Research and development

How the Negev desert became Israel's unlikely global tech powerhouse

From cyber hubs to climate tech, a once-dismissed vision is transforming the South into a global laboratory for solutions

Agrilight – a start-up project in the  DeserTech’s agriculture sector, demonstrating that it’s possible to  grow crops under a photovoltaic installation.
An artillery unit, deployed at a position in the Upper Galilee near the Lebanon border. Depending on the outcome of this war, Israel’s security challenges could worsen; therefore, its qualitative military edge must be preserved.

The wars Israel is already preparing for – and why they look nothing like today's

Israeli Tech

Your Taxes: What makes Israeli hi-tech tick

View of the Sapir Station belonging to the Israeli Mekorot National Water company, near Kinneret in Northern Israel. December 15, 2010.

The future of Israeli water: The technological revolution


Female locust could be a model for advancing human regenerative medicine - TAU study

A new Tel Aviv University study has discovered that the female locust has superpowers.

Left to right- Prof. Amir Ayali, Dr. Rakesh Das & Dr. Bat-El Pinchasik

Fujitsu set to open a new data and security R&D center in Tel Aviv

Fujitsu Limited has announced the establishment of a data security R&D center in Tel Aviv, following its launch of an innovation hub in the south of Israel in 2021.

 Defense Minister Benny Gantz on the first diplomatic visit to Japan since 2012.

Jerusalem Development Authority head to address Jerusalem Post Morocco Conference

 Eyal Haimovsky, head of the Jerusalem Development Authority.

The fear and excitement of taking the start-up leap

Johnathan Kobanni and Omri Chacham have developed Treedi, a multi-layered screen platform that is both innovative and promising. After creating a proof of concept, they ask themselves: “now what?"

 Software engineers Kobanni (left) and Chacham (right).

Researchers discover way to predict earthquakes with 80% accuracy

By studying changes in the Earth's ionosphere, an Israeli research team discovered a method to predict earthquakes 48 hours ahead with 80% accuracy.

A view shows houses destroyed following a 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Les Cayes, Haiti August 14, 2021.

A new material could restore damaged nerves, heart pacing - study

Developed in Haifa and Chicago, it could streamline medical treatments and accelerate the use of renewable energies.

 The silicon membrane as seen before wrapping it around the heart or nerve tissue. The color you see is due to the porosity of the surface – pores that reflect and absorb the different wavelengths of light in a non-homogeneous way, causing the different colors of the rainbow to appear.

Larisa Amir appointed managing director of Merck KGaA Healthcare R&D Center in Israel

Larisa Amir joined Merck KGaA in 2009 and has served in several local and international positions

Larisa Amir

Israel and Greece revamp their R&D relationship - exclusive

The two nations have announced the revitalization of their collaboration in key fields including climate change and water technologies.

 Science and Technology Minister Orit Farkash-Hacohen (Blue and White) with Greek Industry and Development Minister Adonis Georgiadis.

Settled at birth: blood vessels remember their origins - study

Until this point, new blood vessels were thought to develop either from other blood vessels or progenitor cells.

Red blood cells (illustrative)

NVIDIA to hire 1000 more workers for its Israel R&D center

Tech giants' interest in Israel reflects the broader state of the global tech industry.

 NVIDIA's Israel R&D center.