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Israeli companies connected/benefit from brain research Main Field Company Description All Technology Platforms GE Healthcare Israel Medical imaging (backed by GE) MRI Based Technologies BrainWatch Ltd. (site under construction) BrainWatch is developing MRI Contrast Agents for detection and monitoring of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer ‘s disease and Parkinson’s disease. InSightec InSightec develops MR guided Focused Ultrasound technology and transforms it into the next generation operating room. InSightec developed ExAblate(R) 2000 - a product that integrates Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) with focused ultrasound energy - as a new treatment modality that can replace invasive procedures and provide therapeutic alternatives to patients with serious diseases around the globe. Electric Fields Based Technologies Elminda Elminda has developed a novel functional brain imaging and treatment support modality that spatially captures the electrical activity of the brain. This technology reveals the dynamic neuropsychological function and underlying network connectivity of the brain, enabling diagnosis and treatment of a broad range of neurological and psychiatric disorders, while also presents a breakthrough for neuro-stimulation. Ultrasound Based Technologies Ultraview ltd Ultraview develops an add-on device to standard 2D ultrasound systems. The device combines 2D ultrasound imaging with functionall imaging adding functional capabilities (stroke) to standard ultrasound imaging systems. Biomedicom BioMediCom is developing high performance software imaging products incorporating break-through technology that make 3D ultrasound imaging an integral part of routine patient examinations. Company's product, the SONOReal™, enables physicians in community medical practice to add fully integrated 3D capability to installed ultrasound systems with a minimal capital investment, and incorporate 3D studies into routine patient examinations.

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Israeli companies connected/benefit from brain research

Main Field Company Description

All Technology Platforms GE Healthcare Israel Medical imaging (backed by GE)

MRI Based Technologies BrainWatch Ltd. (site

under construction)

BrainWatch is developing MRI Contrast Agents for detection and monitoring of

neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer ‘s disease and Parkinson’s disease.

InSightec InSightec develops MR guided Focused Ultrasound technology and transforms it into the next generation operating room. InSightec developed ExAblate(R) 2000 - a product that integrates Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) with focused ultrasound energy - as a new treatment modality that can replace invasive procedures and provide therapeutic alternatives to patients with serious diseases around the globe.

Electric Fields Based Technologies

Elminda Elminda has developed a novel functional brain imaging and treatment support modality that spatially captures the electrical activity of the brain.

This technology reveals the dynamic neuropsychological function and underlying network connectivity of the brain, enabling diagnosis and treatment of a broad range of neurological and psychiatric disorders, while also presents a breakthrough for neuro-stimulation.

Ultrasound Based

Technologies

Ultraview ltd Ultraview develops an add-on device to standard 2D ultrasound systems. The

device combines 2D ultrasound imaging with functionall imaging adding functional capabilities (stroke) to standard ultrasound imaging systems.

Biomedicom BioMediCom is developing high performance software imaging products incorporating break-through technology that make 3D ultrasound imaging an integral part of routine patient examinations. Company's product, the SONOReal™, enables physicians in community medical practice to add fully integrated 3D capability to installed ultrasound systems with a minimal capital investment, and incorporate 3D studies into routine patient examinations.

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Rimed Ltd Rimed specializes in the development and marketing of advanced diagnostic transcranial Doppler systems

X-Ray Based Technologies

CMT Medical Technologies

CMT Medical Technologies is a leading provider of the most advanced digital X-ray imaging systems for medical diagnosis. It has been at the forefront of this field for more than 20 years. CMT designs, develops, manufactures and

markets high-resolution digital imaging systems specially designed to meet the requirements of standard R&F rooms, General Radiography and special-procedures suites.

Molecular Imaging Aposense Ltd. Aposense is a molecular imaging and drug development company, focused on introducing novel imaging and therapeutic agents based on targeting of cells undergoing apoptosis. Applications: multiple disease categories, including oncology, neurology and cardiology

Nuclear Imaging UltraSpect UltraSPECT develops add-on products to nuclear imaging cameras, for improving image resolution and reducing image acquisition time.

Spectrum Dynamics Spectrum Dynamics is a Molecular based solution company in the field of functional imaging. Spectrum Dynamics’ technology has wide applications for real time diagnostics and intervention, through enhancement of standard imaging modalities. As a platform technology Spectrum Dynamics is developing stand-alone applications and new screening innovative methods

for various cancers.

