CTECH – Latest Israeli Technology and Innovation News
Interview | “UAE-Israel agreement can be a bridge to normalizing ties with Saudi Arabia.” Pini Meidan Shani who represents Israeli cyber companies in the UAE spoke to Calcalist about the practical significance of the deal and other regional peace prospects. Read more
Tesla’s launch in Israel to be pushed back amid local GM’s departure.
Covid-19 travel restrictions believed to be among reasons behind delay due to inability to train mechanics overseas. Read more
You are not alone: Malfunctions in Google’s Gmail and Drive reported worldwide. Google confirms it is working on problems in accessing and operating its popular email, messaging, and file-sharing programs. Read more
Israeli researcher uncovers wide-scale cyberattack on the U.S. and Europe. The attack, named FritzFrog, was designed to exploit weak passwords and infiltrate infrastructure systems. Read more
Covid-19 accelerates production of Israel-based EchoCare’s non-wearable radars for the elderly. Company announced plan for A1 funding round to increase manufacturing following successful trials in Israel, Japan, and Australia. Read more
Normalization in action: GKH Law Offices to hold joint tech webinar with UAE law firm BSA. Dubai investors to potentially pour billions of dollars into Israeli tech, says head of GHK’s tech and VC department.
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Analysis | Teva neck-deep in legal trouble with no end in sight. Each new court case is revealing that the company walked the grey line on its path to remarkable success. Read more
Elicio Therapeutics enters Covid-19 vaccine race, reports success in pre-clinical trials. Boston company partially owned by Clal Biotechnology Industries plans to advance to clinical trials in Q4. Read more
Autonomous vehicle vision edging closer to reality with verification by Israel’s Foretellix. As ADAS becomes standard, Israeli autonomous car tester is spoiled for customers, even during Covid-19. Read more
Israel Innovation Authority receives a $114 million budget boost.
Government’s tech investment arm says fast track grants to struggling startups have proven most effective in helping early-stage tech companies survive the Covid-19 crisis. Read more
Urban Aeronautics signs deal with US-based Hatzolah Air to develop its flying ambulance. The company’s vertical takeoff and landing aircraft is expected to be completed in 3-5 years. Read more
Cannabotech wants to raise $6 million in Israel’s first crowdfunded share issuance. Developer of medical solutions based on botanical combinations of cannabis extracts and fungi is planning to become a public, non-traded startup company. Read more
4 female Israeli founders chosen for European Woman in Tech Award ahead of London Tech Week. The entrepreneurs, who come from a variety of business fields, will later speak in specialized London Tech Week events in September. Read more
The impact of 5G will only be felt in three years, predicts Amdocs exec. Avishai Sharlin, president of the technology division at Nasdaq-listed billing company Amdocs, spoke at Calcalist’s online convention on 5G networks. Read more
GovTech Incentive Program renewed by Israel Innovation Authority and Israel National Digital Ministry. Each year, 10 million shekels are put towards solutions for public sector challenges. Read more
Opinion | Israel has an untapped resource to help your company take over the world. When trying to break out of their natural habitat, companies should take advantage of an underutilized asset that is free, accessible in their mother tongue, and potentially encapsulates valuable data, resources, and relevant networks– that’s right, meet your embassy. Read more
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