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Israel’s start-up ecosystem has fostered development across a magnitude of sectors; medical cannabis is no exception. Hundreds of thousands of shekels have been poured into R&D from top universities to private companies conducting research studies to develop ‘green’ solutions for chronic medical conditions, pain relief, sleep disorders, and more.

Click the article to find out more about Israel’s innovative medical cannabis solutions. This article was written by Luke Bulkbrook from the Israel Trade and Economic Commission in Sydney, Australia.

For further information on Israeli medical cannabis tech or the wider ecosystem, reach out to Josh Berliner ([email protected])

We would like to wish our friends and community a Happy Passover. As the winter thaws and spring flowers begin to bloom, Passover reminds us to gather together to celebrate resilience, hope, and optimism. May this spring festival bring health and happiness.

During this time, we are appreciative of the spirit of new growth and innovation that guides our global community of innovators and partners. We extend our gratitude to our community for fostering an ecosystem of collaboration.

Chag Sameach!

Congratulations Cyberbit, for their partnership with Yeshiva University to create the Security Operations Center (SOC)!

On Monday, Anat Katz and Consul General Asaf Zamir attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of the Security Operations Center (SOC). The SOC provides next-gen technologies, simulation opportunities, and advanced security tools for researchers and students in Yeshiva’s cybersecurity, computer science, AI, and data analytics programs.

We are happy to celebrate this forward-looking milestone between Yeshiva University and Cyberbit and look forward to seeing the cybersecurity innovations that come from this partnership.

Save the date! Cyber Week: June 26-29th, 2023, in Tel Aviv!

Join a delegation of cyber leaders to experience the forefront of cyber tech innovation. The prominent cybersecurity event features cutting-edge cyber innovation, panel discussions, workshops with cybersecurity leaders and experts from around the world, and more.

If you're interested in joining our delegation, please fill out the form at https://lnkd.in/gn5naQ_s

To learn more about last years event, visit https://lnkd.in/dVaGTD4d.

For questions regarding Cyber Week or the cyber sector, please reach out to Abigail Baker ([email protected]).

Get ready to sparkle and shine💎Diamond Week Israel is coming up soon💎

Israel Diamond Exchange LTD is hosting International Diamond week on March 27th-30th in Ramat Gan, Israel. The three-day event includes:

💎Israel Diamond Conference: March 27
Learn from Diamond leaders discussing industry challenges

💎Israel International Diamond Exhibition: March 28- 30
Visit the trading floor with hundreds of Israeli and international exhibitors

💎World Diamond Congress: March 28- 30
Attend the 40th World Diamond Congress, the tri-annual summit of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses, and the International Diamond Manufacturers’ Association.

For more information, please visit: https://lnkd.in/g3KyPGAH

For any questions about this event and the consumer products sector, please reach out to Jennifer Kim ([email protected]).

International Diamond Week | IDW 2023 The Israel Diamond Exchange, one of the world’s largest diamond hubs, invites you to the most exciting and unique happening in the diamond world this year!

Attention Israeli companies! We're excited to announce that our Business Mentors Office Hours are back!

The Business Mentors Office Hours is an incredible opportunity to meet with experienced US industry leaders who will provide one-on-one guidance to help you navigate the US market, provide insights and expand your network.

Our mentors’ expertise ranges in:
-to-Market &A

Deadline to sign up: Tuesday, March 14, 2023.

Register here: https://lnkd.in/ewmFiYcK

To learn more about each mentor’s background, visit: https://lnkd.in/eST2uCqM

For any questions, please reach out to Abigail Baker ([email protected])

Participating mentors:
Ben MacWilliams, Elav Horwitz, Eytan J. Lombroso, Gert Christensen, Lilian Abbo, Martin Bluth, Mrunal Shah, Nila Bhakuni, Shane Speirs, Scott Zaleski, Thomas Yohannan, Zachary Rainey

Attention investors! Stay informed and up-to-date on all the latest news and opportunities in the Israeli business ecosystem with our investor newsletter. Our investor newsletter is your source for information on upcoming events, Israeli investment opportunities, and more.