Optical Based Technologies

Optical Imaging Direct Visualization of Cortical Maps in the Living Brain, etc…

Software for Medical Imaging

Algotec Algotec Systems provides Healthcare facilities with Web enabled, advanced solutions for Medical Imaging. These solutions include Teleradiology, Telemedicine, Image Management and Distribution, Archiving, 2D and 3D Image Processing, and Web based access engines to clinical images and data. The Algotec family of solutions is sold under the name ImagiNet®. ImagiNet fully complies with the DICOM-3 and HL/7 standards. ImagiNet's products are FDA cleared, and comply with the highest Quality Assurance standards. They are installed in over 700 hospitals and imaging centers worldwide.

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Medic Vision - Brain Technologies Ltd.

Medic Vision presents a worldwide method and concept for automatic brain scans diagnosis. This technology will enhance radiologists' throughput and improve their diagnosis accuracy.

Transportation MobilEye Mobileye is a pioneer in the development of vision systems for intelligent transportation systems

Galooli Galooli is developing marketing and distributing mobile command and control systems that incorporate real-time behavior analysis and video transmission.

Hi-Tech Solutions (HTS)

Hi-Tech Solutions is a System & Software development company that is engaged in various computer engineering activities. Its main line of business is design and development of advanced image processing systems. The company specializes in Optical Character Recognition (OCR) systems in harsh environments. The company is implementing Neural Network Technology and unique image-processing algorithms it developed. The company supports its products by a range of hardware subsystems and software applications.

Netomation Ltd. A driver-less, integrated transport system. It is capable of driving millions of vehicles, optimally, simultaneously and automatically, over a virtually unlimited geographic region, including whole continents, while at the same time tending to the requirements of each individual vehicle and its passengers.

Smart Car Ltd Smart Car Ltd, of Xi’s group, provides Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and Intelligent Vehicle Systems (IVS) for personal, business and security applications. Smart Car offers a family of field proven commercial products for in-car navigation and infotainment, vehicle tracking, monitoring and security. It offers solutions for fleet management, mobile workforce

management, dispatch, vehicle protection and mobile security.

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Machine Vision Tiltan Systems Engineering Ltd

Tiltan develops advanced technologies in the areas of computer visualization, image processing and dynamic process simulation. Its technologies are used for 3D terrain visualization, photogrametry, GIS, remote sensing low level flights planning, scientific research and others. Samples of products developed by Tiltan or based on its technologies are: PRVS - a photo-realistic

3-D terrain visualization system, and a Computerized Phase Microscope. The Industrial Applications division offers consulting and implementation of supply chain management systems, warehouse management systems, data collection from shop floor operations and development of automatic test solution for the electronic industry.

3DV Systems Ltd 3DV Systems has developed and launched a unique video camera technology capable of capturing the depth dimension of objects in real time, enabling it to sense motion and recognize shape within a dynamically defined three-dimensional space. The technology can revolutionize man-machine interface in multiple fields, and the company aims to initially supply camera chipsets to

the video gaming and PC webcam markets.

Grip Technologies, Ltd.

Design, engineering, and production services of multi-disciplinary intelligent machines, robots, and sophisticated image processing-based systems.

AMS - Advanced

Measurement Systems Ltd

AMS is a provider of Computerized Microscopic Imaging Systems. AMS

manufactures and sells products and services based on proprietary innovative platform technology - Automation with Imaging.

Lumus Lumus has developed a revolutionary optical imaging technology, enabling a wide range of ultra-compact personal displays for mobile applications. Lumus’

patent-pending technology - Light-guide Optical Element (LOE) – enables personal screen less display by projecting images and data from computers, DVD players, or VCRs into the viewer’s eye, displaying them in the visual field of the viewer. Medical applications, Industrial applications, Simulation, Military applications, Training, Personal guidance, Engineering, Augmented reality,

Architecture, Entertainment.

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VPS Develops sophisticated machine vision and electronic imaging systems.

Autonomous Robots Elrad Ltd Elrad is developing software packages for commercial, industrial, medical and portable applications. The company is developing a unique, vision-based robot for handling food products from processing into packaging. The robot identifies and grasps a food item from a work surface (such as a production line conveyor) and accurately places the item in a desired position in a packaging tray. It converts a labor-intensive process into a fully automatic, clean, hygienic and efficient production line. Elrad is also developing

Friendly Robotics Friendly Robotics develops smart consumer robots for household utility work,

employing patented robotic navigational technologies. Systems do not require previous knowledge of the work area as it learns and updates its database in real time

RoboRun Innovative Technologies Ltd

RoboRun's technology combines advanced robotics, sophisticated Image Processing capabilities and unique sensor technology. RoboRun's technology was tested for applications in the fields of autonomous agricultural vehicles and cleaning machines.

