Writer: Karin Kloosterman

Top 10 icons of Israeli high-tech, Part 2

In the final part of our two-part series, ISRAEL21c takes a look at the pioneers who changed the face of Israel’s history and transformed the country into the world’s high-tech trailblazer.

The Israeli team transformed stem cells into cardiomyocytes.

A new heart from old skin

An Israeli team has made medical history with its ability to transform skin stem cells from heart-disease patients into healthy heart tissue.

Uzia Galil

The top 10 icons of Israeli high-tech – part one

Long before Israel was known as the startup nation, skilled and visionary men were already putting it on course as the next Silicon Valley. In the first of a two-part series, ISRAEL21c takes a look at Israel’s top 10 high-tech pioneers.

Adventure Mob managed to raise the necessary amount to remake cult favorite “Leisure Suit Larry” in April.

Making Larry a new leisure suit

An Israeli startup called Adventure Mob seeks to breathe new life into the cult-classic game “Leisure Suit Larry” with a new gaming platform.

Saadia Ozeri, CEO of Zappix.

Dial Zappix for customer service

New Israeli app takes the frustration out of automated customer-service call centers, putting menu choices into a visual screen on your phone.

The Israeli, South African and Canadian team at Wonderwerk Cave in South Africa.

The world’s oldest kitchen

Israeli experts are part of a team studying a South African cave thought to be the earliest example of a place used for cooking and maybe socializing.

Basil tree

Basil by the tree-ful

Love just-picked basil in Italian dishes? An Israeli company has introduced a long-lasting basil tree for years of fresh herbs on demand.