Pioneers2020
5 start-up hubs to watch – beyond Silicon Valley
Start-ups these days are spoiled for choice. Here's a look at 5 emerging global start-up hotspots - and the factors that make them so attractive to entrepreneurs.
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Israel
Israel
Hugging a tree in Israel to beat the coronavirus blues
Israel’s Nature and Parks Authority is encouraging people to hug a tree to help overcome the sense of detachment that coronavirus social-distancing rules can bring.
Agriculture, Food and Beverage
This 3D-printed steak could help us reduce meat consumption
The world’s appetite for meat has health and environmental consequences. Plant-based alternatives or laboratory-grown versions could provide solutions.
COVID-19
Coronavirus: Social distancing meant an Israeli couple had to get married to an empty crowd
A couple in Israel got married to a near-empty crowd. The couple had originally invited 260 guests, but social distancing measures introduced by the government banned indoor gatherings of...
Innovation
These are the most innovative economies in the world
Factors such as research and development expenditure, the number of domestic patent applications and the number of domestic public high-tech companies are all included in the rankings.