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Why TSMC's Japan experience is good for its German fab: Q&A with DIGITIMES advisor Albert Lin

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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DIGITIMES Asia talked to Albert Lin, an advisor to DIGITIMES Inc., on how TSMC can leverage its experiences in Japan to its other overseas ventures, including the Dresden fab that will start construction in the fourth quarter this year.

Key Points: 
  • DIGITIMES Asia talked to Albert Lin, an advisor to DIGITIMES Inc., on how TSMC can leverage its experiences in Japan to its other overseas ventures, including the Dresden fab that will start construction in the fourth quarter this year.
  • But for audiences unfamiliar with the semiconductor industry, could you explain why TSMC's investment in Japan is important to the country?
  • TSMC's investment will fill the gap in advanced-process manufacturing and facilitate the change of ecology of the whole Japan semiconductor industry, including IC design.
  • Q2: Some argued that the Japanese government should not subsidize TSMC 's second fab in Japan, which may produce advanced chips below 7nm.

Israeli Tech Deli Delivers - NO MATTER WHAT: Investments Reach One Billion USD, M&A Activity Also Reaches One Billion USD, and Early Launch of Nvidia's Israel-1 Supercomputer

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Monday, November 27, 2023
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Despite ongoing challenges, Israel's tech ecosystem remains resilient and continues to present investment and M&A opportunities.

Key Points: 
  • Despite ongoing challenges, Israel's tech ecosystem remains resilient and continues to present investment and M&A opportunities.
  • The cybersecurity and health tech sectors are maintaining substantial activity, emphasizing the resilience and growth potential of these verticals.
  • In the past month, we've seen over $1.5B of exits and many new investments in Israeli startups, indicating investors' trust.
  • This interconnectedness not only fosters local opportunities but also positions Israeli startups for global expansion, leveraging relationships with international corporations and investors.

ROHM’s New Ultra-High-Speed Gate Driver IC: Maximizing the Performance of GaN Devices

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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This was facilitated through a deep understanding of GaN technology and the continuing pursuit of gate driver performance.

Key Points: 
  • This was facilitated through a deep understanding of GaN technology and the continuing pursuit of gate driver performance.
  • As these applications require the use of high-speed switching devices, in conjunction with the release of GaN devices, ROHM developed an ultra-high-speed gate driver IC that maximizes GaN performance.
  • As GaN devices are sensitive towards gate input overvoltage, ROHM has developed a unique method to suppress the gate voltage overshoots and has implemented it into this driver.
  • On the other hand, to demonstrate the performance of GaN devices, gate driver IC that enable high-speed switching while taking into account the low drive voltage of GaN HEMTs are essential.

The First Ever Hospital2Hospital Tech Challenge: Start-Up Nation Central Joins Forces with U.S.-based Baptist Health South Florida and ARC Innovation at Sheba Medical Center to launch Tech Challenge Addressing Clinical Capacity

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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This initiative, called Hospital2Hospital, is the result of a partnership with Baptist Health Innovations, part of Baptist Health South Florida, and ARC Innovation at Sheba Medical Center, Israel's largest medical center and one of world's best hospitals.

Key Points: 
  • This initiative, called Hospital2Hospital, is the result of a partnership with Baptist Health Innovations, part of Baptist Health South Florida, and ARC Innovation at Sheba Medical Center, Israel's largest medical center and one of world's best hospitals.
  • These may originate from the health tech sector, but also from enterprise, fintech, and other innovation verticals.
  • The first challenge launched by SNC with Baptist Health Innovations and ARC Innovation seeks to leverage technology and innovative staffing strategies to enhance clinical outcomes and patient experiences.
  • In addition, it includes Baptist Health Medical Group; Baptist Health Quality Network; and Baptist Health Care on Demand, a virtual health platform.

Start-Up Nation Central Collaborates with Microsoft to Promote Israeli AgriFood-Tech Startups

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Monday, May 15, 2023
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TEL AVIV, Israel, May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Start-Up Nation Central has collaborated with Microsoft to promote Israeli AgriFood Tech startups in the international marketplace. The collaboration focuses on connecting AI, data, cloud, and machine learning technologies from agricultural information to Microsoft's AI tools.

Key Points: 
  • Led by Microsoft AgriFood CTO Ranveer Chandra, the collaboration will identify relevant innovative companies in Israel that are using agricultural data for cutting edge applications.
  • "The Israeli AgriFood Tech industry is well advanced in data, software, and connectivity, and offers incredible potential for Microsoft in the growing field of data-driven agriculture," said Start-Up Nation Central CEO, Avi Hasson.
  • Start-Up Nation Central's unparalleled access to the Israeli startup ecosystem and connections to global multinational companies like Microsoft, enables us to create exciting opportunities."
  • In the first phase of the collaboration, Start-Up Nation Central and Microsoft will promote a series of tech challenges to propel mapping Israeli startups and relevant technologies within the AgriFood Tech sector.

