Innovation

After six years of development, Dyson is launching a first-of-its-kind toothbrush that combines a macro camera and artificial intelligence, which identifies gaps between teeth and sprays a focused jet of water for thorough cleaning.

Chinese startup CoolFly has unveiled Urban, the world's first manned aircraft operated while standing. The platform utilizes artificial intelligence to correct balance in real time. According to the developers, users can master flight in just 10 minutes.

Chemi Peres, co-founder of the Pitango fund, presented a concept for Israel's development based on innovation and mutual responsibility. He emphasized the importance of preparing for future crises by strengthening civil society institutions.

Israel is a global leader in Health-Tech investment, yet its domestic healthcare system faces significant bureaucratic and financial hurdles in adopting these local innovations.

Japan, despite its status as a technological powerhouse, remains cautious in adopting artificial intelligence. While facing severe labor shortages and an aging population, the country lags significantly behind the US and the UK in integrating AI into the workplace.

Winners of the MerageNext 2025 competition will receive grants, mentoring, and access to the Innovation Bridge program in California.

Tel Aviv University was ranked third in the world outside the US for the number of research master's graduates who founded unicorn companies. The Hebrew University and the Technion also entered the top ten.

A new policy from the Tax Authority and the Ministry of Finance regulates the taxation of marketing assets, introducing a significant relief that protects companies' tax benefits if income from such assets does not exceed 10% of total technological income.

"The Local Committee" is a podcast from the ice website, hosting leading industry figures for discussions on current hot topics, developments, and innovations.

The Jerusalem Development Authority, the Ministry of Defense, and the Jerusalem Municipality are launching a new deep-tech accelerator. Selected startups will receive up to two million shekels in funding and access to defense research facilities.

The last two decades were defined by continuous education, but with the rise of AI, traditional learning methods are no longer sufficient. The author argues that success today lies not in theoretical courses, but in hands-on practice, experimentation, and building a personal connection with technology.

Sagi Gidali, one of the founders of Perimeter 81, which was sold for half a billion, won a research innovation award in the US through Rafa’s Moonshot, the non-profit organization he founded to develop drugs for the rare disease STXBP1, which his son Raphael suffers from.

Rehabilitating Israel's North requires more than just infrastructure repairs; it demands investment in human capital. The 'Zafon Tech' project offers training in high-demand fields to strengthen the region.

Israeli startup Tomgrow has developed Medium X, a hydrogel growth medium that allows plants to thrive without soil. This technology provides plants with a steady supply of water and minerals, significantly reducing maintenance and enabling greenery in challenging office environments.

While most of the world was focused on electric cars, Volkswagen was already looking at the next stage. In 2019, the company launched a relatively secret project to develop an electric flying car, intended to allow wealthy individuals to fly between major cities in China in a quiet, fast, and luxurious aircraft. The venture was managed by a small innovation team in Beijing, based on the concept...

Asaf Goldstoff explains how to organize a hackathon so that its results don't just remain a 'pizza day' but turn into real, working solutions. Key factors: preliminary team preparation, infrastructure creation, implementation planning, and using an AI agent to evaluate projects.

The startup Deep Fission is promoting a first-of-its-kind experiment to build a nuclear reactor underground, aiming to generate electricity without the familiar massive concrete complexes. Supporters see an energy revolution, while opponents warn: "We are guinea pigs."

Avi Hasson, former head of the Israel Innovation Authority, proposes a 'Pay for Success' model for the public sector. He argues that the current incentive system focuses on processes rather than real impact.

Inho Park, former commander of the South Korean Air Force, met with Mayor Moshe Lion, toured Har Hotzvim, and was introduced to the "Diplomat's Guide to Jerusalem" initiative. Lion stated: "The goal is to become the economic capital of the Middle East."