1. Kibbutz – 1909: Kibbutz Degania was the first of hundreds of collective settlements founded by idealistic pioneers
2. Zaksenberg juicer – 1928: Iconic citrus juicer invented by Yitzhak Zaksenberg
Wonder Pot – 1930s: Once-popular aluminum pot for baking on a gas stove
3. Krav Maga – 1948: Military self-defense system developed for the IDF and used around the world
4. Uzi – 1954: Submachine gun that was one of the first weapons to use a telescoping bolt design
5. Feldenkrais Method – 1954: Type of exercise therapy devised by Moshe Feldenkrais that claims to improve body movement and psychological state
Solar panels for heating water – 1955: The still ubiquitous dud shemesh harnesses the local climate to save electricity
6. Sussita – 1960: Fiberglass-shelled cars that were popular in Israel during the 1960s and 1970s
7. Bamba – 1964: Iconic peanut-butter-flavored snack made by Osem
8. Drip irrigation – 1965: Israel’s mega contribution to global agriculture
Cherry tomatoes – 1973: Israel’s mega contribution to global agriculture after drip irrigation
9. Rav Bariach – 1973: The ultimate steel security door
10. RSA encryption – 1977: A public-key cryptosystem that is widely used for secure data transmission
11. 8088 processor – 1979: Revolutionary microprocessor developed by Intel in their Haifa lab
12. Interferon proteins – 1970s: Michel Revel of the Weizmann Institute of Science discovered that interferon communicates with cells via a receptor on the cell wall
13. Merkava tank – 1979: Main battle tank used by the IDF
Ubiquitin-mediated protein degradation – 1980: Aaron Ciechanover, Avram Hershko and Irwin Rose won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for this discovery
Unmanned planes – 1981: First UAV developed by the Israel Aerospace Industries
14. Quasiperiodic crystals – 1982: Prof. Dan Schechtman from the Technion won a Nobel Prize in Chemistry
15. Taki – 1983: Popular card game developed by Haim Shafir
16. Dalkan – 1983: System for refueling company vehicles without a wallet
Bio-Bee Biological pest control – 1984: Breakthrough by the company from Kibbutz Sde Eliyahu
17. Epilady – 1986: Cost effective, mess-free alternative to shaving and waxing for women around the world
Differential cryptanalysis – late 1980s: Study of how differences in information input can affect the resultant difference at the output
18. Arrow (Hetz) – 1990: Effective anti-ballistic missile system
19. Babysense – 1992: Highly sensitive baby breathing monitor
20. Digital printing press – 1993: Revolutionary printing press invented by Benny Landa, founder of Indigo Digital Press
21. Firewall – 1993: Computer network security system
22. NIR heart stent – 1995: Life-saving medical device invented by Medinol’s Kobi and Judith Richter
23. Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) – 1995: PC-to-phone software solution developed by VocalTec.
