Canadian Jeff Hart links up with philanthropists, Jewish organizations, to give award to non-profits: 'If anyone can make miracles happen, it’s the State of Israel'

Venture capital investments in the sector surged 260% over last year; growth linked to demand for online payments, corporate innovation during pandemic

Nonprofit says Hasson, a former innovation policy chief, will use experience to steer Israel in maturing ecosystem; in H1, Israeli startups' funding surged 152% vs 112% globally

Funding rounds are higher on average for all stages, January-June 8, with 30 investment rounds of over $100 million held, vs 21 for full year 2020

Sharp rise is due to increase in later-stage funding rounds and is indication that ecosystem is maturing, Start-Up Nation Central study says

Start-Up Nation Central and Jerusalem partners showcase entrepreneurs and social initiatives in the city, home to 350 startups

New report shows number of high-tech employees grew by 0.6% with 13,000 open positions; progress of women, Arabs and ultra-Orthodox in sector has 'slowed'

New economic research and policy body, to be launched by nonprofit Start-Up Nation Central founded by Singer, aims to be basis for policies for further growth of tech sector

Israeli firms increasingly looking abroad to fill gaps, but should turn to junior workers and minorities, says annual survey by Start-Up Nation Central and Innovation Authority

Governor Gretchen Whitmer, visiting Israel, signs agreement with Start Up-Nation Central nonprofit to pinpoint tech that can boost residents' quality of life