More Than a Hundred Developments Inventions and Israeli Successes

1. Start-Up Nation: More than 100 developments, inventions, and Israeli successes By Galit Zamler, the developer of Entrepreneurship for Kids Program https://www.tomorrowsuccess.com/

2. This presentation was prepared on the occasion of the Global Entrepreneurship Week. Over 100 developments, inventions and Israeli successes were gathered here. The Entrepreneurship for Kids Program has encouraged Israeli schools to take part in this week and expose their students to entrepreneurs from various disciplines. Entrepreneurship education, science, and technology are based on encouraging curiosity, questioning, investigation, development and realization of ideas, the desire to change, to influence and make your mark in the world. The idea of making this presentation came by virtue of the framework of Entrepreneurship for Kids Program, which exposes students to a wide range of stories and examples of entrepreneurs, complex starts which have become a success, dealing with challenges and more, which are a model of inspiration for students in the learning process.

3. Cherry tomatoes Improving the quality of tomatoes and creating new varieties - joint development of scientists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Ben-Gurion University in Be'er -Sheva. Extending the shelf life of tomatoes and developing different varieties of tomatoes such as cherry tomatoes which are popular around the world.

4. The ability to grow citrus in desert conditions In Israel, the deterioration land in the Sharon area is suitable for growing citrus, but the orchards in Israel are from the North to the South. The ability to grow citrus in desert conditions is due to the development of the Gilat Research Center, they managed to find new rootstocks (the lower part of the tree is used as a root) suitable for growing in the desert.

5. : Pharm updates Azilect A drug indicated for the treatment of Parkinson disease and to improve the quality life of parkinson’s patient around the world. It slows down the rate of death of nerve cells and the progression of the disease. The drug was developed in Teva company led by Dr. Ruth Levy, based on a research of Prof. Moussa Youdim and Dr. John Finberg from the Technion.

6. Find my fills Exelon A drug developed at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, which inhibits the deterioration in cognitive function and behavior in patients with Alzheimer's and Parkinson and improve their situation. The drug is currently sold almost all over the world by Novartis.

7. Doxil Doxil Doxil is a prescription medicine used to treat ovarian cancer and treat breast cancer. The drug has become the world standard for handling such cases. Its advantage is in its few side effects and improving the quality of life of patients. This is the first nano-drug developed in the world. The development was done at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem.

8. Mobileye An advanced driver assistance system for the prevention of accident (collision prevention). A technological system that includes cameras and sensors installed in vehicles and warn of disasters and hazards on the road, and thus help to prevent accidents. The system is developed by the Israeli company Mobileye is installed in vehicles of the world's leading companies. The system will serve the autonomous vehicle industry. Intel has recently acquired Mobileye.

9. Youtube Renaissance robot A robotic guidance system help improve the accurate surgeries in the spine and brain. The robot is used in many hospitals around the world and thousands of patients were operated on with it. The system was developed at the Technion and is owned by Mazor Robotics.

10. Rebif (interferon Beta - a 1) Rebil is a drug used to treat multiple sclerosis in patients in the early stage. Sold in over two billion dollars a year and is considered one of the most advanced drugs for the treatment of multiple sclerosis. The drug was developed at the Weizmann Institute of Science, in a research led by Prof. Michel Ravel and is owned by German Merck Serono.

11. pc.co.il Intel core processors The 7th and new generation of Intel core processors was developed in Israel. It is designed to respond to the digital world that has a high-speed connection to the Internet, and which requires mobility, easy and convenient operation interface like the smartphones. It should be noted also that the 8088 processor was developed at Intel Israel at the end of the seventies, which was considered a breakthrough in speed, and the Pentium MMX processors, Centrino, and Sandy Bridge which were all developed in Israel.

12. Iron Dome In light of the constant threat of firing rockets and missiles at Israel, Rafael developed the Iron Dome system to defend against artillery shells and short-range rockets. The system proved impressive achievements in intercepting rockets and protecting the citizens of Israel.

13. Wikipedia Copaxone The first Isreal original FDA approved drug. The drug was developed by Prof. Michael Sela, Prof. Ruth Arnon and Dr. Dvora Teitelbaum of the Weizmann Institute’s Immunology Department. The Copaxone is sold by Teva Pharmaceuticals Ltd, and is most commonly used drug in the treatment of patients with multiple sclerosis, significantly reduces the frequency of the disease attacks, thereby improving the quality of life of many patients.

14. The future of things Pill Cam A pill-size camera, developed by an Israel company for diagnosing disease of the intestine. The patient swallows the pill, and it goes through the stomach into the small intestine and the large intestine for about 8 hours. At the end, the pill camera is excreted from the body through the digestive system.

