Two Startup Nations: Israel and the USA. No EU University is in the Top 20.

Apologies to my US friends and readers. Yes, Israel was mentioned first because, in relation to its population, resources, and the hostile environment it operates in, Israel is and remains the world's number one startup nation. Now, here are the facts, presented in an infographic. (c) Pitchbook The PitchBook index ranks the world’s top 50 … Continue reading Two Startup Nations: Israel and the USA. No EU University is in the Top 20. →

Israel: Iron Beam ready and go. Defense by Laser Dome

In the most recent press release RAFAEL is announcing: "The R&D Unit within the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) Directorate of Defense Research & Development (DDR&D), the Israeli Air Force (IAF), and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems have successfully completed a series of tests lasting several weeks, demonstrating the capabilities of the Iron Beam high-power laser … Continue reading Israel: Iron Beam ready and go. Defense by Laser Dome →

AI Industry: MetalBear (Israel) Raised $12.5M

MetalBear, based in Tel Aviv, is the creator of mirrord, an open source development solution that eliminates bottlenecks in cloud-native development by enabling local code to run in production-like conditions instantly. Founded by cybersecurity experts Aviram Hassan (CEO) and Eyal Bukchin (CTO), the company helps developers ship faster, more reliable software. With 25 employees across 14 countries, MetalBear serves … Continue reading AI Industry: MetalBear (Israel) Raised $12.5M →

World’s largest digital archaeological database on Israel online

Recently, one of the world's largest archaeological databases was put online and thus accessible to a wider public. "The Israel Antiquities Authority launches the Israel National Archaeological Database - A groundbreaking digital platform, one of the largest of its kind in the world, centralizes all the archaeological information collected and researched in Israel. The database currently includes … Continue reading World’s largest digital archaeological database on Israel online →

Launch Ofek 19 Satellite

The Directorate of Defence Research and Development (DDR&D) Space Program Office in the Israel Ministry of Defence (IMOD), the IDF, and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) successfully launched the Ofek 19 satellite into space on the night of Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025, at 22:30 IST. The launch was carried out from an undisclosed test site by … Continue reading Launch Ofek 19 Satellite →

Israel and the US sign a MOU on Artificial Intelligence&Energy

The MOU agreement is designed to advance cooperation in applying AI to strengthening the energy grids in Israel and the US, and to encourage research, innovation and the development of joint policies. "(...) the future belongs to those who innovate. America and Israel are the prime innovation nations on the planet. AI is the thrust … Continue reading Israel and the US sign a MOU on Artificial Intelligence&Energy →

Israel: Compact SATCOM Solution for Military

The Israeli company 'Orbit Communication Systems', based in Netanya, is one of the global leaders in ground, airborne and maritime communications, satellite tracking, and ground-station technology, revolutionising global connectivity with cutting-edge solutions for the new space era. Orbit is publicly traded on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange and is under the control of the FIMI Investment … Continue reading Israel: Compact SATCOM Solution for Military →

New Military Grade Battery from Israel

Without a doubt, starting batteries are crucial, and enough battles have been lost because the starter battery ran out of juice. A new generation of batteries makes this somewhat less possible, especially in a hot region. Donate For Independent and Free Pro-Israel News of "VonNaftali"Make an independent pro Israel Blog (Non-Profit) possible. Donate 3.60 US-Dollar … Continue reading New Military Grade Battery from Israel →

How to survive a Black Hole? Science from Israel may give some answers.

Tel Aviv University (TAU) may provide some answers. However, the way is for sure long. But what was recently detected by TAU scientists is breathtaking. Yes, there is a life after a black hole digests you. How could it be? The black hole as the ultimate challenge for resilience might be answered in Israel. The … Continue reading How to survive a Black Hole? Science from Israel may give some answers. →

Innovation 4.0: Innovation of the Innovation Process – Schumpeter, Drucker and Tora revisited

Innovation 4.0: Innovation des Innovationsprozesses - Überlegungen zur Meta-Innovation als Disruption. Ein Kurzbesuch bei Schumpeter, Drucker und Tora ENGLISH FOLLOWS GERMAN Innovation ist mehr als die neue Idee, mehr als die bloße Erfindung, wenn auch eine solche neue Idee Fundament ist. Das weiß man spätestens seit Schumpeter und mit Schumpeter begann es, Innovation als sowohl … Continue reading Innovation 4.0: Innovation of the Innovation Process – Schumpeter, Drucker and Tora revisited →

