An average backyard swimming pool can lose thousands of gallons of water per year to evaporation, so you can imagine how much water evaporates out of a reservoir in the Israeli desert. But impermeable reservoir covers manufactured by a Rhode Island company can cut evaporation almost to zero, saving communities millions of dollars as well as preserving their most precious resource. The Pawtucket-based Cooley Group produces a diverse array of products, including the super thin

The maritime sector is on the verge of technology disruption. Israel - the Startup Nation - has a lot to offer; Innovation is what the local vibrant hi-tech ecosystem is all about. Startups, universities, investors, venture capital and supportive government - all join forces to create the most innovative environment next to the Silicon Valley. theDOCK, founded by veteran Israeli hi-tech leaders, is a venture capital fund and accelerator focused on ports, shipping and maritime