Ségolène Royal, Minister for Ecology, Sustainable Development and Energy, and Emmanuel Macron, Minister for the Economy, Industry and Digital Affairs, launched a brand new initiative – “La Green Tech” – for startups last Tuesday. €15 million are to be invested…
Each year, the PHC program MAIMONIDES funds Franco-Israeli bilateral research programs around two themes previously chosen by a committee of experts – the High Council for Science and Technology (HCST). One of the themes selected this year, “The impact of…
From June 30 to July 2, 2016 in Paris, Parc des Expositions, Porte de Versailles, VIVA TECHNOLOGY PARIS will bring together the world’s major players in digital transformation. This event will gather 5,000 start-ups that will have the opportunity to…
Sweetch, an Israeli digital health startup, is on a mission to make the world a healthier place. Its first undertaking: to prevent people who are at risk for diabetes from developing the disease. More than 86 million US and 63…
In the last 40 years, obesity has more than doubled around the world. In the United States, the average American is more than 24 pounds heavier today than in 1960. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology…
The COP21, which led to the Paris Agreement, had almost neglected public health, despite the joint appeal of the French Society of Public Health, the French Society for Health and Environment, and the National Council of the Medical Association to put…
Orange has announced the appointment of Elie Lobel as CEO of Orange Healthcare, which also becomes the healthcare subsidiary within Orange Business Services. Elie Lobel will be responsible for the Orange Business Services healthcare subsidiary and its operational management. According…
WeKast launches on Kickstarter seeking $50,000 to manufacture its presentation solution that eliminates setup, while increasing mobility and engagement. The WeKast device boasts a plug & cast wireless technology that allows users to move around the room freely while controlling…
On Israeli territory, startups focusing on cybersecurity technology is booming. The report “Planet @venir” on France 24 says that this success which is reflected, among others, by the construction in the Negev desert of a true high-tech oasis.
It’s easy to get caught up in the new, cool thing aspect of transportation tech and apps, but there’s some real social benefit and freedom to be found here. Take, for instance, Moovit’s latest upgrade. The public transportation app recently added features…