InRob Tech Ltd InRob Tech is a company specializing in the planning, manufacturing and service support of advanced wireless and remote control systems, operating all types of robots and other vehicles. The Company supports the IDF (Israeli

Defense Forces), Israeli police, and other military and civilian companies dealing with security. The Company works closely with other high-tech companies to provide the most advanced and comprehensive UGV solutions to the market.

Galileo Galileo is the developer and manufacturer of an innovative solution for combining a tire and a track in different vehicles. The company has invested significant resources in research and development to perfect its solution and to create a most completing offering. The company is working jointly with Dan-Raz Ltd. - one of the leading engineering companies in Israel

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Urban Aeronautics Urban Aeronautics develops Vertical Takeoff & Landing (VTOL) flying vehicles - essentially helicopters with internally mounted rotors, designed for military logistics support, medical evacuation, troops mobility and commercial air-taxi urban transportation. The company's first application is an unmanned evacuation-and-rescue flying vehicle, to be followed by a man carrying variant.

Steadicopter Ltd. Steadicopter manufactures and markets robotic helicopter systems based on unique mathematical models and algorithms.

Avionics Aeronautics Aeronautics specializes in the development, production, integration and operation of UAV systems. The company has designed a new UAV avionics

concept, oriented for maximum reliability and user friendly functionality. The UMAS (Universal Miniature Avionics Systems) switch is the first proven off-the-shelf solution for UAV avionics. Based on its innovative UMAS avionics, Aeronautics has also developed a full line of UAV systems for any UAV end-user's operational needs.

RADA Electronic Industries Ltd.

RADA Electronic Industries' core business consists of developing, manufacturing and selling core Avionics Systems, Ground Information-Management and Debriefing Systems and Automatic Test Equipment for both military and commercial uses.

Aeromaoz Ltd Man-machine interfaces. Includes ground and sea control interfaces

Rokar Probably anything. developing and manufacturing advanced electronic systems to fulfill specific military and commercial needs

Military Israel Military Industries Ltd

Almost everything

Elbit/El-OP Almost everything

Rafael Almost everything

Elisra Almost everything - Electronic defense (Elbit Group)

Elta/IAI Almost everything - Israel Airspace Industry

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Security Transtech Control Ltd.

Transtech Control developed and marketed advanced control systems to airports worldwide for: Visual Navigation Aids, Surface Movement Guidance Control Systems (SMGCS), and the "Intelligent Airport" system (includes A-SMGCS). Transtech's technology enables clear airfield situation awareness to increase both safety and capacity and prevent runway incursions.

Magal Magal is engaged in the development, manufacturing and marketing of computerized security systems, which automatically detect, locate and identify the nature of unauthorized intrusions. Magal also supplies video monitoring services through its subsidiary.

IDSST – Safeguards

Technology

Perimeter defense systems

Dr. Frucht Systems Ltd. (DFSL)

Robotics and other technologies mainly for security

Medical Devices Targeted to the Brain, Brain Functioning and CNS

Alpha Omega Engineering Ltd

Alpha Omega (AO) is involved in neural monitoring and stimulation markets for treating disabling neurological disorders. Currently AO is considered as a leader in neurosurgical equipment used in implanting Deep Brain Stimulators (DBS). AO has an extensive install base of about 100 reputable hospitals and 300 neuroscience labs around the world. Alpha Omega know-how and products are based on: Driving electrodes accurately and safely into the brain; Recording neural activity; Processing neural signals; Stimulating

accurately neuronal targets; and Wireless technology.

BioControl Inplantable Devices for Neurology

BrainsGate BrainsGate develops a novel technology for neurostimulation of the Spheno-Palatine Ganglion, a small nervous center located behind the nose controlling blood flow to the brain. The technology has potential applications in many

CNS disorders. The company is currently focusing on treatment of acute ischemic stroke and is currently in clinical trials with a 24 hour therapeutic window and promising initial results. Other applications being researched include Alzheimer's disease, Vascular Dementia and drug delivery to the brain.

Bioness Neuromodulation

Therapeutic Devices

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Brainsway Brain Disorders Treatment

NeuroVision Non Invasive Vision treatment

BetaStim Ltd. Inplantable neurostimulators

NAN Instruments Ltd. NAN Instruments is a Hi-Tech company that offers devices for recording electrical activity of the brain and nervous system. The unique design of the Electrode Positioning Systems that NAN instruments offers, gives the users powerful tools to manipulate each electrode individually in the XYZ planes. In addition to this noncompetitive feature, NAN Instruments offers a modular system that could handle up to 100 electrodes.