Active Electrical Scan Array Design Company Rapidtek to Showcase Latest Innovations at Satellite Show 2023

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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"We are thrilled to participate in Satellite Show 2023," said Arthur Wang, founder and CEO of Rapidtek.

Key Points: 
  • "We are thrilled to participate in Satellite Show 2023," said Arthur Wang, founder and CEO of Rapidtek.
  • "This event provides a unique opportunity for us to showcase our latest solutions, connect with industry experts and explore new business opportunities."
  • "We are confident that our solutions will appeal to a wide range of attendees at the Satellite Show," added Alex Chou, CTO of Rapidtek.
  • "We look forward to seeing you at Satellite Show 2023 and sharing the latest innovations from Rapidtek," concluded Arthur Wang, founder and CEO of Rapidtek.

Start-Up Nation Central and SNPI Summarizes 2022

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
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TEL AVIV, Israel, Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --

Key Points: 
  • However, this phenomenon is not unique to Israel; Silicon Valley has experienced a 40% decline in high tech investments high tech during 2022.
  • Shift to seed rounds: While declines were recorded in all investment rounds in 2022, seed rounds increased 22% compared to 2021.
  • Start-Up Nation Central's CEO, Avi Hasson: "A multi-year perspective shows that 2021 and not 2022 was the exceptional year in the Israeli high tech industry.
  • Start-Up Nation Central, together with the SNPI think tank, published its 2022 annual summary of the Israeli high tech industry based on analysis of data from the Start-Up Nation Finder innovation business knowledge platform.

The Winner of the Henry Ford Health and Start-up Nation Central's Nursing Care Efficiencies Challenge: EyeKnow

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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TEL AVIV, Israel, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --  EyeKnow was announced as the winner of the Nursing Care Efficiencies Challenge and awarded $75,000 to work with Detroit, Michigan-based Henry Ford Health to further develop their solution and enter the US market. This challenge, led jointly by Start-Up Nation Central and Henry Ford Health Innovations, considered early-stage Israeli startups focused on integrating with the US healthcare system with solutions for creating an environment assisting nurses in providing safe and efficient care. In addition to the prize, EyeKnow will benefit from consultation, mentorship, and support in scaling their offerings. 

Key Points: 
  • Emma Vardimon, Director of Global Partnerships at Start-Up Nation Central: "Combining Israeli innovation with the business needs of a healthcare provider like Henry Ford Health creates opportunities for all parties.
  • Donna Summers, Chief Nursing Information Officer at Henry Ford Health, state: "We feel privileged to be able to work with Start Up Nation Central and these amazing tech companies.
  • Lisa Prasad, Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer at Henry Ford Health: "Startup Nation Central has been a vital partner to Henry Ford Health's program in Israel.
  • About Henry Ford Health: Henry Ford Health provides a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care, to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other healthcare retail.

Start-Up Nation Central introduced a delegation of UN ambassadors to the Israeli Innovation Powerhouse

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022
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TEL AVIV, Israel, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A delegation of ambassadors to the UN from 11 countries concluded their 5-day visit to Israel on Tuesday with a professional review of Israeli innovation technology focusing on climate and sustainability solutions by Start-Up Nation Central, a non-profit that promotes the Israeli innovation ecosystem around the world.

Key Points: 
  • Israel's Ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan: "One of my main goals at the United Nations has been to illustrate how Israeli innovation is helping people all over the world.
  • After spending a week in Israel, the ambassadors were able to see the innovative spirit that is infused throughout the people.
  • The world-renown Israeli company which develops clean and safe drinking water from the air WaterGen gave a live presentation of its technology to the delegation.
  • Start-Up Nation Central is a non-profit organization that connects Israeli innovation to the world in order to help international entities solve global challenges.

New Era of Israel-Morocco Business Ties Launches Following "Morocco-Israel Connect to Innovate" Conference Bringing Together 250 Business Leaders

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Friday, May 27, 2022
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CASABLANCA, Morocco, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new era of Israel-Morocco Business ties has launched following the successful "Morocco-Israel Connect to Innovate" conference which took place in Casablanca this week. The event, co-organised by Start-Up Nation Central, a non-profit organization that promotes Israeli innovation around the world and Morocco's CPR, brought together government officials and 250 business leaders from the two countries and focused on ways to collaborate in the agrifood-tech, watertech, energy, logistics, and human capital sectors. These are areas of focus in H.M. King Mohamed VI's multi-year economic and social roadmap, The New Development Model.

Key Points: 
  • These are areas of focus in H.M. King Mohamed VI's multi-year economic and social roadmap, The New Development Model.
  • "Let us join forces and connect to innovate, to give a chance for peace for the sake of our children and the safety of all," H.E.
  • On behalf of our team, I would like to thank the Moroccan government and all our partners in the Connect to Innovate conference.
  • For more information, visit: https://startupnationcentral.org/
    Click here for the full list of partners and innovative companies who took part in the conference.