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Israel and Germany among the world’s most innovative countries

According to the Global Innovation Index 2025, Germany ranks 11th and Israel ranks 14th, with Israel also placing 1st in the Northern Africa and Western Asia region.
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Tel Aviv University and Technion rank among top 10 global producers of entrepreneurs

Tel Aviv University and the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology have secured positions in the top 10 of PitchBook’s 2025 global ranking of undergraduate programs producing the most venture capital-backed entrepreneurs.
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Roche acquires 89bio for up to $3.5B to expand in obesity & liver disease

Roche is acquiring U.S.-Israeli biotech company 89bio, in a deal valued at up to $3.5 billion.
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Leviathan partners sign $610M deal for new pipeline to boost gas exports to Egypt

Partners of Israel’s Leviathan gas field, including Chevron with a 39.66% stake, have signed a $610 million contract with the state operator Israel Natural Gas Lines to build a 65-kilometer pipeline transporting gas from Ramat Hovav in southern Israel to the Nitzana border crossing with Egypt.
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Check Point acquires Lakera in $300 million deal to boost AI security

Check Point is acquiring AI security company Lakera in a deal valued at around $300 million.
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Israeli defense tech receives state-backed guarantees

Israel is introducing a new government-backed guarantee program to strengthen investment in defense technology startups.
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New wave: Israeli startup turns sea power into energy at Los Angeles port and beyond

Israeli company Eco Wave Power has launched its wave-powered energy system at the Port of Los Angeles, the first onshore wave energy station in the United States.
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Israel Signs Historic $35B Gas Export Agreement with Egypt

NewMed Energy and its Leviathan partners have signed Israel’s largest-ever export deal, agreeing to supply 130 billion cubic meters (BCM) of natural gas to Egypt by 2040.
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Israel emerges as a global hub for smart mobility innovation

As detailed in the latest report by the Israel Vehicle Importers Association, Israel has emerged as a global leader in smart mobility innovation. With more than 724 active mobility startups, the country ranks fourth globally—behind the US, China, and the UK. The index covers startups working on vehicle technologies, charging infrastructure, mobility software, autonomous driving, and more. The report underscores Israel’s status as a premier destination for developing cutting-edge digital mobility solutions. Read the full report on Israel Vehicle Importers Association
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