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Technion ingenuity is addressing some of humankind’s most pressing problems: ending hunger and water scarcity, discovering sustainable energy alternatives, and developing noninvasive cancer therapies and other medical interventions.
The inventions highlighted here are just a sample of some of the most recent innovations made by Technion students, faculty, and alumni.
Whatever new challenge Israel faces, it’s likely the solution will be born at the Technion.
Driving High Tech Forward
Storing Data With DNA
Research led by Technion Prof. Eitan Yaakobi
A team of Technion researchers is finding a way to encode digital information in DNA, striving to replace massive, energy-intensive data centers with microscopic strands — and taking a cue from nature to transform data storage.
Vidoes – in a Flash
Decart is led by Technion alumnus Dean Leitersdorf
Decart is pioneering AI’s next frontier: real-time videos. While its competitors focus on text generation, Decart is developing products that generate and manipulate video instantaneously, turning everyday users into “Hollywood” producers.
Quantum Smartphones
Technion Ph.D. student Amit Kam and Ph.D. graduate Shai Tsesses
Researchers have uncovered a new form of quantum entanglement, a discovery that not only marks a milestone in physics, but could also open the door to tiny quantum chips that fit inside smartphones and laptops, making this tech faster, more secure, and more powerful.
Advancing Human Health
Drug-Free Weight Loss Pill
Developed by Epitomee Medical, cofounded by alumnus Shimon Eckhouse
Epitomee® is an FDA-cleared weight management medical device — a pharmaceutical-free pill that expands in the stomach, causing early satiety and resulting in reduced food intake. The pill naturally clears out of the body after several hours.
Improving Cancer Treatment
Founder and CEO Yossi Abu and Chief Strategy Officer Eran Naveh, both alumni
A new platform by TechsoMed, using AI through ultrasound imaging allows physicians to see exactly what’s happening in real time while they kill (or ablate) a tumor using targeted heat through a needle. Thermal ablation therapy, a minimally invasive procedure for small tumors, has huge benefits over surgery or chemotherapy.
Painless Diabetes Breakthrough
Developed by Prof. Hossam Haick and researchers from the Technion and China
The MCBM system is a painless wearable microneedle device that continuously tracks glucose and medication levels through fluid just beneath the skin, enabling real-time, personalized diabetes care and adaptable monitoring for other chronic diseases.
Protecting our Planet
Pulling Water From Thin Air
H2OLL invented by Profs. David Broday and Eran Friedler
H2OLL pulls moisture from the air to produce clean drinking water — even in arid conditions — without the need for an external power source, offering a sustainable water solution for Israel and the world.
The Future of Concrete
Developed by Technion researchers
CyanoGems integrates bacteria into 3D-printed models made of sand that can repair its own cracks, extend building life, and reduce maintenance — offering a sustainable solution for an industry responsible for 40% of global carbon emissions. The project is led by Asst. Prof. Shany Barath and Prof. Yechezkel Kashi, in collaboration with Ph.D. student Perla Armaly, master’s student Yuval Berger, and Dr. Lubov Illiasafov.
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
Collaborative research by the Technion and Boeing
With early testing now complete, the Boeing–Technion SAF Innovation Center is moving into hands-on development, turning promising ideas into solutions that can be used in the real world. The goal is to unlock 100% sustainable aviation fuel for aircraft by 2030.
Safeguarding Israel
Deflecting Rockets With Lasers
Developed by alumni at Rafael Advanced Defense Systems
Iron Beam destroys short-range rockets, artillery, and mortar bombs using a laser beam — eliminating the need for expensive interceptor missiles. This extremely cost-effective defense system complements Iron Dome, which was also conceived and developed by Technion alumni.
A Shield Against Cyberattacks
Armis Security founded by alumni Yevgeny Dibrov and Nadir Izrael
Armis developed software that gives organizations a complete, real‑time picture of every device and digital asset they own — along with the risks, vulnerabilities, and relationships between them, enabling companies to see, prioritize, and reduce cyber risk across all their devices. In December 2025, it was acquired by the American software giant ServiceNow for an extraordinary $7.75 billion in cash, marking one of the largest cybersecurity exits in Israel’s history.
Engineering Invisibility
Research and Development led by Technion alumnus Gal Harari
The Ministry of Defense is developing camouflage materials that will conceal soldiers and can be molded to take the shape and look of objects, like rocks and trees. (image is a simulation)