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Synthetic biology (SynBio) is reshaping the future—merging biotechnology, molecular biology, engineering, biophysics, and much more, to tackle global challenges like climate change, health, and food security. Curious how these transformative technologies are making an impact today? 🔗 Dive into this thought-provoking conversation featuring Dr. Orly Savion , PhD, CEO of Alagene Ltd., and Alon Turkaspa, Director of Global Partnerships Climate & Agrifood Tech Lead at Startup Nation Central: https://okt.to/4QphXK Israel’s unique innovation ecosystem is strengthened by a bold entrepreneurial spirit, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and solid academia-industry ties, and this is driving SynBio breakthroughs that deliver actionable solutions across sectors. Alagene Ltd., Neta Agmon, hylabs (Hy Laboratories Ltd), Dotan Buchsweiler דותן בוכסוילר, Ilanit Burnstein, Yahalom Bukai Herzel, Aviv Bresler, Tamir Tuller, iGEM Competition

Israel’s defense tech ecosystem took center stage yesterday at two incredible events – and we played a ‘central’ role at both. The Defense Tech Summit (hosted by the Blavatnik Interdisciplinary Cyber Research Center and DDR&D (MAFAT) - Directorate of Defense Research & Development) met with leaders and innovators at Tel Aviv University to explore how Israeli innovation is redefining global security. Avi Hasson, our CEO, and Ilana Sherrington, Director of Global Partnerships, presented on how Israeli startups tackle critical challenges with solutions that set new industry benchmarks. Ilana gave an exclusive sneak preview of Startup Nation Central's Defense Tech Map, showcasing technologies tackling challenges in air defense, homeland security, aviation, space, and more. At the end of the Summit, we picked up our conversations offline at our Tel Aviv HQ with Innovation in Motion: DefenseTech Unplugged. With good beer, great company, and unfiltered conversations with CEOs from leading defense tech startup founders, we closed the day with vibrant networking and insider insights. Thank you Niv Davidai (SightX AI), Maerav Michaelson (Aluma Defense), and Raz Roditti (Axon Vision) for sharing your stories of entrepreneurial success. The day of diving into defense tech showed us how Israel’s Impatient Innovation is shaping the future of global security. We are proud to be on the frontlines, connecting solution seekers with the Israeli innovators positioned for global impact. #DefenseTech #InnovationInMotion #StartupNationCentral #GlobalSecurity photo credit - דרור סיתהכל, לנס הפקות

Israel is at the forefront of revolutionizing clinical research through innovative trial designs and AI-driven patient recruitment, propelled by its dynamic startup ecosystem and bold technological advancements. Startup Nation Finder’s latest Spotlight in collaboration with Team8 & IQVIA explores: ✔️ Game-changing innovations like adaptive and decentralized trials ✔️ Companies making a global impact in trial safety, data management, and logistics ✔️ How Israel’s unique "genetic mosaic" fuels personalized medicine Read the full Spotlight here 👉 https://okt.to/5nu8mG Assaf Mischari, Dikla Shpangental, Yoav Fisher Yael Pomerantz, Yariv Lotan, Einat Ben Ari, Lena Rogovin, Matan Eblagon, Eran Igelnik, Dana Cogan, Chanel Itzhaki Ganor #Innovation #ClinicalTrials #HealthTech #StartupNation #IsraelTech #PrecisionMedicine

Combating antisemitism, harassment, and misinformation in the digital world is one of the fronts Israel is facing. This week, an ADL (Anti-Defamation League) roundtable at Startup Nation Central brought together tech market leaders from Planet Nine, Cognyte, and Tagado to tackle one of the internet's most pressing issues: hate speech. Together, we explored how Israel’s Impatient Innovation can lead the way in creating safer, more inclusive online spaces. This wasn’t just a discussion—it was a call to action for tech to boldly rise to the challenge and make a difference. Carole Nuriel Yaron Neudorfer Alon Kuba Ilana Sherrington Omer Maron Tali Daniel #digitalharassment #antidefamation

Why Israel, Why Now? In our latest blog, Why Israel, Why Now: A Conversation on Investing for the Future, our Senior Manager of Partnerships and Investors, Beth deBeer, speaks to leading investors on why Israel continues to stand out as a global innovation hub. Click here to read the full blog 👉https://okt.to/LhqE6r These insights showcase why Israel is not just a tech powerhouse, but a future-focused ecosystem that delivers solutions with urgency and purpose. Let us know your thoughts in the comments! #investorinsights #investors #thoughtleader #hightech #israelihightech

