Asia Africa Intelligence Wire articles from August 2000

Asia Africa Intelligence Wire archives from August 2000

Read This First.
August 14, 2000... (From Israel Business Arena) On this page: For Investors For Entrepreneurs Using the Start-up Guide For Investors The next multi-million dollar opportunity could be germinating in any one of the estimated 3,000 Israeli high-tech...

How Israeli High-Tech Happened.
August 15, 2000... (From Israel Business Arena) Israel became a high-tech hothouse because she had to. True, she enjoys favorable conditions for the growth of high-tech industries; chief among them, well-educated, inventive, enterprising people. Relative to...

Finding Projects - Introduction.
August 15, 2000... (From Israel Business Arena) Hundreds of start-ups, thousands of research projects - how to find a way through the maze? Globes Online takes a critical look at a start-up company each week, and the Guide includes an archive of this...

Research and Development.
August 15, 2000... (From Israel Business Arena) On this page: Sources on R&D Projects in Israel International R&D Cooperation 1. Sources on R&D Projects in Israel The Israel National Database for Academic Research and Development (INDARD) "An...

Technology Incubators.
August 15, 2000... (From Israel Business Arena) On this page: Background Incubator Directory 1. Background The incubator program aims to turn technological ideas into commercial successes. It operates under the aegis of the Chief Scientist at the...

Technology Transfer.
August 15, 2000... (From Israel Business Arena) On this page: Academic Institutions Medical Institutions Government Bodies 1. Academic Institutions Several universities and institutes have a technology transfer company which promotes commercial...

Matchmakers.
August 15, 2000... (From Israel Business Arena) On this page: Matchmaking Organizations in Israel Israel Economic Missions Overseas Bilateral Trade Organisations 1. Organizations in Israel The following organizations offer active help to companies...

Major Companies' Start-up Activity.
August 15, 2000... (From Israel Business Arena) On this page: Company Listing Industry Associations 1. Company Listing The high-tech and holding companies listed below foster start-ups. Several seek cooperation in R&D and in promoting these ventures....

PMI Accurate Measurement Ltd.
August 15, 2000... (From Israel Business Arena) PMI has developed a non-destructive device for precise measurement of precious metals and gems. Its first product, GT1, for non-destructive inspection of gold content for jewelry makers, is at the end of...

Shraga Tzur - Management Consultants.
August 15, 2000... (From Israel Business Arena) The firm is a management consultancy that has been in operation for twenty three years. Over this period, the firm has dealt with a large number of high tech and start-up companies, assisting them in obtaining...

Advanced Monitoring Systems.
August 15, 2000... (From Israel Business Arena) Advanced Monitoring Systems has carried out successful trials of LithoSafe, the first application of its innovative ion selective electrode technology. LithoSafe is intended for rapid, non-invasive saliva...

Safe Traffic Ltd.
August 15, 2000... (From Israel Business Arena) Safe Traffic is developing a digital tachograph, ConTruck for commercial vehicles that includes weight and safety data. ConTruck, which meets standards in the process of being approved in Europe and the US,...

BACS.
August 15, 2000... (From Israel Business Arena) Project description BACS develops PC-controlled hardware and software systems to enable automatic medical data collection and management. The process includes scheduling, training, testing, data analysis...

Easycut Ltd.
August 15, 2000... (From Israel Business Arena) Easycut Ltd. operates in the framework of the Technion technology incubator. The company develops advanced manual and electrical tools to make various jobs easier and more efficient. The company is initially...

BeamWorks.
August 15, 2000... (From Israel Business Arena) BeamWorks operates in the printed circuit assembly machine market. The company is developing laser based systems for quality soldering of SMD and BGA components. The technology being developed enables an...

Agencies.
August 15, 2000... (From Israel Business Arena) The Israel Start-up Companies Promotion Center The Center is a cooperative venture between the Office of the Chief Scientist, the Israel Manufacturers Association, and the Israel Export Institute. It...

Venture Capital.
August 15, 2000... (From Israel Business Arena) On this page: Background Israel-based Venture Capital Funds International Financial Institutions Active in Israel Professional Associations 1. Background The decade that has seen the rise to...

Venture Capital Firms A-C.
August 15, 2000... (From Israel Business Arena) Accel Partners 428 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Tel: (650) 614-4800 Fax: (650) 614-4880 Investment focus: communications; Internet/Intranet Accelerate Technology & Business 33 Jabotinsky St....

