For centuries, humans have been fascinated by sleep, and our understanding of it has traced an arc from mythic to scientific. In the early 20th ...
Sara Shnider, our US Academic Innovation Lead, discusses how advancements in brain imaging, genetics, neural stem cell models, and AI are enabling groundbreaking personalized health ...
Discover how smell impacts hormones, cognition, social connections, and the potential of digitizing smell.
The company gained clearance to market its flagship product, Prism for PTSD, the first non-invasive, self-neuromodulation adjunct digital therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
The global problem of insufficient sleep is driving a growing industry and research field dedicated to helping us make the most of our sleep-wake cycle. ...
Tech12 reports on Joy portfolio company, NYX’s neurotech solution for better sleep. Article in Hebrew.
The article delves into the groundbreaking research of Prof. Talma Handler and Prof. Asya Rolls who are studying how the brain can influence immune responses.
In a new paper from 2017 grant recipients Hadas Ikon-Singer, Uri Hertz, Or David Agassi and a research team at the University of Haifa present ...
Joy portfolio company, GrayMatters Health, developer of digital self-neuromodulation therapeutics for mental disorders, announced that it has been named as a Falling Walls Venture Winner.
When we crave a snack, why do we often find ourselves reaching for that cookie instead of an apple? Clearly, one option is healthier than ...
We all know that a good night’s sleep is essential for a healthy mind and body and that a lack of sleep can lead to ...
At Joy’s recent virtual meetup, esteemed researcher Dr. Daniele Di Lernia and Rani Cohen, Co-Founder & Chairman of GrayMatters Health, shared how they are translating ...
Since the onset of the pandemic, more people have been seeking out alternative methods to reduce stress, anxiety, depression and other mental disorders with meditation ...
When I first came to Joy Ventures nearly three years ago, I was excited about the bold mission to bring the world more science-backed consumer ...
With little exposure to daytime sunlight, and nights brightened by screens and indoor and outdoor lighting, our modern lifestyle has thrown us out of sync ...
Research team Félix Schoeller, PhD, Adam Haar Horowitz and Abhinandan Jain of MIT are using their Joy grant to examine whether the wellbeing benefits of naturally-occurring ...
Thanks in large part to the rise of femtech, menopause is only just starting to get its time in the spotlight. The global population of ...
The past year was an inflection point for wellbeing innovation. Equity funding in mental health and wellbeing tech companies alone broke new records as consumer ...
Joy’s CMO-in-Residence Sophie Melnik talks to Globes about fighting for equal pay, and representation in the workplace.
Our CEO, Miri Polachek shares how the Olympics created an opportunity to move the discussion around wellbeing from awareness to solutions (via Geektime).
Over the past decade, the wellness industry has become a formidable consumer market, with 73% of Americans participating in some form of wellness activities. But if the ...
Sophie Melnik Amitay brings 20 years of marketing experience and will help Joy’s existing portfolio accelerate go-to-market and drive growth.
Our CEO, Mir Polachek addresses sector market drivers pushing mental wellbeing funding to new heights.
In a new piece for Mako, our CEO, Miri Polachek examines the impact of stress on the brain & body, and highlights some of the cutting ...
At Joy Ventures, we’re committed to advancing the groundbreaking science and tech of everyday joy and wellbeing – and if it has anything to do ...
At Joy, we’re committed to advancing what we believe is one of the most important emerging endeavors of humanity – improving wellbeing. This is why ...
In case our name didn’t give it away, at Joy, we’re passionate about tech, science, and human-centered design that helps people live life more joyfully. ...
Meet the researchers innovating the future of wellbeing with groundbreaking scientific insights and novel technologies.
What’s driving the billion dollar sleep industry? Our CEO, Miri Polachek talks with WELLTODO about latest innovations and shares where we’re placing our bets.
Necessity is the mother of invention 2020 was a year. A year that transformed the world as we knew it, a year that upended our ...
In her piece for Thrive Global, Joy’s Dr. Hagit Alon argues that technology may just be the necessary element needed for a new age of ...
In our most recent event with Start-up Nation Central, we hosted best-selling author Dr. Nina Vasan and an investors panel to discuss designing wellbeing products ...
In a new piece for Entrepreneur, Joy’s CEO, Miri Polachek breaks down the wellbeing trends we expect to dominate in the coming year & beyond.
Introducing our new portfolio company, Myndlift! Myndlift is democratizing clinically validated neurofeedback training and reimagining it for a broad spectrum of brain wellness applications.
We are thrilled to announce our latest investment in Embr Labs, the first thermal wellness technology company unlocking the therapeutic power of temperature.
We are excited and proud to present Joy’s 2019 Academic Grant cycle! Get to know the 13 academic research projects at the cutting edge of ...
