Hackathon

‘Not giving up this opportunity’: Orthodox women innovate through war

Even missile sirens and a 12-day conflict with Iran could not stop the Jerusalem College of Technology’s biggest hackathon from producing real-world defense and tech solutions.

Orthodox and ultra-Orthodox women competing in the annual Hack.Her.It competition hosted by the Schreiber LevTech Entrepreneurship Center at the Jerusalem College of Technology.
 The winners of the third annual hackathon at The Afeka Academic College of Engineering in Tel Aviv held in conjunction with Magen David Adom. September 17, 2024.

Amid war: Afeka college holds third hackathon on emergency medical care

 Silhouettes of mobile users are seen next to logos of social media apps Signal, Whatsapp and Telegram projected on a screen in this picture illustration taken March 28, 2018.

Jerusalem students collaborate in hackathon, boosting Israel's digital PR during wartime

 First-prize winners

Israeli students compete in hackathon to prevent suicide


Facebook official lauds Israeli domestic violence hackathon efforts

The hackathon winner was HearMe, an anonymous reporting platform which allows those in distress to contact local authorities with real-time recording and questioning.

Lily Ben Ami, sister of Michal Sela who was murdered by Eliran Malul, hosts a hackathon to combat domestic violence.

Jerusalem kids tackle lockdown challenges in ‘corona-hackathon’

PICO Kids works in over 60 schools across Israel’s capital, serving communities with a diverse religious and cultural background with the support of about 100 mentors as well as many volunteers.

One of the participants of the PICOrona Makeathon by PICO Kids

Coronavirus hackathon offers innovative solutions to harsh restrictions

Remote work, fake news and the education system are just a few key issues participants were asked to face in a hackathon to deal with coronavirus challenges.

A businessperson working at his computer (Illustrative)

AI to preserve Holocaust survivors stories long beyond their years

“With antisemitism on the rise, it’s crucial we keep the haunting memories and lessons of the Holocaust alive to ensure what our people endured is never forgotten," said Professor Dina Porat.

Holocaust survivor Edward Mosberg and granddaughter light a memorial torch at the Yom Hashoah ceremony in Auschwitz-Birkenau on the March of the Living.

Haifa Teen Tech event promotes technology and problem solving

70 students from around the world come together to solve everyday challenges.

Founder and Director of Haifa Teen Tech Liora Kalish talks at July 11th opening ceremony

What’s the future of Israeli insurance-tech?

While local start-ups succeed across the board, insurance disruption proves trickier.

HiBob engineers Lior Harel, Doron Cyngiser and Omri Hecht win the gold at the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange’s Pension and Insurance Hackathon.