Israel is not just participating in the global AI revolution; it is driving it. Read all about it here in our new blog: https://okt.to/c6hPAE With a thriving ecosystem, groundbreaking academic research, and substantial multinational investment, the country is uniquely positioned to tackle some of the world’s most urgent challenges through artificial intelligence. From applied AI in health, agriculture, and climate tech to AI-powered robotics and cybersecurity, this report dives into Israel’s achievements, challenges, and future potential as a global AI leader. #report #AIReport #blog #israelihealthtech

Selling healthcare tech isn’t easy—proving ROI, navigating complex systems, and getting buy-in can be major hurdles. That’s why we’re excited to invite you to our webinar, "Why Should They Buy? Offering Hard Value in Healthcare Technology Sales," with Rivka Gross on December 10th, 2024 at 5:30 PM. Rivka, a healthcare tech leader with deep experience in product strategy and provider operations, will break down: 🔹How to prove your product’s ROI in ways that resonate 🔹Metrics decision-makers care about most 🔹Strategies for crafting value-driven pitches If you’re in healthcare tech sales (or just curious!), this is perfect for anyone looking to sharpen their sales approach and bring more value to their work. Register here 👉https://okt.to/kh3feL Eden Eini Yael Pomerantz, Chanel Itzhaki Ganor, Yariv Becher

This week, Pharma Tech Forum Israel brought together a vibrant community of scientists, technologists, investors, and industry leaders to tackle one big question: why is closing a deal with Big Pharma so challenging? Moderated by Mati Gill, a standout panel featured Anat Cohen-Dayag (Compugen) and Tehila Ben-Moshe (Biond Biologics Ltd), who shared insights from their journey in forging complex partnerships. Key lessons included: 🔹 Patience is a Virtue: Deals often span over a year. 🔹Transparency is Non-Negotiable: Rigorous due diligence demands organized and accessible data. 🔹Confidence Wins: Lead with your science, know your worth, and leave egos behind. The takeaway? Big Pharma needs innovation as much as startups need their resources. It’s a challenging yet rewarding journey. Beyond the panel, the event celebrated the power of networking, further connecting founders, investors, and enablers in our thriving ecosystem. Huge thanks to our partners—AION Labs, NVIDIA, and Arkin Digital Health—for making this event a success. Together, we’re driving collaboration in biotech and pharma. Anat Cohen-Dayag Tehila Ben-Moshe Mati Gill, Sharon Gour Arie, Arnon Fluksman, PhD, Arik Kol, Yaniv Jember, Eden Eini, Yael Pomerantz, Chanel Itzhaki Ganor, Ari Strasberg, Sam Cronin, Iris Adler, MD #pharma #womenfounders

Get the latest in Israeli tech news and opportunities with our Five Facts for November 2024 from our Finder platform. Follow Startup Nation Finder and stay ahead of the curve with up-to-date info about deal flow and high-value startups. 👉 https://okt.to/E7j8DJ #FinderData #israelitechecosystem #Israelistartups

Join us at the DefenseTech Summit 2024! 🌍 Startup Nation Central is proud to partner with the DefenseTech Summit to showcase cutting-edge advancements in defense technology and Israel’s pivotal role in shaping global security innovation. 📅 When: December 10-11, 2024 Where: Tel Aviv University Our CEO, Avi Hasson, and Director of Global Partnerships, Ilana Sherrington will take the stage to explore how Israel’s defense tech ecosystem is addressing critical global challenges and setting new benchmarks for innovation. What to Expect: 🔹 Insights from industry leaders 🔹Deep dives into Israel’s defense tech solutions 🔹Practical lessons in addressing today’s most pressing global defense challenges 📌 Hosted by the Blavatnik Interdisciplinary Cyber Research Center, the Yuval Ne’eman Workshop, and the DDR&D (MAFAT) - Directorate of Defense Research & Development of the Israeli Ministry of Defense, this summit is the perfect platform to connect with innovators at the forefront of defense technology. #DefenseTechSummit #InnovationInSecurity #ImpatientInnovation #StartupNationCentral