Tag: cooltech

What is bringing thousands from around the world to Jerusalem? Read up on this news item and more from the Startup Nation, below… Start getting this weekly newsletter via email: Subscribe now 5,000 expected to flock to Jerusalem investor summit, February 2017 Held for the third year running, the investor summit is billed as the largest equity crowdfunding event of its kind with 5,000 expected to attend. Read more. OurCrowd & Portfolio Companies in the News UPnRIDE featured in CNN Nanorep featured in PR Newswire VocalZoom featured in Business Wire   Hi-tech growth is turning Jerusalem into ‘Start-Up City’ “When we started here 10 years ago, it was like being on an island, but now it’s unbelievable how much is going on.” Read more. 8 women rocking the Israeli startup scene It’s no surprise that Israeli companies are rocking the startup scene. The nation is now rated #1 outside the Silicon Valley for startups and is known for their innovative and trendy ideas. Read more. Israeli experts heading to Japan to provide much needed cybersecurity Investment creates opportunity for growth in cyber defense market. Read more....

What’s in store for OurCrowd’s Singapore expansion, and which country dominated at the Medica contest? Read up on these news items and more from the Startup Nation, below… Start getting this weekly newsletter via email: Subscribe now Israel’s OurCrowd opens Singapore office The Israeli equity crowdfunding company’s seventh office will serve its growing community of Asian investors. Read more. OurCrowd & Portfolio Companies in the News Syqe featured in Bloomberg Morphisec featured in PR Newswire OurCrowd featured in The Sydney Morning Herald   3 Israeli startups clinch global medical trade-fair awards UpRight, Biop Medical and Tytocare named best medical mobile techs at Medica contest in which nine Israeli companies were among the 15 finalists. Read more. We’re Hiring! Career opportunities at OurCrowd (December 2016) This month we’ve added new open positions for our expanding team. Do you know someone who is driven, talented and ready to help bring OurCrowd to the next level? Read more. Mobileye, Delphi, Intel team on cars The Israeli sensor company and the UK car parts company will develop self-driving systems using Intel’s chips. Read more. Ben-Gurion University, PayPal to join...

What can be done to bring Israel’s technology and innovation to the developing world?  Read up on this news item and more from the Startup Nation, below… Start getting this weekly newsletter via email: Subscribe now Here’s one way to bring Startup Nation to the developing world Israel is one of the world’s innovation giants. However, at present, most Israeli technologies benefit just 15% of the world’s population in the developed world. Read more. OurCrowd & Portfolio Companies in the News Zebra featured in VentureBeat Freightos featured in CNBC BioCatch featured in Enterprise Times   Israel signs R&D cooperation deal with Chile Agreement will connect startups, technology and research on desert irrigation and development of solar energy. Read more. Geektime’s first Devfest kicks off in Tel Aviv for Techfest 2016 Developers from across Israel and the world gathered in Tel Aviv for the country’s first ever Devfest. Read more. US-Israeli foundation to invest $12M in first responder tech All in all, the total $12M, which will include private sector funding, will be distributed over three years. Read more. Israel fund to raise $50M to...

What is Jerusalem doing in order to become the next startup city and which Israeli startups should you look out for this upcoming year?  Read up on these news items and more stories from the Startup Nation, below… Start getting this weekly newsletter via email: Subscribe now How Jerusalem is seeking to become Israel’s new ‘start-up city’ The Jerusalem Development Authority is committed to strengthening hi-tech in the capital. How will they do it? Read more. OurCrowd & Portfolio Companies in the News mPrest featured in The Jerusalem Post BioCatch featured in PR Newswire OurCrowd CEO Jon Medved featured in Crowdfund Insider Briefcam featured in PR Newswire Zoomcar featured in Business Standard Argus featured in PR Newswire Intel inaugurates Israel production line $6 billion was invested in the next generation chip production line in Kiryat Gat, including a $300 million government grant. Read more. Rhon Klinikum invests in Israeli company Inovytec The German medical services company has invested several millions dollars in the Israeli resuscitation product developer. Read more. Israeli women entrepreneurs make presence felt Startups from the WFF women’s accelerator have raised over $20 million. Read...