Nervomatrix Electrical Neurostimulation

Imexco General Ltd Special EEG and other

Braintech Ltd. Evaluation of the clinical condition of psychiatric patientsBraintech is developing a computerized system for a reliable evaluation of the clinical condition of psychiatric patients. The approach is based on statistical and

other methods for determining certain parameters derived from ECG and their analysis.

NexSig - Neurological Examination Technologies

Adaptive software for early detection of disease. NexSig develops and markets adaptive diagnostic systems for early detection of neurological disorders, like Alzheimer’s Disease. The company products are advanced experts systems that measure and analyze in real time biometric signals through self administered computerized tests.

Orsan Medical Technologies Ltd.

Cerebral blood flow monitoring by producing electric fields inside the head

NeuroTrax NeuroTrax is developing a proprietary computerized system for cognitive testing and a suite of cognitive tests designed for clinical and research purposes. Company's prodect, the Mindstreams™, is the advanced, scientifically proven method for evaluating and maintaining cognitive health. Mindstreams(TM) is a medical tool used by doctors to diagnose the earliest

signs of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.

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Onim Medical Ornim, Inc. is developing innovative solutions for non-invasive monitoring of vital signs of vital organs. Its breakthrough technology enables localized and quantitative measurements of physiological parameters within specific tissue regions. Ornim’s first application, Targeted Oximetry™, enables monitoring of oxygen saturation in deep tissues, in particular in the brain.

Medoc MEDOC manufactures and markets computerized diagnostic devices for quantitative assessment of the peripheral and central nervous system. Areas of clinical application include the identification of nerve impairment in chronic pain, the detection of various neuropathies such as those found in patients with diabetes, HIV/AIDS and undergoing chemotherapeutic regimens, workers exposed to toxic and repetitive stress conditions, as well as emerging application in pelvic floor and Female Sexual Dysfunction (FSD), functional pain imaging and intra-oral sensory evaluation. Also, medoc devices are serving as essential tools in pharmacological trial settings.

Medical Devices and Surgical Navigation Systems

WideMed WideMed develops and commercializes intelligent healthcare systems based on innovative bio-medical signal analysis and data mining technologies for advanced clinical diagnosis and treatment management.

Algodyne Ltd (under construction)

Algodyne is developing novel medical monitoring technologies based on low SNR bio-signal processing. Algodyne has developed PainGauge®, the first and

only reliable tool for the objective quantitative assessment of pain. Non-invasive and simple to use, the device acquires and analyzes signals from the central nervous system. Algodyne will establish its novel technology as the gold standard in pain assessment.

InterCure Ltd. Neurological effects of breathing. Its broadly patented Device-Guided

Breathing technology platform enables a systematic reduction in sympathetic outflow of the autonomous nervous system. Device-Guided Breathing technology platform enables a systematic reduction in sympathetic outflow of the autonomous nervous system.

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Keepalive Medical Ltd KeepAlive Medical is developing a home audio-visual system that can unobtrusively and continuously analyze a comprehensive list of verbal and behavioral patterns that can pre-indicate the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. The KeepAlive System is designed for early screening, assessment and monitoring of MCI, a precursor of dementia and a significant sign of Alzheimer’s. The audio-visual system consists of a remote unit at the patient’s home, which continuously and non-obtrusively measures and tests a patient’s language and behaviorally abilities, and a central site, which analyzes the data and performs billing functions.

CNOGA Biophysical sensing

Optimata Virtual patient algorithms .

TactileTech Tactile Technologies develops and commercializes a new tactile sensing technology for the medical devices industry. The company's technology offers accurate image-guided navigation. The Implant Location System (ILS) applies tactile sensing technology to offer intra-oral image-guided navigation specifically for dental practitioners. It is a computer-guided sensing, navigation and guiding suite for placement of dental implants designed both for the general practitioner and the expert.

MST - Medical Surgical Technologies

Image Guided Laparoscopy

Medtronic Navegation Israel Ltd

Surgical navegation systems based on advanced imaging technologies (MRI) Part of Medtronic.

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Mazor Surgical Technologies

Mazor applied expertise in the development of its surgical guidance platform, SmartAssist. The SmartAssist platform enables surgeons to perform at an unprecedented level of precision - executing delicate procedures with more certainty, simplicity, control and speed than is possible with unassisted freehand surgery. Its purpose is to guide the surgeon to the precise location of execution, enabling the accurate placement of surgical tools with rigorous exactness. The SmartAssist platform incorporates patent pending CT-fluoroscopy registration software, and its patent pending bone-attached guidance device is based on miniature robotic technology.

