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Medasense develops innovative pain monitoring devices that quantify patient response to optimize care and prevent overmedication. Its flagship product, the PMD-200 with NOL® index, uses artificial intelligence and non-invasive sensors to monitor pain objectively in operating rooms and critical care settings. Medasense's solutions are distributed globally, with clinical studies demonstrating improved patient safety and outcomes.

SpotItEarly is a company focused on developing innovative cancer detection technology aimed at identifying cancer in its early stages to enhance patient outcomes. It utilizes scent-based bio-detectors in conjunction with a proprietary artificial intelligence platform to create a multi-cancer early detection screening test. By integrating these advanced technologies, SpotItEarly provides healthcare professionals with effective tools for administering timely cancer tests, ultimately striving to save lives through early diagnosis.

Qedma is a software development company focused on quantum computing, developing quantum software and algorithms to address complex problems and enable practical use of quantum computers. The company builds tools and software that support leading quantum computer providers, helping them offer detailed solutions to their customers.

Lumotive develops programmable optical semiconductors and solid-state lidar systems that use light-control metasurfaces to enable compact, software-defined beam steering for sensing and perception across autonomous vehicles, robotics, mobile devices, and industrial automation. Its silicon-based beam steering chips are designed to reduce lidar size, cost, and complexity while delivering improved performance and reliability for 3D sensing and AI computing. Founded in 2017, Lumotive is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington.

Blink Device Company is a medical device company that designs and manufactures devices and electronics for the medical industry.

TriEye Ltd., established in 2017 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, specializes in developing Short Wave Infrared (SWIR) sensing solutions for autonomous vehicles. The company's core business involves creating CMOS-based SWIR sensors that enable clear imaging and accurate depth perception in challenging driving conditions such as darkness, rain, fog, and dust. TriEye's proprietary technology significantly reduces costs compared to existing industry rates while delivering reliable image data, thereby enhancing vehicle safety and autonomy.

Amazon Web Services provides cloud computing infrastructure and platform services to businesses and public sector customers. It offers compute, storage, databases, analytics, networking, content delivery, deployment and management tools, application services, and development platforms, along with AI and machine learning, mobile services, and a software marketplace. It serves government, education, and nonprofit sectors worldwide and supports startups, enterprises, partners, and developers with a broad portfolio that includes big data, high performance computing, gaming, digital media, backup and archive, and AWS management tools. Founded in 2006 and based in Seattle, AWS operates data centers across the United States, Europe, Asia Pacific, Brazil, and other regions as a subsidiary of Amazon.

Penn Medicine is a healthcare institution where dedicated professionals work tirelessly to make breakthroughs, heal hearts, deliver hopeful news, and provide comfort and reassurance to patients. Physicians, scientists, nurses, technicians, and social workers at Penn Medicine strive to unlock medical science that can offer the gift of more time and positively impact human lives. Their collective efforts focus on advancing healthcare and changing the course of patient care through innovative research and compassionate medical services.

Founded in 1995 by Allen Hager, Right at Home is a leading provider of home care services for seniors. Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, the company offers a range of services including hospice care, skilled nursing, physical assistance, respite care, and dementia care, catering to diverse needs of elderly individuals.

RespirAI Medical develops a wearable device for monitoring and managing chronic respiratory diseases. The device uses artificial intelligence to analyze deviations from patients' clinical baselines, enabling early detection of disease exacerbations and improving patient outcomes.

NitroFix develops emission-free ammonia generation technology. Its innovative electrochemical process, aided by a novel catalyst, produces ammonia with zero carbon emissions.

BlueQubit specializes in quantum computing technologies. It develops software and algorithms designed to run on quantum computers, aiming to optimize processes and solve complex problems across industries such as finance, pharmaceuticals, logistics, and materials science.

Quantum Art is a developer of full-stack quantum computing system technology. Its technology aims to develop first ion trap quantum computer based on cutting-edge research from the Weizmann Institute of Science and to realize the potential of quantum computing. The company was founded in 2022 and is headquartered in Ness Tziona, Israel.

