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RECENT NEWS.
Israeli Tech Forges New Frontiers at Florida ‘Pitch Day’
FIBA’s newest initiative, its cyber program, aims to further cement the collaborative ties between Florida and Israel in the realm of cybersecurity.
Florida Welcomes Israeli Technology Companies for Pitch Day at the Capital
Today’s event was an opportunity to strengthen the bond that Florida and Israel share by linking groundbreaking tools with the state that’s on the forefront of cybersecurity resilience…
January 2024 in Israeli tech funding: $473 million in 17 deals
Over $473 million were raised by Israeli startups across 17 deals during the first month of the year.
Israel’s StemRad inks $4.5m contract to shield US troops from gamma radiation
As part of the contract, the Israeli-American company will provide 630 of its protective 360 Gamma belts to soldiers and airmen tasked with responding in cases of domestic radiological incidents, such as dirty bombs, terrorist or military attacks, or accidents that can include a nuclear reactor meltdown.
Results of deep-space test of StemRad vest ‘exceeded expectations’
Based on data collected during the radiation experiment on the manikins, “we have found that, if an astronaut crew inside the Orion spacecraft were exposed to a major solar storm…
The Epicenter for Israeli-Based Start-Ups
At the heart of this flourishing relationship is the Florida-Israel Business Accelerator (FIBA), which has been instrumental in bridging the gap between Israeli innovation and the opportunities within Florida’s diverse economy.
FIBA Receives Another Grant From Hillsborough County
Hillsborough County Commissioners are expected to renew a grant program targeting technology companies in Israel that want to open U-S operations.
Building Bridges in Uncertainty
The most profound support Florida can extend to Israeli companies is to not only become an active customer but also consider investment opportunities. Israeli businesses, brimming with innovation, are poised and ready for commerce.
Tampa’s tech scene connection to Israel unaffected by Israel-Hamas war, businesses owners say
Some business owners with connections to both areas say the Israel-Hamas war isn’t hampering the Tampa Bay area’s business, but that may change as the war escalates. Companies with a larger presence in Israel have experienced some setbacks since the outbreak of war in October.” (Tampa Bay Business Journal).