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© kirill_makarov – stock.adobe.com Israel Survey 2025: Trends in Europe-Israel relations
Europe and the Middle East are undergoing profound transformations. But how are European decision-makers’ priorities shifting in response to this geopolitical turning point? ELNET’s latest edition of the Israel Survey identifies clear trends.
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© Elena Dijour – stock.adobe.com HUJI receives additional $19 million from Paulson Family Foundation
The Paulson Family Foundation announced an additional $19 million donation to Hebrew University. The donation will be used for expansion of a state-of-the-art research and teaching complex dedicated to STEM disciplines critical to Israel’s high-tech future.
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© DZMITRY – stock.adobe.com Research project SafeWax reduces need for pesticides
A pioneering technology for coating plants with a thin wax layer has the potential to dramatically reduce the agricultural use of pesticides. This is demonstrated by the recently published results of the SafeWax project, in which, among others, Technion (Israel) and BASF (Germany) participated.
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© Nibroe Art – stock.adobe.com From Quantum Computing to Preventive Medicine: Einstein Foundation Supports Research in Eleven New Projects
In its December meeting, the Board of the Einstein Foundation Berlin approved new research projects with a total funding of 13 million euros over the next six years, among them several Israeli-German cooperations. The funded projects cover a broad spectrum.
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© Vadym – stock.adobe.com Academic brain drain poses strategic risk for Israel
More and more Israeli scientists are leaving the country – and not returning. New figures show that the academic brain drain threatens research, innovation and Israel’s strategic future.
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© Artvibe – stock.adobe.com Undergratuate studies at Tel Aviv University boost unicorn founder odds by 260%
Undergraduate studies at Tel Aviv University boost the odds to found a unicorn company by 260% according to new Stanford University study.
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© Antony Weerut – stock.adobe.com Ready to invest: EXIST Startup Bridge Germany-Israel
Under the motto ‘Ready to invest’, the EXIST Startup Bridge Germany-Israel offers companies from both countries programs that prepare science-based startups for growth investments and international scaling.
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© sam richter – stock.adobe.com Google funds project for fundamental AI research at Tel Aviv University
Google.org will provide $1 million to support foundational research, student scholarships, and new educational initiatives in AI and data science at Tel Aviv University.
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© Max-Planck-Gesellschaft Minerva Weizmann Meeting 2025 with new Committee Chair
32 new projects were selected at this year’s meeting of the Minerva Weizmann Committee, which took place at the Weizmann Institute in Rohovot. Among the participants was Prof. Thomas Braun, who hosted his first Meeting as the Chair of the Minerva Weizmann Committee.
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© Pete – stock.adobe.com Energy Partnership Israel-Germany 2026: Focus on Cybersecurity
Germany’s Energy Minister Reiche and her Israeli counterpart Cohen have signed the 2026 Work Programme of the German-Israeli Energy Partnership. It will focus on cybersecurity and the physical protection of energy infrastructure.
