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    Germany signs nearly €4 billion deal for Israel’s Arrow 3 missile defense system

    Biggest-ever Israeli defense sale expected to be finalized next month, but signing Thursday kicks off manufacturing of batteries set to form top layer of European Sky Shield plan

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    Nine Israeli startups secure $142 million in funding from EU Horizon program

    Israel ranks third in Europe in terms of the number of startups to win funding from the European Innovation Council’s accelerator program, following Germany and France

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    Max Planck Society opens office in Jerusalem

    The Max Planck Society’s new office in Jerusalem began its operations with Hila Elroy as the head of office as of 1 September 2024. Elroy, who has worked closely with Ron Robin, the former President of the University of...

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    Germany’s improvement in AI startup rankings

    The rise in startups across Europe has been a steady yet sturdy inclining trend, yet Germany seems to be gaining ground in the sector, showing huge improvements in a new ranking for the best hotspots for AI startups.

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    Israeli tech M&A deals reach new peak - report

    According to Vintage Investment Partners, M&A deals reached a new record of this year of $10.5 billion, 22% higher than the previous peak in 2021.

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    Israeli Tech Funding Reaches $9.3B in First Half of 2025, Highest in Three Years

    Despite regional instability and fewer deals, investor confidence rises with larger rounds and strong early-stage recovery.

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    Tel Aviv ranks No. 4 in global startup ecosystems, one spot higher than last year

    According to the 2025 Global Startup Ecosystem Report by Startup Genome, presented at VivaTech in Paris on June 12, Tel Aviv has risen to fourth place worldwide.

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    Mapping Israeli Quantum Computing: $650 Million Raised Amid Global Competition

    A new report by Earth & Beyond Ventures in collaboration with Deloitte Catalyst maps Israel’s growing quantum computing ecosystem.

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    Israel and US to forge $200m tech hub for AI and quantum science

    Israel and the United States are set to establish a joint science and technology center focused on artificial intelligence and quantum science, with a total investment of $200 million.

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    Mapping Israel’s $20B GenAI boom: 342 startups and counting

    A new report by Remagine Ventures shows that Israel’s generative AI ecosystem continues to grow rapidly, with 342 active startups, up from just 144 a year ago.

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    Major German–Israeli AI exit: NICE acquires Düsseldorf’s Cognigy for approx. $955M

    In a landmark cross-border deal, Israel’s NICE is acquiring the German conversational AI firm Cognigy, based in Düsseldorf, for approximately $955 million.

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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...

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