Venture Capital Firms K-O.
August 15, 2000... (From Israel Business Arena) Kardan Technologies A subsidiary of Kardan 85, Medinat Hayehudim St., P.O. Box 4012, Business Park, Herzliya 46140 Tel: 972-9-960-2000 Fax: 972-9-960-2001 E-mail: info@kardantech.com Investment focus:...

Venture Capital Firms G-J.
August 15, 2000... (From Israel Business Arena) Galram POB 14, Haifa 31000 Tel: 972-4-877-1117 Fax: 972-4-879-4415 E-mail: info@galram.co.il Affiliated with Rafael Development Corporation. Gemini Israel Funds 11 Galgalei Haplada St., POB 12548,...

Venture Capital Firms P-T.
August 15, 2000... (From Israel Business Arena) Pamot Rehovot Advisors Weizmann Institute Campus, POB 2439, Rehovot 76123 Tel: 972 8 936 5431 Fax: 972 8 946 0484 E-mail: pamot@netvision.net.il Pamot has a first right of refusal on investment in...

Venture Capital Firms U-Z.
August 15, 2000... (From Israel Business Arena) U.S. Technologies Inc. (OTC: USXX) Parent company of Yazam. The Bynet Building, Har Hotzvim, P.O. Box 45151, Jerusalem 91450 Tel: 972-02-587-2090, Fax: 972-02-587-2088 Investment focus: US and Israeli...

Venture Capital Firms K-O.
August 15, 2000... (From Israel Business Arena) Kardan Technologies A subsidiary of Kardan 85, Medinat Hayehudim St., P.O. Box 4012, Business Park, Herzliya 46140 Tel: 972-9-960-2000 Fax: 972-9-960-2001 E-mail: info@kardantech.com Investment focus:...

Tax Points.
August 29, 2000... (From Israel Business Arena) On this page: Corporate Taxation Outline Tax Points for Overseas Investors Further Information Corporate Taxation Outline The following is a very brief outline of the main direct and indirect taxes on...

Intellectual Property.
August 29, 2000... (From Israel Business Arena) Israeli law offers protection for intellectual property in the following ways: Patents The list of patentable items includes, among other things, inventions with applications in industry or...

Investment Incentives.
August 29, 2000... (From Israel Business Arena) On this page: Government Incentives - Overview Approved Enterprises Other Government Incentives Research and Development Incubators Free Trade Agreements International R&D Funds Free Trade and Free Processing...

Government and Legal Framework - Introduction.
August 29, 2000... (From Israel Business Arena) Investment incentives are available in the form of cash grants and tax concessions for enterprises. These are administered by the Investment Center at the Ministry of Industry and Trade. There is also specific...

Golden Site Trade.
August 29, 2000... (From Israel Business Arena) DFS has developed an international system for trading in all types of securities, options, and futures contracts on the Internet. The system includes a virtual stock exchange and an electronic stock exchange....

Hi-Pic Ltd.
August 29, 2000... (From Israel Business Arena) Hi-Pic Ltd. specializes in developing PC based software for automatic image processing, merging, and display. Our product line is based on a smart and unique system for merging images. Our first product -...

Mobile Computing Start-up Seeks Merger.
August 29, 2000... (From Israel Business Arena) A start-up company developing products in the mobile computing field, on the basis of voice-processing technology, seeks a merger. The company employs nine people. Some $1.5 million has been invested in it, and...

Cellular Star.
August 29, 2000... (From Israel Business Arena) Cellular Star is a subsidiary of TelCom, which has been active in cellular communications for twelve years. The company has developed a Prepaid Cellular Billing system using unique innovative technology. The...

Start-up Reviews - Telecom.
August 29, 2000... (From Israel Business Arena) Click company name to obtain Globes Online write-up. Links automatically open a new browser window. You may need to scroll down the new window to find the article on the company you are looking for. Telecom...

Start-up Reviews - Computing, Internet.
August 29, 2000... (From Israel Business Arena) Click company name to obtain Arena's write-up. Links automatically open a new browser window. You may need to scroll down the new window to find the article on the company you are looking for. Computing,...

Start-up Reviews - Medical and Biotechnology.
August 29, 2000... (From Israel Business Arena) Click company name to obtain Arena's write-up. Links automatically open a new browser window. You may need to scroll down the new window to find the article on the company you are looking for. Medical,...

Start-up Reviews - Other.
August 29, 2000... (From Israel Business Arena) Click company name to obtain Arena's write-up. Links automatically open a new browser window. You may need to scroll down the new window to find the article on the company you are looking for. Education,...