15. Drip irrigation A technology of the Israeli Netafim company for optimizing the drip irrigation process, which increases the ability of absorption of water and fertilizer directly to the roots of plants. This technology saves water, soil, and fertilizer and improves the amount of agricultural crops. The company has over 4,000 employees worldwide.

16. Disk on Key A tiny device developed by the M-systems company to store digital data. It uses a memory (Flash) data storage and USB interface to transfer them to and from the computer. Billions of units of Disk on Key were manufactured and sold worldwide.

17. Betterment of herbs The durability of the fresh herbs and the possibility of raising them during the whole year was developed by the Volcano Institute in Israel. This development is considered groundbreaking and changed the consumer habits of fresh spices in the world. Today we can consume year-round, fresh durable various types of spices, such as parsley, oregano, and rosemary.

18. By millennium - Velcade Velcade (Bortezomib) A drug used for the treatment of multiple myeloma (cancer of the plasma cell) and cancer of the lymph nodes. Hundreds of thousands of patients have been treated with it. When the drug came out to the market, it was considered an innovative and based on the mechanism discovered by the Israelis Aaron Ciechanover and Avram Hershko, who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry discoveries. The company was acquired by the American company, Takeda.

19. FireWall FireWall-1 - the first product of Check Point Software Technologies. It designed for information and computer network security. It was developed based on technology called Stateful inspection, which can detect penetration attempts. Since the development of this product, Check Point has become a global leader in information security.

20. ReWalk A system of the Israeli ReWalk company whose development was conceived by Dr. Amit Gopher as a result of an accident he had. ReWalk is a wearable robotic exoskeleton that enables individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) to stand and walk independently. ReWalk's exoskeleton received FDA approval, and the rehabilitation Department of the US Army announced that it would buy these systems for its needs.

21. Intelligent automated systems Automated systems to negotiate with people and with other computerized agents. Development of Prof. Sarit Kraus from Bar Ilan University. The systems are used for training people to conduct negotiations and for hiring, for increased security at airports, improving the interaction between man and car, improving customer service in various fields, gathering information about different cultures and more.

22. ICQ Software for an instant messaging that was developed by the Israeli company Mirabilis. It is the world's first software service provided by locating and connecting different people who use the Internet and for instant messaging between them. At the height of its success, over 100 million people worldwide have used the software.

23. Waze Social navigation software, that allows drivers all over the world to build maps of roads and use that knowledge in real-time road. Services included continuously updated maps, alerts on traffic and accidents, and information that offer users the fastest way to get to their destination. The company was acquired by Google.

24. Wikipedia Amniocentesis Acupuncture amniotic fluid test is done during pregnancy and helps identify fetal genetic defects such as Down syndrome. The test has become acceptable in cases where there is a concern to a genetic defect. Prof. Leo Sachs from Weizmann Institute of Science was the first to use cells from the amniotic fluid surrounding the human fetus for diagnostic purposes.

25. Merkava Tank Merkava is a series of Israeli battle tanks, which is the backbone of the Israeli Armored Corps. Production of tanks has improved over time in accordance with the lessons learned and now Merkava Mark 4 is considered one of the best tanks in the world. The guiding principle of the production of the series is the durability and survivability.

26. Uzi submachine gun The Uzi was designed by Major Uziel Gal at the Israel Military Industries. It enables fully automatic fire and has been defined as a small and compact weapon, reliable, easy to operate and easy to maintain. Thanks to the aura of heroism he acquired in the IDF and its reputation as a reliable and durable weapon, the Uzi has been marketed to tens of army and police units around the world.

27. Israel catalog Quicktionary Translator scanner pen also called SuperPen. Portable electronic translator in a pen-shaped that enables scanning printed text or type in text and translate it into different languages. Quicktionary TS is the latest version that released in 2007. The Quicktionary was developed by the Israeli company Wizcom which later moved to the United States.

28. Arrow missile Ballistic missile system. Israel is the first country in the world that has developed this type of operational weapon capable of intercepting ballistic missiles and protect the citizens of the state.

29. Bamba Bamba is a peanut-flavored snack, made from peanuts and corn, produced by the Osem company since 1964. Initially with a taste of cheese and later in the selling flavored peanut.

30. VoIP Voice over Internet Protocol technology that enables telephone calls over the Internet based on the development of the Israeli company VocalTec. This technology is being implemented through services like Skype and video calls of Facebook and Google.

31. High-speed wireless Internet The Israeli Velocity company has developed a chip that enables high-speed wireless transmission of videos in HD and games and large files. The company was sold to an American company and its technology has become an international WiFi device.

32. Virtual Laser Keyboard A virtual keyboard projected by using laser beams and allows typing on any device even if it is small. The technology was developed by the Israeli company Lumio and was sold to a South Korean company.

