Karra and Nicky Blackburn
Power Saber from Goliath Games and Nextoy earned its inventor, Yair Shilo, Toy Innovator of the Year 2024 in the Toy & Game Innovation Excellence Awards. Photo courtesy of Goliath Games
Innovation
Power Saber inventor wins Toy Innovator of the Year  
By Abigail Klein Leichman
An illustration of data privacy. Photo generated by Kling AI
Innovation
Do you have the right to be forgotten online?
By Zachy Hennessey
Can gut bacteria be the key to less anxiety? Photo by Edward Jenner via Pexels
Innovation
Decoding your bacterial language could cure anxiety
By Yulia Karra
Prof. Ronit Satchi-Fainaro from Tel Aviv University’s Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences. Photo courtesy Tel Aviv University
Innovation
Researchers develop breakthrough Covid-19 vaccine
By Nicky Blackburn
The Verbit management team. Photo by Udi Alderoty
Innovation
5 Israel-linked companies listed on Fast Company Next Big Things list
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Photo courtesy of Own
Innovation
Salesforce acquires Israeli startup for $1.9b.
By Zachy Hennessey
EdgeMed’s managing partners, from left: Noam Taichler, Shai Policker and Gal Atarot. Photo by Roi Mizrachi Studio
Innovation
New VC identifies unmet healthcare needs
By John Jeffay
OCON Therapeutics’ intrauterine drug delivery technology platform. Photo courtesy of OCON Therapeutics
Innovation
New drug-delivery stent could revolutionize women’s health 
By Yulia Karra
Image by TheDigitalArtist on Pixabay.com
Innovation
Report shows Israel is world-class AI powerhouser
By John Jeffay
Music production software. Photo by Pixabay via Pexels
Innovation
Can AI make you a hit musician?
By Zachy Hennessey
Israelis visit the site of the Supernova music festival massacre, October 6, 2024. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90
Innovation
Learning the difficult lessons about PTSD from the Nova Festival
By Yulia Karra
Illustrative image by Cdd20 on Pixabay
Innovation
Prosthetic valve to revolutionize common heart condition
By John Jeffay
Tevel develops automated fruit-picking drones. Photo courtesy of Tevel Aerobotics Technologies
Innovation
6 drone companies doing good for society
By Zachy Hennessey
Photo by Amel Uzunovic via Pexels
Innovation
Lowering blood sugar can slow brain aging
By Yulia Karra
Image by Freepik
Innovation
Simple software translates videos to other languages
By John Jeffay
Image by memyselfaneye from Pixabay
Innovation
Fact-checking fake news is about to get easier
By John Jeffay
The Israeli American Council Summit in Washington, DC, September 2024. Photo by Eclipse Media
Innovation
Despite hard times, Israeli entrepreneurs flourish at US confabs
By Jonathan Frenkel
A plastic-filled landfill. Photo generated by Canva Magic Media AI
Earth
6 technologies helping us reduce plastic use
By Zachy Hennessey

INVESTMENT IN ISRAEL

Image by Sweet Tomato via Shutterstock.com
Innovation
Why investors are still bullish on Israel even in wartime
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Image by Gerd Altmann on Pixabay
Innovation
Wartime turbulence brings challenges and opportunities to business world
By Benjamin Avraham
Numbers go up, a universally good sign. Image by Moondance from Pixabay
Innovation
New VC fund signals recovery of young Israeli startup scene
By Zachy Hennessey
From left, Flint Capital General Partners Dmitry Smirnov, Sergey Gribov and Andrew Gershfeld. Photo courtesy of Flint Capital
Innovation
Why this US VC fund likes Israeli startups best
By Yulia Karra
The 48, 2024
Life
The 48 – 2024
By ISRAEL21c Staff

