Teen participants from the Unistream nonprofit presented innovative ventures to business leaders from around the world during the organization’s international investment panel, a flagship event simulating real-world startup fundraising and investor pitching.
Among the projects showcased were a smart beaded bracelet that reminds users to take medication, a social app designed to boost teenagers’ confidence, and an innovative aluminum-based cast support.
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Israeli teen innovators pitch startups to an international investment panel,
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Unistream, which trains thousands of teenagers each year in business, technological and social entrepreneurship, held the online panel last week under the leadership of founder and chairman Rony Zarom and CEO Ifat Bechor. The event marked a major milestone for third-year participants in EdVenture, Unistream’s three-year entrepreneurship program, designed to mirror the real startup journey—from concept to investor presentation.
Dozens of business professionals from across the globe joined the Zoom session as student teams from throughout Israel—from Kiryat Shmona in the north to the Negev and Eilat in the south, representing both Jewish and Arab communities—presented their ventures in business English.
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Team from Netanya introduced a smart beaded bracelet connected to a mobile app that stores medication and reminds users to take it
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One team from Netanya introduced a smart beaded bracelet connected to a mobile app that stores medication and reminds users to take it. The bracelet is designed to maintain privacy while offering a convenient, discreet and stylish daily solution for managing medication.
Another group from the Jordan Valley presented a social-confidence app aimed at teenagers struggling with appearance and self-image. Using AI to identify hair type, the app provides tutorials, product suggestions, styling ideas and a supportive online community.
“I went through a period when my appearance changed and my confidence dropped,” said Shira Kaplan, 16, a Unistream participant from Kibbutz Kinneret. “We wanted to create an app that gives teens tools, confidence and support. Users will be able to enter their hair type and receive personalized guidance, while also connecting to a supportive community where they can share, consult and grow.”
Kaplan added that the team already has a working prototype and hopes to continue developing the platform. “We truly believe in our project and its potential to help many teenagers,” she said.
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Teen innovators pitch their project to global business leaders in online presentation
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Ifat Bechor, CEO of Unistream, said the organization was proud to present its work to the international community. “The investment panel allows our youth to experience the most authentic form of entrepreneurship—presenting real ventures in English before global business leaders,” she said. “The teenagers delivered impressive presentations, and we are extremely proud of them.”
Bechor also highlighted the importance of international support. “The dedication of business leaders from around the world who volunteered their time is deeply moving. Their support for Israel and for our mission gives us strength," she said, adding: "Unistream will continue empowering youth from the social and geographic periphery, providing them with the tools they need to succeed and to shape the future of Israel.”