Dune Medical Devices Dune Medical Devices is engaged in the development and commercialization

of highly advanced, real-time, tissue characterization devices. Dune’s devices enable complete, residual-free, therapeutic excisions. Dune Medical has developed a platform technology for real-time identification and localization of sub-millimeter cancer cell clusters. Embedded in hand-held devices, the technology will be used in open surgical procedures to help surgeons identify

tumor margins and avoid cancer residual. In endoscopic procedures, it will provide detection and surveillance and enable less invasive, yet complete, endoscopy-based therapy.

Visionsense VisionSense develops breakthrough stereoscopic endoscope technologies for minimally invasive surgery (MIS). Created by medical, hi-tech and business professionals, Envision develops software-based technologies that effectively

replace conventional endoscopes, enabling the development of new MIS procedures and revolutionizing the utilization and impact of MIS worldwide.

NeuroSonix Ltd. NeuroSonix develops an innovative implementation of acoustic radiation forces for the manipulation of emboli flowing in the arterial blood stream in

order to eliminate neurological injury during open heart surgery.

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Sagacity Systems Ltd Sagacity Systems has developed mindQ, a computer-aided survey program, utilizes a unique and innovative research model which combines qualitative psychological projective techniques with a quantitative research platform. In addition to asking basic quantitative (such as textual and scaling) questions, mindQ enables researchers to gain valuable insight about consumer behavior, needs and desires by utilizing advanced technology and research tools from the cognitive psychology field. Using mindQ, researchers may design a survey, send it to respondents by email or via survey panels, and produce deeply insightful results instantaneously.

Assistive Technologies STS Speech Therapy Systems, Ltd

STS Speech Therapy Systems, Ltd. is an innovative hi-tech start-up company specializing in rehabilitative and assistive technologies for people with disabilities. The company's products include feedback software and specialized hardware.

Step-Hear Ltd. Step-Hear is developing an information and navigation reference point system - Step-Hear(TM) - designed for the use of blind and visually impaired people.

The company's product is based on RF (Radio Frequency) technology. It's easy to install and use, can be used universally, has multiple applications and inexpensive. The Step-Hear’s product consists of two units: Base and Activator. The Base is installed in key locations, with pre-recorded information. The Activator, held by the user, vibrates to notify that there is a

Step-Hear nearby. Pressing a button on the activator will trigger the audible recorded information from the Base also providing proximity and directionality to the location.

MediGait MediGait has developed and commercialized wearable devices for helping people with neuro-motor impairments, such as Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy and brain-stroke, perform their bodily motor functions. The Virtual Walker developed by the company is a dynamic-feedback virtual reality device which has been clinically shown to significantly improve gait in movement disorders patients.

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BioXtrim BioXtrim is developing a unique non-cognitive robot for after stroke patients. The company's innovative approach to motor-learning, effectively shortens the Neuro-rehabilitation period by more than 50% for patients after stroke or other Motor-Neuro injury.

Motorika Robot assisted rehabilitation (stroke). Motorika develops and markets devices for neuromuscular retraining of the upper extremities following stroke. Reo(TM), the company's flagship product family, is a robotic-based system for efficient repetitive training activities. Reo Therapy actively engages patients in repetitive exercises to improve arm function, while therapists benefit from patient progress monitoring and practice efficiency. With its innovative, next

generation product offering, Motorika has established itself as a pioneer and leader in this emerging, high-potential field.

Biolert Ltd BioLert develops and commercializes a reliable, user friendly, Epilepsy Seizures Alert device (EpiLert),that alerts patients' caregivers to the onset of an epilepsy attack, thus ensuring prompt help and improving the quality of

life of the patients as well as their families.

MediTouch Ltd. MediTouch aims to develop, implement and market an innovative biofeedback system for assessment, training and improving the human hand functionality.

Artificial Intelligence - Speech/Voice Recognition/ Analytics and Information technologies

BrainDamage Ltd. Natural Thinking and Artificial Intelligence that will change the way people interact with computers, BrainDamage is focused on developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies that enhance enterprise and Internet applications. The company is developing visionary AI technologies that will lead the industry and eventually enable to build a machine that replicates human thinking.

Artificial Intelligence (Ai) Ltd.

Artificial Intelligence (Ai) is the world's leading AI research project, focusing on creating genuine Artificial Intelligence - the technology that enables machines to converse with humans in natural language. Based on a groundbreaking approach, Ai's technology will pass the Turing Test for machine intelligence by 2011.