To sign up, reach out to our Investor Relations Lead, Sofie Jaffe, at [email protected].

On Monday night, we celebrated Israel and India’s tech entrepreneurship and innovation!

Israel and India’s shared values of innovation and entrepreneurship continue to flourish. Hosted at the Consulate General of India, the American Jewish Committee (AJC) Access’s panel discussion dove deeper into the perspectives of Israel and India’s economic ties and tech innovation ecosystem. Joined by Deputy Consul General Israel Nitzan and Consul General Mr. Randhir Jaiswal, guests networked and built connections supporting Israeli and Indian start-up innovation.

It was great to see familiar faces and celebrate Israel and India’s cooperative bilateral trade relationship.

📢 Research Opportunities for Israeli companies in the robotics and drone sectors: 1. Ground-Based Robot Use in Uncrewed Aircraft Operations or 2. Drone Use in Vegetation Mitigation

The Ohio State Department of Transportation (ODOT) is now accepting research proposals for FY2024. ODOT’s research program provides decision-makers with the information and tools they require to ensure Ohio’s transportation system meets the evolving needs of the residents and the traveling public. As part of ODOT’s annual proposal request, research in these sectors is prioritized to develop innovative solutions for Ohio’s transportation needs.

Research proposals are due March 17th, 2023, at 3 p.m. For more information on ODOT’s research program, visit https://lnkd.in/eYF6Yx5R. For research proposal information, visit https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EDDlkKdHQxs3aLnp6A7hA5JlRV0M6bcr/view?usp=sharing

If you would like to learn more about the robotics and drone sector, please reach out to Abigail Baker ([email protected])

RFP LinkedIn post .pdf

Here we come, Shoptalk! We look forward to bringing a delegation of fourteen (14) Israeli companies to Las Vegas March 26-29 to showcase their capabilities and connect with retail changemakers.

Israel’s retail tech ecosystem is one of the fastest-growing hubs for commerce technology, with start-ups in operational logistics, self-checkout solutions, AI applications for visual searches, and more.

If you are interested in meeting with any of the Israeli companies attending, please contact Jennifer Kim ([email protected]). To learn more about the companies attending, visit: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qJoWEBiQ1fuz2keBE0X0tRVMJglKrvR2/view



Participating companies:
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ShopTalk_2023_Web Catalog.pdf

Mobile World Congress (MWC) is right around the corner! Visit us at the Israeli National Pavilion 5E61 to meet with our delegation of twenty-nine (29) Israeli companies.

Join us for our networking event on Monday, February 27th, at 1:00 p.m.! We are excited to bring together Israeli companies at the forefront of digital innovation in the 5G, IoT, Mobility, and AI space at . To RVSP please visit, https://lnkd.in/dSxA-fdg

To check out the catalog of our Israeli delegation that will showcase their technologies at MWC visit, https://www.export.gov.il/api/Media/Default/Files/Exhibitions/exhibitions_MWC2023_catalog.pdf.

If you are interested in learning more about the mobility and cyber sectors, please reach out to Abigail Baker ([email protected]).

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📣Exciting collaborative Israeli-Palestinian opportunity for offshore testing and automation services!

Israeli IT company Ness Technologies | נס טכנולוגיות is partnering with the Municipality of Jerusalem to launch a new joint Israeli-Palestinian venture in East Jerusalem. The new venture will provide offshore testing and automation services for international companies. Under this initiative, a new testing and automation services center is being established in East Jerusalem. The center connects global business partners who need these services to a skilled group of Palestinian professionals with advanced technical training and relevant higher education backgrounds.

Partnering with Fortune 500 companies, Ness is a leading provider of managed services. Ness delivers end-to-end IT solutions offering extensive expertise in site management, short response and agility, technical leadership, and R&D.

To get involved in the new Israeli-Palestinian venture, please contact Omer Dror ([email protected]).