Israel has been dubbed the “Startup Nation” – the country with the highest number of startups per capita in the world. Over the past decades, thousands of Israeli startups have given rise to innovations in a range of fields, from agricultural irrigation and GPS navigation to life-saving cancer treatments. Just ahead of Israel’s 68th birthday, and in recognition of the country’s achievements in the fields of science, technology and medicine, an exhibition of the most outstanding Israeli discoveries opened at Ben Gurion Airport. A large part of the exhibition is devoted to Israeli Nobel Prize winners; another part showcases Israeli inventions such as the flash drive, Teva’s Copaxone drug for treating multiple sclerosis, the PillCam disposable capsule that films the gastrointestinal tract, a robot that helps with back pain, and Intel chips that were developed in Israel. But which Israeli startups and technologies are truly changing the world? In honor of Israel’s 68th Independence Day, we highlight 8 innovations that have impacted the world for the better or are in the process of changing our lives forever.              

Ice Cure: Turning tumors into ice balls;

Waze: Saving you time on the road;

SniffPhone: Detecting deadly diseases on the breath;

Netafim: Drip irrigation saves precious water;

Solaris Synergy: Floating solar energy;

Takadu: Smart water management;

WoundClot bandages: Stop severe bleeding within minutes;

BioBee: Using insects to control pests;

Wix: Helping you create your website