AES Embedded Solutions is committed to lowering the complexity associated with creating and deploying IoT applications in order to assist businesses in successfully connecting physical assets to the digital world.

LICAP Technologies specializes in engineering and manufacturing activated dry electrode technology for ultracapacitor cells and modules. Their proprietary process enables efficient, sustainable production of electrodes for various energy storage devices like lithium-ion batteries and capacitors, catering to automotive, grid, and industrial customers with high-performance products that meet specific application requirements.

Groundwork BioAg develops, manufactures, and commercializes mycorrhizal inoculants for mainstream agriculture. Its products enhance crop yields, improve soil health, reduce fertilizer use, and enable farmers to earn verifiable carbon credits.

Trigo Solar is a developing agri-voltaic solutions for rainfed crops like wheat, maize, soy beans, and peanuts.

AIR is a leading aerospace OEM producing advanced eVTOL aircraft for uncrewed cargo logistics, as well as a two-seater for piloted flight currently in advanced stages of FAA certification. With payloads over 250 kg, one-hour endurance, and proven operational readiness, AIR is one of the first companies to deliver aircraft and generate revenues in the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industry. Through real-world flight operations, industrial partnerships, and global regulatory collaboration, AIR is redefining the aviation paradigm with a proprietary approach to what an aircraft can be. By harnessing the promise of electric aviation, patented innovations in hardware and software, and proven manufacturing practices from the automotive industry, AIR has built and delivered an aircraft that is fundamentally different: in design, engineering, production, cost, operation, and maintenance. AIR is shaping the future of flight today. For more information check out: https://www.airev.aero/

PowerPlug specializes in PC power management software solutions designed to help organizations monitor, control, and reduce their PC energy consumption, achieving potential savings of up to 60% on network energy costs. Its flagship product, PowerPlug Pro, enables organizations to decrease power usage and carbon emissions while maintaining end-user productivity and IT manageability. The company's offerings include the patented Wakeup Portal, which allows for 24/7 remote access to computers, regardless of their power state, without compromising network security. PowerPlug's services are tailored to define specific conditions for computers to enter power-saving modes and provide options for scheduled wake-ups, enhancing overall network data security against external threats and internal misuse.

BIRAD is a research and development company that specializes in technology innovations, venture creation, and asset management services.

Boson Energy specializes in innovative waste-to-energy solutions. It converts a broad range of mixed and hazardous waste, along with biomass, into usable energy for local consumption. Its zero-waste technology also produces valuable materials instead of toxic ash, promoting sustainability and reducing the need for further waste treatment.

CarbonBlue is a company focused on carbon dioxide removal through an innovative ocean-capture method. Founded by Iddo Tsur and Dan Deviri, it aims to enhance the ocean's capacity to combat climate change. The company employs a proprietary process that utilizes calcium present in the ocean to mineralize, separate, and extract dissolved carbon dioxide from seawater. This technology not only helps clients offset their carbon emissions but also enables them to earn carbon credits while preserving the ocean's natural chemical balance.

SolOr is a supplier of techniques for creating integrated photovoltaic systems and paint based on nanomaterials. They offer photovoltaic technology, building-integrated photovoltaics technology, and quantum dots.

Salvador Technologies specializes in developing system solutions for recovering computers from cyber attacks. Their products include cyber recovery stations, USB devices for organization-wide recovery, workstation-specific instant recovery tools, and pre-configured servers. The company leverages over a decade of experience from its founders in Israel's National Cyber Unit and elite intelligence corps to provide robust cybersecurity solutions.

Ocean Genomics empowers discovery and development in biopharma and academia through its advanced computing platforms for gene expression analysis, biomarker and target discovery. It maintains vast, fast-growing gene expression databases.

