Tech It Forward News
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This company links brands with tech start-ups, here are its predictions for beauty
Tech It Forward, an innovation agency based in Tel Aviv, is facilitating collaborations, investments, acquisitions and partnerships between international corporations, investors and Israeli start-ups. The company specialises in beauty tech and has previously worked with brands such as Natura, Avon, Boticario, Cartier Women’s Initiative and L’Oréal.
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Israeli applications underway for a spot at the ‘Startup World Cup’ 2021
Israeli startups are currently applying to compete in the annual Startup World Cup, a global startup competition. The regional winner will be flown to Silicon Valley to pitch their company to a panel of experts for a $1 million investment from Pegasus Tech Ventures. The competition is hosted in Israel by Tech It Forward, a tech consulting and event agency. At the time of writing, 84 early-stage and round A companies have applied. The winner will represent Israel, competing against other finalists from almost 60 countries.
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Tech It Forward ospita 1° evento Cartier Women's Initiative Israele
On February 28, 2023, Tech It Forward, an Israeli innovation hub, and Cartier Women’s Initiative hosted their first networking event in Israel. The event was aimed at women entrepreneurs, professionals, and investors. It featured presentations from the founders of Tech It Forward and the global program director of Cartier Women’s Initiative. Five startups presented their ideas, including AI-based personalized menus, AI and chemoinformatics for predicting the effect of cosmetics on the skin, and a health screening and monitoring device. The event aimed to provide women entrepreneurs with the support, resources, and opportunities to succeed.
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UAE Royal Family-owned Seed Group seeks opportunities in Israel through local presence | CTech
Seed Group, a UAE-based company owned by the Royal Family of Dubai, has appointed Israel-based Tech It Forward as its Israel Country manager. This partnership will provide Israeli startups with the opportunity to collaborate and invest across the UAE. Tech It Forward will operate as the Country Manager for Seed Group to help connect startups with innovative technologies with collaborative opportunities across the regions. It will help scout relevant Israeli technologies and startups and connect them to a new market and launchpad in the UAE.
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Cartier's Women's Initiative Launches In Israel, Now Open To Applications
The Cartier Women’s Initiative, an international entrepreneurship program, is expanding to Israel in partnership with Tech It Forward, an Israeli agency that connects startups with global firms. The program, which aims to empower women impact entrepreneurs, will be looking for women-led businesses, startups, and researchers to join the 2023 edition. Winners of the program will receive grants of up to $100,000, along with mentoring, coaching, and networking opportunities. The initiative is open to women-run and women-owned businesses from any country and sector that aims to generate a strong and sustainable social and/or environmental impact.
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How Israel Is Leading the Beauty Tech Revolution
Israel is becoming a hub for beauty tech start-ups, attracting investment from multinational companies like L’Oréal and Natura. Tech It Forward, an innovation agency based in Tel Aviv, is helping to introduce these corporations to new Israeli innovations. Start-ups such as MeNow!, Smart Resilin, and Oddity are developing technologies ranging from personalized skincare recommendations to biomimicry and blockchain technology. L’Oréal has also partnered with Israeli tech companies Coloright and Breezometer to develop new products and services.
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Natura Scouts Israeli Technologies For Sustainable Beauty And Wellness
Brazilian cosmetics company Natura & Co is seeking Israeli beauty technologies and startups to promote sustainability in the beauty and wellness industry. The company has launched the Natura Innovation Challenge in Israel, in partnership with Israeli consulting and tech events agency Tech It Forward, to identify promising beauty-related research and technologies. Natura is looking for early-stage technology, digital, and biotech-based ventures from pre-seed to Round A that provide quality products and services backed by academic research. The deadline for applications is June 21st, with selected startups and projects to be revealed a month later.
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