Israel: NIS 10 million for AI for education

The Ministry of Education and the Innovation Authority are launching an innovative experimental environment for the development and implementation of AI technologies for personalised learning. That's not much, but better than nothing. The press release of the Israel Innovation Authority explains: "The Ministry of Education and the Innovation Authority, as part of the National Program … Continue reading Israel: NIS 10 million for AI for education →

Elbit Systems’ JUPITER Space Camera Successfully Launched with SpaceX

The Israeli company Elbit Systems Ltd. announced the successful launch of its advanced JUPITER space camera aboard the National Advanced Optical System (NAOS) satellite, supporting a wide span of earth Observation missions, including military operations, environmental monitoring and scientific research. The NAOS satellite, manufactured by OHB Italia S.p.A., was launched on August 26th from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, USA, … Continue reading Elbit Systems’ JUPITER Space Camera Successfully Launched with SpaceX →

Autism and a theory of mind

Suppose you are helping your friend search for their missing phone, and while they are looking around another room, you find it behind some cushions. When they return, you seize the opportunity to play a prank on them and pretend the phone is still missing. You are able to envision this prank because you know … Continue reading Autism and a theory of mind →

Quantum Machines (Israel) and NVIDIA on the Way to Collaborate. Next Station Quantum Computer?

Quantum Machines (QM), a leading provider of advanced quantum control solutions, today announced its intention to work with NVIDIA at its newly established 'NVIDIA Accelerated Quantum Research Center '(NVAQC), unveiled at the GTC global AI conference. The Boston-based center aims to advance quantum computing research with accelerated computing, including integrating quantum processors with AI- supercomputing to overcome … Continue reading Quantum Machines (Israel) and NVIDIA on the Way to Collaborate. Next Station Quantum Computer? →

Israel Innovation Authority and Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft

Against the backdrop of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Israel and Germany, the Israel Innovation Authority and the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft have jointly signed a declaration to promote technological innovation. The goal of the partnership is to strengthen cooperation in key technological sectors. Dror Bin, CEO of the Israel Innovation Authority, stated: … Continue reading Israel Innovation Authority and Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft →

SuperFood from Israel

Brevel, an Israeli food-tech startup based in Kiryat Gat, was founded by three brothers: Yonatan, Ido and Matan Golan. They were driven by a mission to nourish the growing global population with a high-value source of plant protein. A mission to be praised. Brevel's solution addresses the expanding demand for nutritious, eco-friendly, and affordable alternatives to … Continue reading SuperFood from Israel →

Medical Breakthrough: Bone Marrow Regeneration

An international research team, led by scientists from Tel Aviv University and Sheba Medical Center, has unveiled an innovative method for activating adult stem cells from human bone marrow, enabling their expansion outside the body for use in bone marrow regeneration and the construction of a new blood and immune system. Donate For Independent and … Continue reading Medical Breakthrough: Bone Marrow Regeneration →

Innovative Israel secured €1.1 Billion in Horizon Europe Grants

The Israel Innovation Authority announced that Israeli researchers and companies have secured €1.1 billion in funding from the Horizon Europe program between 2021 and 2024, reaffirming Israel’s global standing in research, innovation, and technology. Background > Horizon Europe stands as the world’s largest research and innovation program, blending scientific ambition with practical solutions to shape … Continue reading Innovative Israel secured €1.1 Billion in Horizon Europe Grants →

Thoughts On the symmetry of physical laws and the quantum platform

One of the most fundamental principles of physics states that a ball bouncing on a platform can be described by an observer in a passing train and an observer waiting at the platform using the same laws – the laws of nature are independent of the choice of reference frame. Reference frames such as the … Continue reading Thoughts On the symmetry of physical laws and the quantum platform →

Will the Quantum Revolution Come From Israel?

There are now 30 quantum computers globally, one of which is located in Israel. Connoisseurs may not be surprised that the Weizmann Institute of Science, under Prof. Dr. Roee Ozeri, has finally succeeded in realizing an Israeli quantum computer. The first Israeli quantum computer is not only among the Top 30 but among the Top 10 quantum computers because its processor … Continue reading Will the Quantum Revolution Come From Israel? →