Founded in 2018, The Better Meat Co. is a B2B company specializing in plant protein formulas for foodservice providers and meat processors. It offers Damona (beef), Albina (pork), and Thunderbird (chicken) enhancers to blend into ground meats, improving taste, health, and sustainability.

Oshi specializes in developing and producing plant-based fish fillets using advanced technology. Their mission is to create delicious, nutritious, and sustainable alternatives to traditional fish products.

Agado is an interactive video platform based in Tel Aviv, Israel, founded in 2021. It specializes in providing an AI-driven solution for live remote rehabilitation, allowing effective sessions with numerous participants. The platform utilizes artificial intelligence to detect incorrect movements during training, automatically offering corrections and notifying trainers of participants who require personalized assistance. Agado's features include two-way video communication and customizable video settings, catering specifically to neurological rehabilitation. By optimizing video quality and incorporating advanced fitness tracking, Agado aims to enhance the efficiency of rehabilitation sessions while saving time and resources for its users.

Hellbender specializes in developing and manufacturing advanced camera systems powered by artificial intelligence. Their products cater to diverse industrial and commercial needs, offering robotics, AI, sensor design, and product development services. Hellbender enables businesses to manage end-to-end development projects from initial concept to full-scale manufacturing.

Ultraflex Power Technologies in a manufacturer of induction heating and induction melting systems

Castor Technologies, established in 2017 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, specializes in developing 3D printing software. This software connects manufacturers with 3D printing capabilities, aiding them in evaluating how to integrate industrial 3D printing into their production processes. By offering a detailed technical and cost-saving analysis for an entire bill of materials, Castor empowers designers, new product introduction managers, and production engineers to make informed decisions when producing machine parts.

iTolerance is a biotechnology company founded in 2020 and headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, focused on regenerative medicine without immunosuppression. The company pursues data-driven, patient-centric approaches to developing regenerative therapies, including strategies for type 1 diabetes, and leverages a proprietary approach to create a synthetic form of a naturally occurring protein that enables co-administration with implanted cells or organoids to induce local immune tolerance, thereby reducing or eliminating the need for lifelong immunosuppression and enabling clinicians to treat patients more effectively.

EyeControl is a medical technology company specializing in innovative communication solutions for healthcare. It develops devices that enable patients, particularly those with limited mobility or speech impairments, to communicate using eye movements. The company's flagship product is an intensive care unit communication device featuring an infrared camera and a connected computer that translates blinks and eye movements into commands.

New Phase is a nanomedical technology company focused on developing innovative treatments for metastatic solid tumors. The firm specializes in therapeutic solutions utilizing super-paramagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles, which target malignant cells by delivering thermal energy. This approach employs magnetic hyperthermia to induce cancer cell death at controlled temperatures, allowing for precise and effective treatment options for metastatic cancers. With expertise in magnetic fluid hyperthermia, New Phase aims to advance cancer therapy through its cutting-edge nanotechnology, contributing to improved patient outcomes in oncology.

Kadimastem Ltd is a biopharmaceutical company based in Ness Ziona, Israel, focused on developing regenerative medicine therapies utilizing cell technologies derived from human embryonic stem cells. The company targets neurodegenerative diseases and diabetes through its innovative programs, which include AstroRx, a clinical-grade therapy aimed at treating amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and encapsulated islet-like clusters designed to address diabetes. Kadimastem employs proprietary techniques to differentiate stem cells into various cell types, such as insulin-secreting beta cells and neural cells, including astrocytes and oligodendrocytes. These differentiated cells are intended for implantation in patients to potentially alter the progression of diseases. Additionally, the company collaborates with pharmaceutical partners to utilize its stem cell-derived platforms for high-throughput screening of drug compounds, facilitating the identification of safe and effective therapeutic agents. Founded in 2009, Kadimastem is dedicated to advancing regenerative therapies and improving patient outcomes in the fields of neurodegeneration and metabolic disorders.

