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Apple buys secretive Israeli AI company Q.ai for $1.6 billion in biggest acquisition of its history

With the move, Apple aims to improve its access to AI technology, which has suffered recent setbacks, especially after several delays in deploying Apple Intelligence's full announced capabilities.

 A women uses an iPhone mobile device as she passes a lighted Apple logo at the Apple store at Grand Central Terminal in New York City, US, April 14, 2023. Uploaded on 31/5/2024
Memcyco announced that it has secured $37 million in Series A funding.

Cybersecurity startup developing rapid-response fraud detection secures $37 million Series A round

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AI-cybersecurity firm becomes Israel's latest unicorn after $360 million funding round

Cultured meat.

80% lower costs: The Israeli innovation shaking up the cultured food market


The next front: Rebuilding Israel through tech and talent - opinion

If the state embraces the tech sector as a true partner, we can emerge from this crisis stronger, more connected, and more confident in our future.

 An illustrative image of microchip manufacturing in Israel.

From agent to start-up: Ofakim’s special connection between the tourism and technology sectors

The veteran tourism company will offer Travel Tech and Fintech start-ups a business framework, connections to investors and global clients, and the opportunity to test products in a real environment.

 CEO of Ofakim, Revital Ben Nathan

Facial scent? Israeli-Japanese project offers personalized aroma via facial AI analysis

Israeli startup SOLO and Japan’s NTT join forces to offer AI-based facial analysis for personalized aroma recommendations, now available at NTT’s new experiential center in Tokyo, Japan.

 Personalized aroma recommendation based on AI facial analysis

Jerusalem as our biotech capital: The city’s ascent as an innovation hub - opinion

Jerusalem's transformation is the outcome of long-term strategic policy, targeted public investment, and a thriving academic ecosystem.

 Jerusalem from above.

Fighting for Talent: Tel Aviv University Faculty Excellence Fund

TAU is working on bringing home the most driven, creative, and ambitious researchers

 New faculty recruit Dr. Amit Haim.

Nitrogen and olive flour-based air conditioner: Israeli start-ups in the face of climate crisis

Climate change presents major challenges, like improving agriculture for the food crisis and enhancing air conditioning. The Israeli innovation community is contributing solutions.

 External nitrogen-based air conditioning device

Will this Israeli startup ensure equal lives for the hearing impaired?

The groundbreaking technology company Deafinitely developed an innovative and revolutionary solution for translating digital content into sign language in real-time.

 Deafinitely

With smart hives: The startup fighting the rise in bee mortality

BeeHero launches an international initiative to tackle the dramatic decline in bee populations through the creation of a global network of smart hives.

 BeeHero

The AI revolution is coming soon to restaurants: Provides near-perfect accuracy

Start-up company Hi Auto raised $15M to expand AI ordering systems for drive-thrus. CEO: "Our goal is to become the default solution for fast food worldwide."

Restaurant.

Despite the war, we should invest in Israeli hi-tech - opinion

Israeli companies offer cutting-edge technologies with global potential, and investors know they will continue to create value even in times of uncertainty.

 THE WRITER, second from right, appears at a gathering last year, as LIP Ventures periodically brings Latin American investors to visit Israel for an up-close look at the Israeli ecosystem.