May 23, 2013, category: General
The Eric and Sheila Samson Prime Minister’s Prize for Innovation in Alternative Fuels for Transportation” will be awarded for global innovation or a scientific or technological breakthrough in the field of alternative fuels for transportation.
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May 2, 2013, category: Cleantech, Collaboration, Hi-Tech, Water
Whitewater Technologies, provides software for water projects, signed a MOU with Tatva Global Water Technologies of Mumbai Israel-based smart water network management software provider Whitewater Technologies has signed an agreement with
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April 29, 2013, category: General, Hi-Tech, Start-ups

The country has by far the highest proportion of any country of new patents in this sector per head of the population i.e. more startups per capita than any other country, and No. 2 in actual numbers after the United States. In recent years, Israel’s start-up industry attracted increasing amounts of foreign investment. This is achieved through VC funds, IPOs and direct investments from major US and international companies.
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April 29, 2013, category: Hi-Tech, Technologies, Water

Arad has won two tenders for smart water measuring solutions aimed at improving accurate metering and lowering water loss in New Delhi. Arad won the tenders through its subsidiary Arad Technologies, together with local partner SPML Infra ltd. DJB, which is responsible for water management in New Delhi, chose Arad solutions after a long process, which included a pilot project and a series of field tests.
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April 22, 2013, category: Energy, Hi-Tech, Start-ups

“Phinergy” is a current example of an Israeli-based technology that has created a car battery that powers an electric vehicle for as long as 1,000 miles (1600 km) before needing a recharge. The Company’s Aluminum-Air battery system has been successfully integrated into an electric vehicle resulting in more than three times the driving range of current EVs.
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April 22, 2013, category: Cleantech, Environment, Hi-Tech, Solar Power

SunDwater’s solar-powered distiller, about to hit the market, is targeted at these populations — particularly in Africa, South America and parts of Asia. It’s a “green,” low-cost, low-maintenance system that converts dirty or salty water into potable water without any need for infrastructure or an external energy source.
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March 20, 2013, category: Fashion, Jewelry Judaica Arts and Crafts, Tel Aviv, Trade Fairs & Exhibitions

The 10th edition of JOVELLA, Israel’s international jewelry and diamond exhibition, will be held on July 2 -3, 2013 at Tel Aviv’s Trade Fairs and Convention Center. Jovella is the leading event of the jewelry industry in Israel. It offers both domestic and foreign buyers an opportunity to explore Israel’s diamond and jewelry industries, and to meet some of the most innovative designers and manufacturers in the country.
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March 18, 2013, category: Dairy, Livestock

When it comes to automated animal-milking, Israel is considered a world-leader. For decades, Israeli innovators have continuously developed advanced techniques to maintain dairy farms and milking efficiently.
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March 14, 2013, category: Collaboration, Healthcare, Medical

SHL plans for Indian hospitals to offer its telemedicine technologies, including its new smartheart device, to their patients, as part of their routine out of hospital patient care programs. SHL shall provide the telemedicine service using its advanced telemedicine.
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March 13, 2013, category: Internet, Start-ups

Five of the developers of Facebook’s ten largest social games in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) come from Israel, and the company is now in Israel looking for more.
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