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, located in Boston, Massachusetts, is a prominent academic medical center and a major teaching hospital affiliated with Harvard Medical School. The facility provides a wide range of adult healthcare services, including specialized care in cancer, cardiology, gastrointestinal disorders, and spine treatment. In addition to its clinical services, the center is engaged in extensive biomedical research, focusing on areas such as vascular and transplantation research, cancer signal transduction, and molecular imaging. Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center also plays a vital role in medical education by offering training for medical students, interns, residents, and other healthcare professionals. Incorporated in 1915 and formerly known as The Beth Israel Hospital Association, the center has evolved through various mergers, becoming a subsidiary of Lahey Health System in 2019. With nearly three-quarters of a million patient visits annually, it is recognized for its commitment to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, and community service.

AES Embedded Solutions is committed to lowering the complexity associated with creating and deploying IoT applications in order to assist businesses in successfully connecting physical assets to the digital world.

Guinn Partners engages with visionary brands in the drones, technology, and outdoor sporting goods spaces with best in class marketing.

Setco is a manufacturing company that produces precision spindles, milling heads, slides, precision machining and patented products.

Cielo specializes in the research, development, manufacturing and integration of laser technologies and navigation and control inertial sensors. With over 40 patents, world class facilities and a decade of experience in development and manufacturing of electro and fiber optical systems, Al Cielo brings measurable advantages to Fiber Optic Gyroscopes (FOG), Inertial Measurement Units (IMU) and Inertial Navigation Systems (INS). Al Cielo is the prime local supplier in Israel for closed loop FOGs sensors technology engaged in a wide variety of navigation and control applications.

Apeiro Motion offers indoor and outdoor robotic navigation systems.

Founded in 2019, Kidas Inc. specializes in developing software solutions for children's online safety. Its flagship product, Kidas, monitors children's digital activities across gaming consoles and devices, alerting parents to potentially harmful interactions.

BeeHero develops a beehive technology platform that aims to increase crop yields by enhancing pollination. The platform combines artificial intelligence, machine learning, and in-hive sensors to collect data and optimize pollination during peak cycles, helping farmers protect hives from colony collapse and maximize pollination efficiency for growers worldwide. Founded in 2017, the company operates from Tel Aviv and Silicon Valley and focuses on providing data-driven insights and automation to support pollination across agricultural environments.

AIO is an AI based financial services platform that is designed to allow commercial lending teams review and underwrite more deals. The platform extracts data from dozens of financial documents and enrich it with API data. It classifies and cross-checks the data to turn it into actionable information. The AI understands what data is missing or became outdated according to workflows, and optimize processes without human intervention.

Founded in 2017 through the merger of Misys and D+H, Finastra is a global leader in financial services software. It offers a wide range of solutions for retail banking, transaction banking, lending, treasury, capital markets, investment management, and enterprise risk domains. With a customer base comprising 48 of the world's top 50 banks, Finastra empowers clients to accelerate growth, optimize costs, mitigate risks, and adapt to evolving customer needs.

Serenus.AI specializes in developing advanced Generative AI technologies that enhance medical decision-making at critical junctures in patient care. Its flagship product is a clinically objective, automated system designed to improve referrals and prioritize patients' waiting lists before procedures and treatments. The company aims to advance healthcare quality and equality while saving valuable resources and boosting satisfaction across stakeholders.

AgroScout Ltd. is an Israeli company established in 2017 that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-based platform aimed at enhancing sustainable farming practices. The company's technology provides precision agriculture solutions by utilizing advanced analytics and high-resolution aerial imagery to assess crop health and monitor for pests and diseases. AgroScout's platform supports farmers by offering insights on crop emergence, stand counts, canopy coverage, and biomass throughout the growing season. This continuous monitoring allows for early detection of infestations, enabling more effective curative treatments and reducing pesticide use. By delivering actionable insights into crop management and regional outbreak predictions, AgroScout aims to improve crop yields and profitability while fostering a more sustainable food production supply chain.