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TrainVision Trainvision develops computer based courseware systems that use artificial intelligence (AI) processes that are based on accumulation of behavior patterns and results of students' learning. Each courseware item has four tracks: basic; revision; "tips"; and grading tests. The courseware is presented in a unique structured form that facilitates the understanding of the material learned. The company has completed the production of its first courseware item (telemarketing) and is developing courseware for other subjects such as direct marketing mix (DMM), negotiation, dealing with sales objections, identifying customers and buyers, body language and much more.

Pomidor Ltd Pomidor is a leader in Pattern Recognition and Artificial Intelligence

technologies. Pomidor is performing unique projects in strategic areas of high-tech with a huge potential. The projects are: 1) Automatic Detection of Suicide Terrorists by Fast Digital Analysis of Facial Expression of Their Emotions; 2) Pattern Recognition Methods for Computer Aided Diagnostics in Radiography, Computer Tomography, MRI and Mammography; 3) Diagnostics

of fetus's normal (or not normal) evolution on the early and advanced stages of a pregnancy by automatic analysis of movements of the fetus; 4) Automatic Optical Inspection in Semiconductors and Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing Processes by Using the Pattern Recognition Methods; 5) Exchange Development Tendencies Prediction by Pattern Recognition and Artificial Intelligence methods.

Santiaga Technologies Ltd

Santiaga is managing research, development and marketing of innovative Voice Recognition and Voice Interface based systems. Santiaga is the owner of revolutionary technologies that encompasses algorithms and methods for enabling people to efficiently communicate with machines.

Tuval Software Industries

Natural Text-to-Speech Voices

Natural Speech Communications Ltd

Speech recognition and analytics

Clear Forrest Text Analytics

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Celebros Ltd, Celebros is the developer of the Qwiser™ Salesperson search solution designed specifically to meet the needs of online retailers. Qwiser's(TM) feature laden solution uses proprietary algorithms and specially created knowledge bases. The end-to-end solution is based on a new approach to search that places the online shopper at the center, with the knowledge that when shoppers easily find what they want, they buy.

Ginger Ginger Software has developed a groundbreaking product for automatic text correction. Ginger's novel patent-pending text-correction algorithm automatically analyzes the error context of written texts, and selects the best-fit semantic and grammatical correction.

Click Fox ClickFox is a pioneer in Customer Behavior Intelligence. Its patented software enables companies to transform existing customer data into true, objective insight by showing customers’ step-by-step behavior within self-service systems, such as voice and speech-enabled IVRs, web, kiosks and CRM applications. ClickFox translates interactions from multiple service touch

points into an intuitive, visual map, revealing quickly and easily what customers actually do and why, so that companies can align customer needs to their business objectives.

Mate - Intelligent video Israel

MATE Intelligent Video is a global provider of innovative, real time video analytics solutions for proactive video and IP surveillance, people and car counting, and tailgating detection. MATE's advanced video content analysis technology detects and analyzes potential threats and hazards, generating real-time alerts based on user's pre-defined parameters. MATE has gained extensive experience in the video analytics field, and has positioned itself as a market leader. Leveraging an open architecture, MATE's flexible and field-proven solutions integrate easily into any network topology, and are sold, installed and supported by top tier systems integrators and distributors worldwide.

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Intellinx Ltd Intellinx is a pioneer in end-user behavior tracking solutions for safeguarding against insider threat. The Intellinx agent-less solution provides comprehensive user behavior monitoring across multiple platforms with no impact on performance. By providing the tools to detect and prevent fraud attempts and information leakage

Idioma Ltd Idioma is a pioneer in audio and video search technologies, Idioma has developed SmartLog - a family of products for tracking, storing, indexing and retrieving audio and video data. SmartLog products make it possible to automate the media monitoring process, consolidate the information, and provide digitized media, business, and music information reports on demand.

FTK Technologies Ltd FTK addresses human computer interaction (HCI) problems by enhancing the speed of data inputting, reducing typing errors and improving the usability of software applications. FTK's first product is FastKeys application which provides a leading and innovative solution for simple multifunctional and multilingual data entry tasks. By displaying a virtual keyboard and a real time

simulation of the user’s hands on the computer's monitor screen, the FastKeys system facilitates an effective, ergonomic and convenient way to input data.

MOR Music Objects Recognition

MOR Music technology brings to life deadpan computer playback by combining an Analysis Engine with Performance Parameters Processors. Music Objects such as cadences, voice hierarchy, appoggiaturas, rhythmic structures and score expressions are grouped into three categories: Global Infrastructure, Timeline Punctuation and Local Events. The Performance Parameters Processors, connected to the analyzed Music Objects, set values to sound parameters such as Tempo, Velocity and Duration according to performance presets.

