About Nicky Blackburn

Editor and Israel Director, Nicky Blackburn has worked extensively as a journalist and editor both in Britain and Israel for a range of national and international publications including The Cambridge Evening News, London News, Travel Weekly, Israel High Tech Investor, and The Times of London. She was the Associate Editor at LINK Israel’s Business and Technology Magazine, and the High-Tech Correspondent for The Jerusalem Post.

Security

Video synopsis company BriefCam wins innovation award

BriefCam’s video synopsis technology takes first place for physical security at Homeland Security conference.

Beersheva trail wins European travel award

Unique 42 km hiking and biking trail circling Beersheva wins third place in annual environmental competition.

Israel’s eyeSight aims to revolutionize your TV

New set-top box developed for South Korean company transforms any regular TV into a smartTV controlled with just a wave of the hand.

HD Wi-Fi company Celeno closes $24m. round

Ra’anana-based company aims to expand its development program and increase marketing worldwide.

Celebrity-backed Mobli raises $22m. in second round of financing

Photo and video sharing company Mobli, has raised $22 million in a second round of financing.

Israeli breakthrough could double energy from wave power

A new algorithm that can predict the height and force of waves one second before they hit, could dramatically improve the potential of wave energy projects.

Researchers find regular high-fat meals can prevent obesity

Israeli researchers have discovered that carefully regulated high-fat meals can lead to loss of weight and a unique metabolism in which ingested fats are not stored, but are used for energy in between meals.

Innovation

Made in Israel – The top 64 innovations developed in Israel

To celebrate Israel’s 64th birthday, ISRAEL21c brings you the country’s top 64 innovations — developments that are transforming and enriching lives across the planet.