OncoHost is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Binyamina, Israel, focused on developing personalized strategies to enhance the efficacy of cancer therapies. Founded in 2017, the company leverages proprietary proteomic analysis to gain insights into individual patient responses to treatment, addressing the significant challenge of therapy resistance in oncology. By analyzing proteomic changes in blood samples, OncoHost's platform facilitates the early identification of patients likely to be non-responsive to cancer treatments and aids in discovering new drug targets. This innovative approach combines bioinformatics, systems biology, and machine learning to provide healthcare institutions with critical information regarding predicted clinical benefits from therapies, ultimately enabling the development of tailored treatment strategies that aim to improve patient outcomes and minimize side effects. Through extensive clinical programs in collaboration with leading academic and clinical partners, OncoHost positions itself at the forefront of precision cancer medicine.

3AM Innovations develops emergency response software, including a mobile command platform called Florian that provides incident pre-planning, on-scene awareness of personnel and tactics, and comprehensive records for after-action review and training, all on a single adaptive screen. It also offers a firefighter tracking system that locates and tracks responders inside buildings in real time to enhance situational awareness and safety for first responders.

Setpoint.ai, formerly known as Zero Energy Solutions Ltd, is an Israeli company established in 2015 and located in Bnei Brak. The company specializes in developing a climate intelligence platform that leverages Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to provide smart and scalable energy solutions. Setpoint.ai offers autonomous room energy optimizers that can be easily installed, connecting energy consumers to a comprehensive Energy Intelligence platform. Their system comprises smart controllers and sensors that wirelessly communicate with a cloud-based software, utilizing big data analysis and advanced algorithms to automatically optimize energy consumption while ensuring user comfort.

TripleW is a company that specializes in upcycling food waste into lactic acid, a critical component for producing PLA bioplastics. By utilizing organic waste as feedstock, TripleW's innovative bioprocess technology allows for the conversion of waste materials into valuable building blocks for bioplastic production. This process not only reduces production costs for clients but also contributes to environmental sustainability by decreasing reliance on traditional food crops for lactic acid. As the demand for lactic acid is projected to grow significantly in the coming years, TripleW's approach aims to decarbonize waste on a large scale by recycling PLA food and beverage packaging waste back into the production cycle.

Shamaym Improve Ltd is a company focused on enhancing organizational learning through its artificial intelligence-based platform. This platform is designed to facilitate rapid feedback and knowledge sharing among teams, drawing inspiration from the debriefing techniques utilized by the Israeli Air Force. By promoting regular debriefings, Shamaym enables teams to communicate effectively, collaborate seamlessly, and learn continuously, driving faster and more informed decision-making. The company's innovative approach leverages advanced AI and machine learning technologies to streamline lesson extraction and improve briefing processes, ultimately fostering a culture of continuous improvement in collaborative work environments.

Jarvik Heart, Inc. is a private company based in Manhattan that specializes in the development and manufacture of miniaturized heart assist devices aimed at treating severe congestive heart failure. Founded in 1988, the company offers advanced products such as the FlowMaker, a silent titanium axial-flow blood pump designed to enhance the condition of heart failure patients who are either awaiting heart transplants or have opted for the device as a long-term solution. The company was formerly known as Jarvik Research, Inc. until it rebranded in 1997. Robert Jarvik, MD, notable for inventing the Jarvik 7 and Jarvik 2000 mechanical hearts, serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, while Marilyn vos Savant, a well-known columnist, holds the position of Chief Financial Officer.

Founded in 2008 and based in Petach Tikva, Israel, Leviticus Cardio develops wireless power transfer systems for ventricular assist devices (VADs), aiming to improve the lives of heart failure patients. Its flagship product is a fully implanted ventricular assist device (FIVAD) system that eliminates the need for external power packs and drive lines, reducing infection risks.

Founded in 2018, Brightmerge develops a SaaS platform that optimizes renewable energy microgrids using AI-based tools. It serves microgrid developers, financiers, and operators by providing accurate performance prediction software for designing and operating complex energy networks.

