Funds to be distributed to colleges and universities over 5 years to encourage students' creativity, innovative thinking and collaboration

Sum brings total funds raised by Israeli tech firms in the first half of the year to an all-time high, IVC- Zag-S&W report shows

As security forces increasingly see employee diversity as a driver of innovation, a new program offers ultra-Orthodox yeshiva students the training needed to serve as agents

Appointment comes on the heels of Israel Discount Bank appointing Uri Levin as its new chief

NIS 6m claim alleges Moshe Hogeg and associates misled investors about Mobli app’s financial strength and about celebrities who’d put money in it; Hogeg: Accusations without merit

Levin will replace Lilach Asher-Topilsky, who said in June she plans to step down; Levin joined bank in 2014, is currently serving as CEO of the lender's New York subsidiary

Spokesperson for the social media giant in Israel confirms attendance at launch of Playground, which will be used for activities and events by startups, artists, businesses

After 12 years at helm and $3.2 billion sale of company to PepsiCo, leader will hand over reins to his deputy, Eyal Shohat, on August 1

Initiative is sweetened with NIS 500 million worth of incentives to draw local and foreign firms to bid for frequencies, Communications Ministry says

Some 600 million Indians face high to extreme water stress and in the future this crisis is only going to get worse, as water demand is projected to be twice the supply