7 Fun Things To Do In Israel During This Summer Of COVID-19
National parks, local farms, coral reefs and entertainment attractions are expecting local vacationers. The activities, of course, come with social distancing rules and hygiene requirements.
July 09, 2020
Mayo Clinic To Implement Diagnostic Robotics’ AI Patient Triage, Prediction System
The US academic medical center's Rochester campus will use the Israeli firm's automated platform to reduce physician burden and optimize emergency room visits.
July 05, 2020
Israeli Startup Upsolver Raises $13M, Backed By Vertex Ventures US, JVP
Israeli data processing startup Upsolver has raised $13 million in a Series A financing round, the company announced on Tuesday. Vertex Ventures US led the round with participation from Israel’s Jerusalem Venture Partners (JVP), an existing investor, and California’s Wing Venture Capital (Wing.) Founded in 2014, Upsolver manages, integrates, and structures streaming data for analysis. […]
June 30, 2020
Tel Aviv, Jerusalem Rank 6th In New Global Startup Ecosystem Report
This is the first time Tel Aviv and Jerusalem were ranked together due to their geographical proximity.
June 29, 2020
Israel To Restart Contentious Surveillance Program As Coronavirus Cases Climb
The Knesset gave its initial OK to re-allow the Israel Security Agency (ISA), also known as the Shin Bet, to track coronavirus cases in Israel.
June 25, 2020
Israeli Sports Tech Firm Pixellot Raises $16M To Accelerate Solution In Hard-Hit Sector
Pixellot said the funding will go toward accelerating sales and marketing activities to address the growing need for safer solutions.
June 24, 2020
Sonovia Says Lab Tests Show Antiviral Masks Neutralize Over 90% Of Coronavirus
Tests in the Microspectrum lab (Weipu Jishu) in Shanghai confirm that the patented, anti-viral fabric is effective against the novel coronavirus.
June 24, 2020
Israeli Biopharma Company Kamada To Roll Out Antibody Treatment For COVID-19
The Rehovot-based firm said it completed the manufacturing of the first batch of its plasma-derived IgG product for the novel coronavirus.
June 21, 2020
AI Medical Analytics Startup Clew Gets Emergency FDA Nod For COVID-19 Solution
Founded in 2014, Clew developed an AI analytics platform to help providers make better-informed clinical decisions by predicting life-threatening complications.
June 16, 2020
Falafel Day Fundraising Venture To Help Small Businesses Survive COVID-19
A group of volunteers chose falafel to star in an inaugural initiative aimed at adding a scoopful of optimism to businesses hit hard during the pandemic.
June 16, 2020
Tel Aviv Launches New Campaign To Attract Domestic Tourists
The campaign offers deals for Israelis who book overnight stays at local hotels, including various free tours, beach chairs, and bicycle transportation.
June 15, 2020
Israeli Researchers Say Medical Cannabis Could Effectively Treat Some COVID-19 Symptoms
Clinical trials for the potential treatment and prevention of COVID-19 using medical cannabis are scheduled to begin at Rambam Health Care Campus in the next few months.
June 15, 2020
Fearing Another Outbreak, Israel Launches Local Production Line for N95 Masks
The production line in Sderot has a production capacity of two million masks per month.
June 07, 2020
Pandemic Puts Small, Early-Stage Companies At Risk of Closure, Surveys Show
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a dire effect on the future viability of small, early-stage startups, according to two separate, recently released reports.
June 07, 2020
During Pandemic, Wix Connects Volunteers With Those In Need Worldwide
Wix offers its critical assistance technology - COVID-19 Volunteer Call System- to local and national governments at no cost.
June 04, 2020