Joy Ventures’ latest report showcasing blue ocean opportunities, trends and startups in an emerging product category: wellbeing gaming.
In our third Wellbeing Academy event, we hosted Nir Eyal for an insightful talk based on his best-selling book, Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products. ...
In his piece for Geektime, Joy Ventures’ Head of Innovation & Venture Design beautifully turns the spotlight on the positive aspect of tech and how ...
Joy Ventures’ CEO, Miri Polachek recently sat down with i24 News to talk about rising wellbeing tech trends & opportunities.
Prof. Haick is bringing his revolutionary diagnostic patch technology to stress management, with the support of a Joy Ventures grant.
We are excited to announce the addition of Joy Ventures’ new Head of Innovation & Venture Design, Ron Gabay, who recently served as a senior strategic designer in a Volkswagen corporate venture and brings with him extensive experience in seeding and transforming new ideas into winning ventures through a design-led approach.
Watch part I & II of the Wellbeing Academy, our event series bringing together thought leaders from our international science and tech communities to share ...
In this report, produced in partnership with Transformative Technologies, we explore how technology, science and human understanding can come together to create empowering experiences for ...
Article originally published on Fast Company | 17.06.2020 The loneliness epidemic was here long before COVID-19, but social distancing and stay-at-home dictates have only made ...
Empty streets, quiet highways, no airplanes flying above… we are living in a difficult, surreal time. In every country in the world, our healthcare systems, ...
Being isolated at home because of the Coronavirus is leading many to seek out technology solutions for emotional support and stress relief. Meditation apps, which offer specialized solutions for the current situation, are seeing rising usage.
Body scans and other types of meditation techniques bring us relaxation. But what’s the science behind this mind-body connection? Professor Amir Amedi is using the ...
Improving sleep is one of the most well-proven paths to wellbeing. NYX Technologies uses neurotechnology to improve sleep and reduce stress. Interview with Tomer Aharonovitch and Ophir Orenstein, Co-Founders of NYX, Joy Ventures’ newest portfolio company.
Interview with CEO and Co-Founder Dr. Fotini Markopoulou on the inspiration for Doppel, the partnership with Joy Ventures and the difference between Silicon Valley and a human-focused approach to emotional tech products
After a successful first course in the past academic year, “Selected Topics in Neurowellness” will be offered at the Hebrew University again this year, bringing leading figures in the field to advanced degree students. Interview with Dr. Mor Nahum.
Biofeedback is making its way from the lab and from hospital clinics to the hands of consumers, and the potential for improving wellness is tremendous. Dr. Yuval Oded – biofeedback expert, psychologist, researcher and serial entrepreneur – talks about the coming biofeedback consumer revolution.
Joy Ventures’ new VP Portfolio Success Liron Nunez Weissman on how the Joy Ventures team chooses projects and teams, and how Joy helps its portfolio companies cross the chasm.
Israel’s Holon Institute of Technology is conducting a special track in its industrial design degree with Joy Ventures, with students developing product ideas for emotional wellbeing.
Mindfulness meditation is proven to contribute to well-being. But what are the physiological mechanisms that connects our bodies and brains, and how can we better understand it to make the benefits of mindfulness more accessible? Dr. Nava Levit-Binnun’s research is trying to crack this puzzle.
Knit orbs that use biofeedback to induce calmness are the exciting brainchild of Noga Sapir, and are based on her unique background in both neuroscience and design.
irtual Reality is finally starting to deliver on the hype of the last couple of years. VR expert and consultant, Omri Berg, who will be speaking at the upcoming Joy Ventures meetup “Tech. Brain. Happiness.” previews the latest technologies.
Our behavior is not only shaped by our brain, but rather more and more research is showing that how we live shapes our brain. Dr. Noa Albelda will speak this week at a Joy Ventures meetup and share the latest scientific developments and insights on how people can take concrete steps to improve wellbeing
Miri Polachek has recently taken the helm at Joy Ventures as CEO. What are the growing trends she sees in neurowellness, and how is Joy Ventures positioned to lead this quickly evolving and growing sector?
Nichol Bradford recently hosted Joy Ventures CEO Avi Yaron at the “Evolution of TransTech Investing" panel at the Transformative Technologies conference in Palo Alto. We spoke with Nichol about the fascinating trends in the Transformative Technology (TransTech) arena, which is progressing at breakneck speeds.
Dr. Michael Gilead’s research demonstrates how cognitive empathy can be used to help us become more resilient. One of the future next step may be commercializing these findings into a consumer product – an app that will help people to deal better with stress. Dr. Gilead’s project is one of eight academic studies to have received Joy Ventures research grant.