HEALTH

RightHear founder and CEO Idan Meir with a RightHear user in Natural Bridge State Park. Photo courtesy of RightHear
Innovation
The startup opening up the world for the visually impaired
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Prof. Valery Krizhanovsky, left, and Dr. Julia Majewska. Photo courtesy of the Weizmann Institute of Science
Innovation
Zapping zombie cells could ward off age-related diseases
By John Jeffay
Getting pregnant is not always easy, but tech companies are hoping to increase the chances. Photo by Lightfield Studios, via Shutterstock
Innovation
8 technological breakthroughs in fertility
By Yulia Karra
Stroke affects some 12.2 million people globally each year. Photo by Komsan Loonprom via Shutterstock.com
Innovation
8 startups transforming stroke prevention, detection, treatment
By Zachy Hennessey
Photo of MRI scans by Anna Shvets via Pexels
Innovation
Researchers develop new materials to enhance MRI scans
By Zachy Hennessey
Avertto’s stroke monitor is worn on the carotid artery, enabling quick stroke detection before brain damage occurs. Photo courtesy of Avertto
Innovation
Swift stroke prevention using AI and artery monitors
By Zachy Hennessey
Photo by Anna Shvets on Pexels.com
Innovation
The company revolutionizing early Alzheimer’s detection
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Photo of lung scan by Anna Shvets via Pexels.com
Innovation
Novel antibody may be key to better lung cancer treatment
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Is ADHD linked to partners’ mental health trouble? Research indicates that it is. Photo by Tara Winstead via Pexels
Innovation
ADHD has a ripple effect on a couple’s relationship
By Zachy Hennessey
Photo by Polina Kovaleva via Pexels
Innovation
New study links autism genes with schizophrenia
By Yulia Karra
The Returning to Life Rehabilitation Center for War Casualties at Sheba Medical Center. Photo by Natalie Selvin/ISRAEL21c
Life
Israeli hospital transforms to meet wartime rehab demand
By Zachy Hennessey
Dr. Aviv Gelber, head of the Commanders and Officers Branch at the IDF Military Medical Academy, speaking at the “Pioneering Israeli Medicine” conference in New York. Photo by Ohad Kab
Innovation
October 7 stats reveal extraordinary lifesaving medical efforts
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Scientist holding a lab mouse. Photo by Lightpoet via Shutterstock.com
Innovation
Mice given antibiotics as babies become more aggressive
By John Jeffay
Photo by Julien Tromeur on Unsplash
Innovation
The company aiming to slow aging
By Abigail Klein Leichman

HEART DISEASE

TECHNOLOGY

Nuvo’s wearable Invu remote pregnancy monitor was cited in TIME’s Home Health category. Photo: screenshot
Innovation
10 Israeli products on TIME’s Best Inventions of 2024 list
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Photo by Samer Daboul on Pexels.com
Innovation
Israel’s influential place in the creator economy
By Jonathan Frenkel
A field of solar panels waiting for attention from their fancy drone janitor. Screenshot courtesy of BladeRanger
Innovation
Israeli drone fleet aces mission to clean German rooftops
By Zachy Hennessey
Photo by Jakub Pabis on Pexels.com
Innovation
New piggyback-tech may revolutionize rail travel
By John Jeffay
Photo by DC Studio via Shutterstock.com
Travel
Your hotel stay, digitized and customized from pre-check-in
By Abigail Klein Leichman

DRONE TECHNOLOGY

ROBOTICS

AI

Photo by Halfpoint via Shutterstock
Innovation
The AI that tells local leaders what constituents need
By Yulia Karra
An artistic representation of artificial intelligence generated by Canva Magic Media AI
Innovation
Startup helps large organizations implement GenAI
By Zachy Hennessey
Kubiya cofounders CEO Amit Eyal Govrin and CTO Shaked Askayo. Photo courtesy of Business Wire
Innovation
AI assistant lets software developers skip repetitive tasks
By John Jeffay
Original image by Google DeepMind
Innovation
Israel ranks 4th globally in AI advancements
By Zachy Hennessey
Photo by ThisIsEngineering on Pexels.com
Innovation
AI skills ranked most critical for Israel’s high-tech sector
By John Jeffay

CLEANTECH

A swarm of jellyfish. Image by Sonyworld from Pixabay
Earth
4 weird but sustainable sources of protein
By Zachy Hennessey
Nanovel's citrus-harvesting robot works around the clock. Photo by Tal Bedrack
Innovation
Meet the farm robot that picks citrus fruit
By Yulia Karra
Ripening bananas hang in clusters in a banana plantation. Photo by aappp via Shutterstock.com
Earth
Going bananas for leaves as new source of protein powder
By Yulia Karra
Crackers made with PhenOlives’ olive flour. Photo courtesy of PhenOlives
Earth
Turning olive-press waste into gluten-free flour
By John Jeffay
A happy house cat. Photo by Yulia_Karra
Innovation
Engineered ‘cat parasite’ helps deliver drugs to brain
By Yulia Karra
This year’s COP29 climate conference will take place in Azerbaijan. Photo via COP29 website
Earth
Israel to showcase 20 climate-tech firms at COP29 conference
By Zachy Hennessey

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