From cherry tomatoes to the Arrow ballistic missile defense system, a new book on Israeli innovation allows readers to discover notable Israeli inventions that have had a global impact.
Among the inventions included in "Israeli Innovation," a book by the Israeli Innovation Authority, are the Iron Dome rocket defense system, the USB flash drive, innovative water desalination technologies, cherry tomatoes, the Arrow ballistic missile defense system, multiple sclerosis medicine Copaxone, the balloon expandable stent, drip irrigation and digital printing, to name a few.
"Thanks to the recognition of the importance of research, development and mainly human capital, we have become a fountain of creativity and innovation and a technological greenhouse that is an inspiration to the entire world and a source of national pride," said Economy Minister Eli Cohen, whose office oversees the IIA.
"Since its inception, Israel has recognized the importance of research, development and innovation to its existence and the prosperity of the state. Today, too, Israel is first in the world in investment in these fields," he said.
According to Israeli Innovation Authority Director Aharon Aharon, "Israel is known around the world as the 'startup nation,' a nation in which innovation, entrepreneurship and breakthrough technologies bring prosperity and economic growth. Many tourists come to Israel to see the past; investors come to Israel to see the future. Thanks to the entrepreneurs and inventors behind these products, we are known as the 'innovation nation.'"
"Israeli Innovation" comes in both bilingual Hebrew-English and Chinese editions. A printable edition of the book is now available to the general public on the Israel Innovation Authority's website.