Contec Vision Contec Vision develops and globally markets an Information Technology development platform enabling extensive customization of Workflow and Clinical Content for Healthcare Applications. The company specializes in web based technologies for building valuable Electronic Medical Records systems

(EMR) and Workflow Management solutions.

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Nemesysco Ltd Nemesysco is dedicated to developing non-invasive investigation tools, fraud prevention, CRM applications and psychological evaluators using its unique and patented state of the art voice analysis technology.

Linguistic Agents Linguistic Agents has developed technology that serves as a bridge between Free Flowing Language and Formal Language, thereby enabling machines to understand and act upon free flowing language constructs. Powered by advanced theories, Linguistic Agents offers a Full Syntactic Parser that works. This enables the dissemination and understanding of information. The technology is powerful yet light enough for seamless integration into existing

and new applications in a vast array of environments.

Learning and Training NeuroCognitive Solutions (NCS) Ltd

NeuroCognitive Solutions (NCS) develops human resources technologies for training and education, decision-making, problem solving, and interpersonal dynamics based on advances in brain research. The initial focus of the company is on applying advances in the cognitive neuroscience of learning and memory to organizational training. The company is also developing a computer program to document and teach expert knowledge that cannot be expressed in terms of rules. Subsidiary of Hoshen Eliav Systems Engineering Ltd. Primarily focused on R&D, but also has a training unit that implements solutions at client enterprises.

BrainPOP LLC BrainPOP creates animated, curriculum-based content that supports educators and engages students. The company's online resources include BrainPOP, for grades 3 and up; BrainPOP Jr., for grades K-3; and BrainPOP Espanol. The company's newest resource, BrainPOP Educators, features free tips, tools, and

best practices by and for our teacher community. The website covers the core curriculum subjects in: Science, English, Math, Social Studies, Technology & Health, Arts & Music.

ACE Applied Cognitive Engineering Ltd.

Software for sports training (coordination, attention control, peripheral vision, perception….)

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Artificial Tutor Ltd. (Matisto)

Artificial Tutor is developing a unique software for private tutoring named Matisto. The software processes the input from the students, analyzes their intentions and estimate if it is the correct step to the solution. The software can point out the origins of the students' errors, and suggest ways to fix them. It also can build a personal profile according to the students' abilities and make adjusted exercises to match it.

Aljamiado Learning Technologies Ltd.

Adaptive software

Halomda Educational Software

Halomda is developing an educational software in Math and Sciences. The company's leading concept is to produce teaching means combining open

simulative environment with intelligent responses and full guidance for the student.

Easyreader Education Ltd.

Easyreader Education developed an interactive multimedia program on CD-ROMs, for building reading skills of phonetic languages after 15 hours of practice. The first product, Fonty, teaches reading of English to various

populations. The program is designed to attain an automatic articulate (spoken) response of the reader to the printed word. The use of voice recognition technology for real time feedback and the visual means (graphic and animation) throughout the program produce the required reinforcement.

Knowledgenet e-Learning Systems Ltd.

Interactive Learning. Knowledgenet are developing client server platform for e-learning

Simlat Ltd. Simlat is dedicated to the improvement of the human factor in the world of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV). Simlat is offering unique training programs utilizing sophisticated simulation systems - ST1. These training programs consist mainly of mission oriented, geo-specific scenarios along with comprehensive, well proven training methodology. Simlat's goal is to generate the most effective & efficient training solutions for any type of UAV platform, payload or mission

MegaLearning Ltd. Intuitive Internet use

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Imply Simulators Ltd. Imply Simulators is a software and visual production company that leverages rich platforms as a technological environment for the development of innovative PC-based simulators and training solutions.

MBCD Career Decisions Software/online (see http://kivunim.huji.ac.il/meshiv.html too)

Cognifit CogniFit creates applications that assess, train and enhance cognitive and psychomotor abilities. It does so by combining the latest discoveries and knowledge about the human brain with advanced technology and communication techniques. CogniFit delivers a suite of products that

enhances the quality of life among its users by offering the user a personalized training system, which continuously adapts itself to the user's needs and progress. Designed for use with PC's, CogniFit's user- friendly training programs adapt to the user's performance and progress.

