Israel's start-up ecosystem: What is driving growth in 2026
Israeli tech is drawing larger rounds in 2026 as cyber, AI infrastructure, deep tech and global exits reshape the start-up economy.
Israeli tech is drawing larger rounds in 2026 as cyber, AI infrastructure, deep tech and global exits reshape the start-up economy.
The tech giant has launched a new wave of lay-offs in the US. The scale of the cuts remains unknown, but it comes after Oracle’s global workforce was already reduced by 21,000 within a year.
Cohen, who also serves as a strategic adviser to SoftBank, will focus on applications for defense and critical infrastructure markets.
Absent some kind of new major regulatory campaign, experts are debating whether the next phase of potential AI messes will only hurt more but will still be "in time" to prevent meltdowns.
"It's encouraging when the people leading the development of this technology speak openly about the risks, but we should remind ourselves of the benefits it offers,” said Professor Yaniv Romano.
Faster payments, stronger security, personalization, and transparency are becoming key factors in shaping the user experience across digital platforms in 2026.
Israeli company Buildots combines AI and computer vision at construction sites, targeting an international market on track to reach a value of about $1.4 trillion.
The company explained that the time spent on projects improved, but there were still human interactions that the AI couldn't replicate with its algorithm.
WoodUpp’s acoustic wall panels combine Nordic-inspired design with sound absorption, helping reduce echoes and create more comfortable, clearer spaces.
The company develops small modular nuclear power plants (SMRs) in the US. The investment comes amid a surge in demand for continuous electricity for data centers.
Israeli company Huskeys celebrates a major funding round that attracted not only the world’s largest private equity firm, but also local entertainment stars.