Israel tech news

Here are some recent Israel tech news stories:

Startups

• Israeli startup, Foresight Autonomous Holdings, has developed a new autonomous vehicle sensor system that can detect pedestrians and other obstacles at a distance of up to 300 meters. (Source: Globes)
• Israeli fintech startup, Payoneer, has raised $100 million in funding from investors, valuing the company at $1.2 billion. (Source: Calcalist)
• Israeli cybersecurity startup, Cymulate, has raised $15 million in funding from investors, valuing the company at $100 million. (Source: The Jerusalem Post)

Companies

• Intel has announced plans to invest $10 billion in its Israeli operations over the next five years, including the development of a new chip factory in the country. (Source: Haaretz)
• Google has announced plans to open a new research and development center in Tel Aviv, which will focus on artificial intelligence and machine learning. (Source: The Times of Israel)
• Microsoft has announced plans to open a new data center in Israel, which will provide cloud computing services to customers in the region. (Source: Globes)

Innovation

• Israel has been ranked as the most innovative country in the world for the third year in a row, according to the Global Innovation Index. (Source: The Jerusalem Post)
• The Israeli government has launched a new initiative to promote the development of electric vehicles in the country, with a focus on reducing emissions and improving air quality. (Source: Haaretz)
• The Israeli city of Tel Aviv has been named as one of the top 10 cities in the world for startups, according to a report by Startup Genome. (Source: The Times of Israel)

Funding

• Israeli startups raised a record $6.5 billion in funding in 2020, according to a report by IVC Research Center. (Source: Globes)
• The Israeli government has launched a new fund to support the development of startups in the country, with a focus on industries such as cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. (Source: Haaretz)
• The European Investment Bank has announced plans to invest $100 million in Israeli startups, as part of a new initiative to support innovation and entrepreneurship in the country. (Source: The Jerusalem Post)

Trends

• Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly important in Israel, with many startups and companies using AI to improve their products and services. (Source: The Times of Israel)
• Cybersecurity is another major trend in Israel, with many startups and companies developing new technologies to protect against cyber threats. (Source: Haaretz)
• Israel is also seeing a growing trend in the development of electric vehicles, with many startups and companies working on new technologies to improve the efficiency and sustainability of EVs. (Source: Globes)