24. Copaxone – 1996: Teva’s groundbreaking drug for treating certain forms of multiple sclerosis
25. ICQ – 1996: Messaging platform that was a global hit at the time
26. Quicktionary – 1997: Portable scanning translators produced by Wizcom Technologies Ltd.
27. Babylon – 1997: Single-click computer translation, dictionary and information source utility program, by Amnon Ovadia
28. Gaga – 1998: Style of modern dance invented by Ohad Naharin
29. NDS VideoGuard – 1998: Conditional access for pay-TV
30. TDMoIP – 1998: Emulation of time-division multiplexing over a packet switched network, developed at RAD Data Communications
31. EyeQ chip – 1999: Mobileye’s custom accelerator processor chip
32. USB flash drive – 2000: Invented by Dov Moran
33. Exelon – 2000: Drug for treating mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's
34. PillCam – 2001: By Given Imaging, enables the visualization and detection of disorders of the gastrointestinal tract
35. Like-A-Fish – 2001: Innovative tankless diving gear
36. MyHeritage – 2003: Popular online genealogy platform with headquarters in Or Yehuda
37. Azilect – 2005: Drug for Parkinson's disease developed at the Technion and commercialized by Teva Pharmaceutical Industries
38. 3G Solar – 2003: Low-cost alternative to silicon-based PV solar modules
39. Mazor Robotics’ Spine Assist – 2004: First robot approved for spinal surgery
40. Wix – 2006: Cloud-based web development services
41. Zenith Solar – 2007: Modular high-concentration photovoltaic system (HCPV)
42. Waze – 2008: The navigation app that helps drivers avoid traffic
43. BriefCam – 2008: Video-synopsis technology that lets viewers rapidly review and index original full-length video footage
44. Solaris Synergy – 2008: Environmentally friendly and economically beneficial way to float solar panels on water
45. Rosetta Genomics – 2008: MicroRNAs as effective biomarkers
46. Trophy – 2009: Rafael’s active protection system for armed vehicles
47. Gett – 2009: App that connects between customers and taxi drivers using its proprietary GPS system
48. ReWalk – 2010: Bionic walking assistance system that enables paraplegics to stand upright and walk
49. WeWork – 2010: Pioneers of shared work space
50. OrCam MyEye – 2010: Portable artificial vision device that allows the visually impaired to understand text and identify objects through audio feedback
51. Viber – 2010: Proprietary cross-platform instant messaging app for smartphones
52. WeCU Technologies – 2010: Technology able to identify people in real time
53. Wind Tulip – 2010: Cost-effective, silent wind turbine by Leviathan Energy, designed as an environmental sculpture
54. Iron Dome – 2011: Air defense system developed by Rafael and Israel Aerospace Industries that intercepts short-range rockets and has saved innumerable lives
55. Moovit – 2011: App that uses crowdsourced and official public transit data to provide real time route planning for users of public transportation
56. Solar window – 2011: Developed by Pythagoras Solar, these windows combine energy efficiency, power generation and transparency
57. TraitUP – 2011: A new technology that enables the introduction of genetic materials into seeds without modifying their DNA, developed by Hebrew University scientists
58. 3D tethered particle motion system – 2011: 3D tracking of critical protein-DNA and protein-RNA cell interactions, developed by three Bar-Ilan University professors
59. GridON Keeper – 2011: Three-phase fault current limiter developed at Bar-Ilan University
60. HydroSpin – 2012: Unique internal pipe generator that supplies electricity for water monitoring and control systems in remote areas and sites without electricity
61. Elya Recycling – 2012: Innovative method for recycling plastic based on a specialized formulation of natural ingredients
62. Electric car – 2012: Better Place CEO Shai Agassi developed infrastructure for electric cars as an alternative to fossil fuel technology
63. TACount – 2012: Real-time microbiology that enables the detection of harmful microorganisms in a matter of minutes
64. Elbit Space Imaging Systems – 2017: A compact “space camera”
65. Judean date palm revival – 2020: Extinct cultivar restored by reviving an ancient seed
66. WatchPAT – 2020: The first FDA-approved portable diagnostic device for treating sleep apnea at home
67. GridON Keeper – 2011: Three-phase fault current limiter developed at Bar-Ilan University
68. HydroSpin – 2012: Unique internal pipe generator that supplies electricity for water monitoring and control systems in remote areas and sites without electricity
68. Elya Recycling – 2012: Innovative method for recycling plastic based on a specialized formulation of natural ingredients
69. Electric car – 2012: Better Place CEO Shai Agassi developed infrastructure for electric cars as an alternative to fossil fuel technology
70. TACount – 2012: Real-time microbiology that enables the detection of harmful microorganisms in a matter of minutes
71. Elbit Space Imaging Systems – 2017: A compact “space camera”
72. Judean date palm revival – 2020: Extinct cultivar restored by reviving an ancient seed
73. WatchPAT – 2020: The first FDA-approved portable diagnostic device for treating sleep apnea at home
