Tag: Innovation
TIME magazine includes Israeli-water technology as top 100 inventions of 2019
A machine that makes safe, clean drinking water out of ambient air—manufactured by the Israel-based company of Watergen—was included in Time magazine’s list in 2019 of the top 100 inventions published on Nov. 21.
Resembling a typical...
Uzbekistan signs agreement with Israeli high-tech firm to help fight water shortage
The government of Uzbekistan signed a memorandum of understanding with the Israel-based company Watergen in an effort aimed at harnessing and using the company’s patented technology to make clean drinking water out of ambient...
Israeli technology converts air into water for residents in northern Colombia
Residents of El Talento, a small town in Colombia adjacent to the city of Cúcuta, have been introduced to the GEN-M, Watergen’s medium-scale atmospheric generator (AWG) that produces water out of air.
The machine, a...
New center to grapple with Torah and technology, aims to be an international resource
The Jerusalem College of Technology recently announced the launch of the Torah and Technology Research Center, which will provide specialized expertise necessary to respond to the complex ethical and halachic (Jewish legal) issues of our times.
Supported...
UN showcases Israel’s innovations in water, agriculture, technology and more
An event at the United Nations headquarters in New York City on Wednesday highlighted six Israeli innovative solutions to critical problems around the world.
Hosted by the Israeli Mission to the United Nations, it allowed...
Rashi Foundation presents at United Nations, representing Israel, social programs
The Rashi Foundation, one of the largest and most influential philanthropies in Israel, was chosen along with other business and social organizations to present at the United Nations headquarters Israeli initiatives that advance sustainable...
Startup nation to revitalize entrepreneurship, innovation on university campuses
Israel’s Council for Higher Education (CHE), the government agency overseeing colleges and universities just unveiled “The New Campus Vision,” aiming to expose students and faculty from all disciplines to the worlds of entrepreneurship and innovation....
Israel internship programs offer US students an up-close look at the ‘startup nation’
There are hundreds of internship programs in Israel giving American students the opportunity to get a taste of both Israeli culture and work life. Programs including Onward, J Internship and The Israel Innovation Fund...
Andrew Gross tapped as executive director of New Jersey Israel Commission
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and Secretary of State Tahesha Way announced on Tuesday the hiring of Andrew Gross as executive director of the New Jersey Israel Commission.
He will begin in August.
Gross previously served...
New York’s Yeshiva University inaugurates Innovation Lab, in partnership with Israel
eshiva University announced the grand opening of the YU Innovation Lab, a collaborative learning space focused on creating a hands-on entrepreneurial environment where Israeli-based startups can grow their U.S. market potential while leveraging YU’s...