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Israel leads in tech innovation, not in gender inclusion - opinion

Despite leading the global tech race, Israel lags in gender inclusion 

Women in Tech® Israel held its first  international conference with representatives from 13 other countries last year, which included female tech leaders from Afghanistan and Kosovo. Premium
Despite barrier in the hi-tech industry, women in Israel are still shaping the future of STEM.PremiumPremium

Breaking barriers: Israeli women expand opportunities in STEM and hi-tech

AI video and images.

Development from the shelter: Israeli company reveals new AI motor launched amid Iranian missiles

Dr. Eyal Benjamin, Coller School of Management, Tel Aviv University.

Tech Talk: Do startup competitions matter for founders? New research says yes, if done correctly


Israel Railways showcases AI-powered mapping breakthrough on global stage

A new AI‑driven mapping platform promises safer, faster, and more efficient rail development.

Workers repair Israeli Railway tracks after a shutdown caused by a technical problem in Tel Aviv, August 15, 2025

What are tech exits doing to Israel's economy?

From tax revenues to the shekel to consumption to real estate, the wave of high-value technology company sales has implications that go beyond the sector.

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How Israel's defense-tech ecosystem reshapes the battlefield - and the Start-Up Nation

TECH AFFAIRS: What was once a pipeline of veterans from elite units like 8200 founding cybersecurity start-ups has evolved into a full-scale defense-tech ecosystem.

DELIVERED TO the IDF late last year, the Iron Beam system marks a historic milestone – the world’s first operational laser defense platform capable of neutralizing rockets, drones, and mortars at a fraction of the cost of traditional interceptors.

ServiceNow to buy Israeli cybersecurity startup Armis for $7.75 billion

The company aims to integrate Armis' security features, such as device scanning, threat detection, and vulnerability prioritization, to its AI-powered platform.

Armis founders, Yevgeny Dibrov and Nadir Izrael.

Israeli startups raised $1.4 billion in November 2025, reports show, but figure could be higher

Israeli privately-held tech companies raised $7.03 billion in the first nine months of 2025, according to IVC-LeumiTech. Since the start of 2025, Israeli startups have raised $9.08 billion.

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Israel's economic miracle: Growth and stability persist through two years of war

Despite two years of war, Israel’s economy is stable, secure, and growing, analysts say.

M&A activity jumped nearly fivefold in the first three quarters of 2025, fueled by Palo Alto Networks’ $25b. acquisition of CyberArk.

Israel’s Semiconductor sector powers $40B in chip exits

A new report by Startup Nation Central reveals how Israel’s semiconductor sector has become a global force in chip design, fueling AI and cloud infrastructure

In January, Israel’s Ministry of Defense signed a multi-year contract with Semiconductor Devices valued at approximately $115 million (NIS 380 million).

Israeli innovators explain how Start Up Nation companies turn bold ideas into scalable solutions

From software to medtech and defense, Israeli startups show how persistence and partnerships turn ideas into impact

Tel Aviv startups with promising technology.

Israeli cybersecurity start-up Memcyco is turning the tide against digital impersonation

Memcyco delivers real-time, preemptive protection against phishing attacks, impersonation and account takeover for medium and large companies, governments and more

 Israeli cyber security; illustration.

From the Startup Nation to the AI Nation

The global race in artificial intelligence is not determined by the brightest scientists - it requires building the smartest nation.

Artificial Intelligence Illustration