33. Kinect The Israeli company PrimeSense has developed a technology to identify the three- dimensional movements of the human body and turning them into computer interface commands. One of the first applications of the system is integrated into the Xbox by Microsoft, which gained great success. Later PrimeSense was sold to Apple.

34. Epilady The first electrical hair remover in the world, developed by the Israeli Epilady company, which was a pioneer in the revolution in hair removal market. Within a short time, the product has become a global success.

35. UAV - Unmanned The first UAV in the western world, "Oriole" (Scout) developed in Israel by IAI, since it became an operational in 1981 it created a demand for drones made in Israel, which is currently considered a leading country in the field of UAVs - unmanned drones.

36. Soup Nuts Osem Company developed the soup nuts in 1952, and due to their success in Israel, they're also sold in many countries around the world. Originally contained food coloring, but with the development of health awareness, the ingredients of the soup nuts were changed and today, they are made of natural ingredients while maintaining the original taste.

37. Citrus Juicer The invention of Isaac Zaksenberg enables extracting juice from citrus fruits by downloading the extractor handle that creates strong pressure on the fruit, squeezing him and pulls out easily into cup or vessel.

38. Gogos Crazy Bones Tens of millions of children around the world collected, played and exchanged the Gogos, invented by the Israeli Isaias Miremberg from Depco Company in Raanana.

39. Camera in mobile phones Development Center of Samsung in Israel is responsible for the development of the rear camera and image processing capability in Galaxy devices. The camera currently installed in hundreds of millions of phones, laptops, digital cameras and tablets of the world's leading companies.

40. Apple Anna The uniqueness of this strain is its ability to grow in conditions of heat and is grown in the south part of Israel. Apple ANA was developed in Israel in the '50s by Abba Stein R.I.P. from Kibbutz Ein Shemer, who was the first to make hybrid parentage of commercial apples in Israel.

41. Tal King Wikimedia Skunk - a means to separate demonstrations The Skunk is a non-lethal weapon developed by the Israel Police and used to disperse demonstrators. The Skunk is named after the animal of skunks, which are known for their ability to spread bad smell. The Skunk weapon is liquid, which is sprayed from a tanker or a back container at demonstrators and causing the odor to stick to them.

42. Wikipedia Gabriel missile - Anti-ship missile Gabriel is the first anti-ship missile developed in Israel by IAI. Gabriel marked a breakthrough in the operational capabilities of the Israeli Navy for the destruction of enemy ships at a distance of dozens of kilometers and altitude of a few meters above sea level, making it difficult for missile detection. It served as the primary weapon of the Navy for three decades.

43. Galil rifle - an Israeli assault rifle Galil rifle was designed by Yisreal Galil and Yaacov Lior and produced by Military Industries Ltd. It served as the standard weapon of the Israeli security forces in the 70s and 80s of the 20th century. Galil rifles and shotguns based on the Galil are also produced in factories overseas, and are in various scopes used by security forces in many countries.

44. BabySense - Infant Respiratory Monitor Developed by Hisense Company and used to monitor the baby's breathing movements without touching. Detect apnea in infants and warns if breathing stops or slows down is irregular. The product is sold in over 30 countries worldwide.

45. Otentik sunshade Shelter from the sun easy to carry and simple to set up and unpacking, developed by Israeli company Authentic. The sunshade is set up using only existing materials around and is composed of one part to avoid losing parts. Israelis were quick to embrace the invention as can be seen on the beaches in Israel.

46. WEIZAC The first Israel electronic computer. The computer was developed and built at the Weizmann Institute of Science and functioned from 1958 to 1964. Beyond the calculations, it carried out by various entities in Israel, Was an inspiration for further development of Israel as a start-up nation.

47. Wikipedia Taki An Israeli card game developed by the game developer Haim Shapiro. Immediately upon its publication in 1983, it became a bestseller and sold successfully in several countries, primarily Israel.

48. Samsung SleepSense EarlySense the Israeli company has developed a technology that gives the masses the ability to make home medical monitoring, detecting heartbeat, breathing and sleeping on the mattress or chair by using sensors and without any touch with the patient and without being a burden on him. The company has monitored until now over three hundred thousand of people and prevented hundreds of deaths, and its technology was integrated into SleepSense device from Samsung.

49. Ginger Ginger software allows users to write better, correct spelling and grammatical errors in an English word document, e-mail and websites. English correction is made while writing.

50. MathKnight Eagle Plane Eagle is the first fighter aircraft manufactured in Israel. The plane was manufactured in the Israel Aircraft Industry, according to the plans of the French Mirage 5, which was not provided to Israel following the arms embargo. The Eagle served in the Israeli Air Force from 1972 until the Yom Kippur War.