Degem Systems Holdings Ltd

Degem Systems is a developer, producer and supplier of training and educational systems. Degem offers solutions ranging from training systems and turnkey projects for the general education market to advanced professional training systems for industry. Degem Systems course offerings span the following fields: Electronics, Avionics, Communications, Automotive technology, Manufacturing processes, Air-conditioning and refrigeration technology, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Science & Technology and Agriculture.

Til International Psychological Assessment

Various IBM Laboratories Israel

Probably anything

Unitronics Unitronics is a designer, developer, producer & marketer of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). Unitronics systems division provide integrated automated parking, automated warehousing and logistic solutions, ranging from consulting and conceptual design, to long-term service and maintenance, through general contracting and complete turn-key projects.

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Cell Therapy CellCure Neurosciences Ltd.

CellCure, jointly owned by ES Cell International (ESI) and Hadasit, is active in nerve cells and nervous disorders (such as Parkinson), based on ESI technology. CellCure is a stem cell therapy company focused on cures for Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative diseases.

BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Inc.

The Company develops neural-like stem cell therapeutic products for treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. The company's initial focus is on developing treatments for ALS and Parkinson's Disease

GeneGrafts LTD GeneGrafts is developing a proprietary platform technology for cardiac arrhythmias and neurological disorders. GeneGrafts is focused on the development of a treatment for arterial fibrillation and Parkinson’s disease.

Pharma Dexcel Pharma Dexcel Pharma researches, develops, manufactures and markets prescription and non-prescription pharmaceuticals, as well as unique technologies for controlled drug delivery. Its products focus on the treatment of gastroenterological, cardiovascular, and central nervous system diseases,

providing meaningful clinical benefits for chronic patients.

Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.

Taro's medications are used primarily in dermatology, pediatrics, cardiology and neurology. They invested 12-16% of gross sales in research each year, for a total of more than $190 million. Today, approximately one in five Taro employees work in R&D, led by more than 70 M.D. and Ph.D. scientists.

D-Pharm D-Pharm is a pharmaceutical company that designs and develops innovative drugs for the treatment of brain disorders.

Neurim Pharmaceuticals

(Small molecule drug development) Neurim is a drug discovery and development company. Neurim is focused on age-related disorders, primarily in the central nervous system. Circadin(R) is the company's first product reaching marketing approval. Other products are at various stages of preclinical and clinical development for insomnia, Alzheimer, Parkinson, etc...)

Teva Teva has a diversified development portfolio and includes the treatment of

neurological disorders Please note: Teva is not only generics

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Biopharma BiolineRX Partnering with researchers, universities and biotech companies to further the development of promising compounds, BioLineRx advances compounds from early stage discovery and lead generation to advanced clinical trials, regulatory approval and marketing.

Intellect Neurosciences Israel Ltd.

Intellect Neurosciences, Inc. is a development-stage biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery and development of therapeutic products designed to slow, arrest and ultimately prevent Alzheimer's disease and other serious aging disorders. An R&D subsidiary of Intellect Neurosciences Inc., USA

BrainTact Ltd.

(website under construction)

Braintact develops a novel drug for the treatment of acute and chronic

neurodegenerative disorders. As a novel neuroprotective strategy, the company has established the feasibility of accelerating the naturally occurring brain-to-blood Glu efflux and attain thereby a decrease of deleterious Glu in the brain.

Proneuron

Biotechnologies

It is focused in the treatment of debilitating central nervous system (CNS)

disorders. Proneuron was determined to establish itself as a fully integrated company that will independently develop and commercialize therapies for niche CNS disorders. Proneuron was focusing its expertise in cell therapy and neuroimmunology.

QBI (Quark Pharmaceuticals, Inc.)

RNAi based drugs. QBI has a fully integrated drug development platform that spans therapeutic target identification to drug development. Basic research facilities are at QBI Enterprises Ltd. in Israel. QBI Enterprises Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Quark Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Therapeutical Devices Surpass Medical Ltd A startup company that developes technologies for the prevention of embolic stroke and for treatment of intracranial aneurysms.

Research Tools Compugen Compugen is engaged in the discovery and licensing of product candidates to the drug and diagnostic industry. The Company's powerful discovery engines enable the predictive discovery of numerous potential therapeutic and diagnostic biomarkers. To date, Compugen's product discovery efforts and its

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initial discovery engines have focused mainly within the areas of cancer, immune-related and cardiovascular diseases. The Company's primary commercialization pathway for its therapeutic and diagnostic product candidates is to enter into milestone and revenue sharing out-licensing and joint development agreements with leading companies.

Sigma Aldrige Research Chemicals and biological (include development)

Alomone Labs Molecular tools for neuroscience

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