The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/start-up-nation/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:25:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Start-Up Nation | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/start-up-nation/ 32 32 In war with low-tech foe, startups could prevent costly failings – so why don’t they? https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-war-with-low-tech-foe-startups-could-prevent-costly-failings-so-why-dont-they/ Tue, 02 Jul 2024 06:00:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3315555 On Oct. 7, Israel's $1 billion border fence sensors were blinded by cheap Hamas drones. Companies developing solutions claim they still face resistance from the defense establishment

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]]> What Matters Now to Saul Singer: Refounding Israel the day after the war https://www.timesofisrael.com/what-matters-now-to-saul-singer-refounding-israel-the-day-after-the-war/ Fri, 01 Dec 2023 07:14:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3167318&preview=true&preview_id=3167318 Co-author of 'The Genius of Israel' explains how unity of purpose is essential to the health of the country. While Israeli society presents a unified front right now, will it last?

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]]> Israeli companies eye potential across the Metaverse - Sponsored Content https://www.timesofisrael.com/spotlight/israeli-companies-eye-potential-across-the-metaverse/ Mon, 27 Jun 2022 09:30:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=spotlight&p=2787970 OurCrowd startups aim to insert emotion, personality into virtual space.

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]]> Government must invest more in R&D to keep tech sector growing, warns new report https://www.timesofisrael.com/government-must-invest-more-in-rd-to-keep-tech-sector-growing-warns-new-report/ Wed, 11 May 2022 19:04:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2760481 In sobering annual study, Israel Innovation Authority says technology industry strong but plagued by challenges that require action

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]]> Israeli tech sector is strong but ‘areas of vulnerability’ pose challenges https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-tech-sector-is-strong-but-areas-of-vulnerability-pose-challenges/ Mon, 14 Feb 2022 15:36:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2695593 Wendy Singer, outgoing executive director of Start-Up Nation Central, looks back at nearly a decade of innovation outreach with the organization

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]]> Introducing ToI’s Tech Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/introducing-tois-tech-israel/ Wed, 22 Dec 2021 14:40:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2669938 The Israeli tech industry has changed dramatically in the near-decade since The Times of Israel launched; this section's new name recognizes that journey

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]]> Israeli duo’s early Alzheimer’s detection test brings cure one step closer https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-duos-early-alzheimers-detection-test-brings-cure-one-step-closer/ Sat, 21 Nov 2020 02:18:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2430783 Toronto-based biomedical engineers Eliav Shaked and Roy Kirshon are working on a quick, non-invasive retinal diagnostic for patients decades away from showing symptoms of dementia

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]]> Israel losing ‘Startup Nation’ image, needs rebranding, study shows https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-losing-startup-nation-image-needs-rebranding-study-shows/ Thu, 29 Oct 2020 10:33:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2416897 Under 1% of businesspeople in survey associate Israel with startups; pandemic is the time to position country as forward-thinking and problem-solving, urges nonprofit Vibe Israel

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]]> UAE and Israel deal opens doors to business https://www.timesofisrael.com/uae-and-israel-deal-opens-doors-to-business/ Mon, 31 Aug 2020 20:01:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2379138 From coronavirus cooperation to oil sales: The key areas where the Jewish state and its new Arab partner share economic interests

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]]> Israel wields startup tech against coronavirus second wave https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-wields-startup-tech-against-coronavirus-second-wave/ Fri, 26 Jun 2020 05:30:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2334998 Using thermal cameras, data-scanning algorithms and more, innovators from hi-tech sector seek balance between controlling infections and allowing daily life to go on

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]]> Germany’s most populous state opens culture and trade office in Tel Aviv https://www.timesofisrael.com/germanys-most-populous-state-opens-culture-and-trade-office-in-tel-aviv/ Sun, 01 Mar 2020 19:19:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2250042 Office inaugurated by North Rhine-Westphalia's minister-president Armin Laschet, leading contender to succeed Chancellor Angela Merkel as head of country's ruling party

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]]> Startup Nation slips four spots in global ranking of ‘digital readiness’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/startup-nation-slips-four-spots-in-global-ranking-of-digital-readiness/ Thu, 26 Sep 2019 12:02:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2154845 Ranked 16th in the world, Israel shows declines in knowledge, tech and readiness for the future; UAE climbs five places to No. 12

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]]> Israeli tech looks to the future — whoever wins the election https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-hi-tech-looks-to-future-whoever-wins-election/ Tue, 10 Sep 2019 06:56:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2145354 The success of the industry is one of the few subjects not up for debate ahead of September 17 elections

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]]> Israel among world’s top 10 most innovative countries — global index https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-among-top-10-most-innovative-countries-global-index/ Wed, 24 Jul 2019 16:30:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2117976 Switzerland tops list, followed by Sweden and US; Jewish state has climbed steadily in rankings since 2015

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]]> ‘Start-up nation’ expects no change of course after elections https://www.timesofisrael.com/start-up-nation-expects-no-change-of-course-after-elections/ Fri, 05 Apr 2019 15:35:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2051244 Whether Likud or Blue and White come out on top, businesses expect a continued focus on bolstering Israel's high-tech sector

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