Founded in 2009, Primus Power designs and manufactures electrical energy storage systems. Its core product is EnergyPod, a flow battery system offering scalable capacity from 25kW to 25MW for stationary grid-scale applications. With a lifespan of up to 20 years, these safe and low-maintenance zinc-bromine batteries serve commercial, industrial, data center, microgrid, and utility customers worldwide.

Founded in 2018, Brightmerge develops a SaaS platform that optimizes renewable energy microgrids using AI-based tools. It serves microgrid developers, financiers, and operators by providing accurate performance prediction software for designing and operating complex energy networks.

Nostromo Energy develops automated water-based thermal energy storage systems that integrate with the electric grid to reduce peak electricity demand in large commercial buildings. The technology stores energy for air conditioning, enabling demand-side management and grid efficiency, and supports operators in reducing energy costs while accommodating growing needs from data centers, electrification, and manufacturing.

SoftWheel is a technology company based in Tel Aviv, Israel, that specializes in developing advanced in-wheel suspension systems. Founded in 2011, the company focuses on enhancing personal mobility by creating innovative suspension solutions for wheelchairs, bicycles, and automobiles. SoftWheel's products include suspension arms and wheel rims, which are designed to absorb shocks and vibrations while providing rigidity and stability. The company operates through a network of resellers both domestically in Israel and internationally. It has established strategic partnerships with leading global companies such as NSK and Linamar to drive sustainable transportation and improve people’s lives through innovative technology.

SayVU develops emergency software that enables real‑time monitoring and rapid response for individuals and organizations. Its platform combines cellular and internet connectivity with indoor positioning to locate users within buildings to the room and floor level. The system automatically reports incidents, sends alerts, and supports mass notifications to all users or specific zones during events such as earthquakes or dam failures. It offers a SaaS solution, native mobile apps, APIs, and dispatch tools that integrate with first‑responder networks and municipal systems. By providing instant situational awareness and coordinated communication, SayVU helps companies, municipalities, and other entities protect employees and citizens in remote or distributed environments.

SP Nano Ltd. is a nanotechnology company based in Yavne, Israel, founded in 2007, that specializes in developing advanced materials for various industries. The company focuses on enhancing textiles and composite materials by utilizing a proprietary protein technology that integrates carbon nanotubes into a range of fabrics, including carbon fiber, aramid, and glass fiber composites. Its flagship product, SP1, serves as a nano-reinforcement agent designed to improve the strength and sustainability of components used in aerospace, automotive, and energy applications. By addressing the weaknesses in traditional composite materials, SP Nano enables the production of lighter, stronger, and more cost-effective parts, contributing to the growing composites market.

Princeton Power Systems, Inc. is a New Jersey-based manufacturer specializing in advanced power conversion products and alternative energy systems. Established in 2001, the company designs and produces a range of technologies for energy management, micro-grid operations, and electric vehicle charging. Its product offerings include demand response inverters, grid-tied inverters, energy storage systems, and variable speed drives, all of which are UL and CE certified. Princeton Power Systems also provides comprehensive engineering and system design services, along with certified testing lab services. The company's solutions are utilized in various applications, including solar energy integration, microgrid development, and renewable energy support, demonstrating significant fuel consumption reductions in generator-integrated systems. With a commitment to manufacturing in the USA, its products are deployed across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Caribbean, with plans for expansion into Africa.

EnStorage, Inc. is a company focused on developing and commercializing energy storage systems utilizing hydrogen bromine flow battery technology. Founded in 2008 and based in Yavne, Israel, EnStorage aims to provide low-cost regenerative fuel-cell energy storage solutions that enhance the efficiency and affordability of energy applications. Its systems are designed for various uses, including power grid load leveling and integration with solar and wind power generation plants. By leveraging proprietary technology, EnStorage offers energy storage systems that are smaller, more efficient, and less expensive than conventional options in the market, catering to the needs of utilities, independent power providers, and large industrial energy users.