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Track the momentum. Explore a curated list of media coverage, press releases, and announcements, including articles on successful company acquisitions, major investment rounds, and the grand opening of new Florida headquarters of Israeli companies. See how our strategic partnerships and events are generating headlines and actively shaping the future of technology and commerce in the Sunshine State.

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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).

Como Announces Nationwide Partnership with Rush Bowls

Rush Bowls is constantly striving to bring our customers the best experience possible, from introducing new menu items to refreshing perks for our loyal fans.

We have witnessed Hamas’ medieval carnage

This clearly was not a fight for freedom or independence as some would falsely and ridiculously claim. Now it is clearer than ever, this is not a political nor a territorial dispute. This is a fight between the ultimate evil and good.

The Florida-Israel connection: How the state cultivates its Jewish ties

When a terrorist attack by Hamas rocked Israel on Oct. 7, Florida leaders unequivocally threw their support behind the country, which Gov. Ron DeSantis called “one of our greatest allies.”

Israel business owners with ties to Tampa react to war between Israel and Hamas

“One of our employees was kidnapped, and his daughter was murdered in front of his eyes,” said Nadav Solomon, president of Tabit.