In a world where humanitarian need grows faster than our ability to respond, PollyLabs is working to fast-track innovation in aid. This piece offers a high-level overview of our findings from the thesis-forming process, examining how proven technologies — from supply chain optimization to AI — can help every dollar of humanitarian funding go further, faster, and fairer.

Since October 7th, 2023, prolonged reserve duty has profoundly disrupted the lives of hundreds of thousands of Israeli families. PollyLabs launched the Reserve Force Tech (RFT) initiative to explore how tech can help. This report summarizes Phase 1 of that effort: a targeted exploration to identify the most critical unmet needs—and uncover where tech-based solutions could drive the greatest impact.

Food is the essence of life, woven into every aspect of our existence. It fuels economies, helps us connect with heritage or community, and holds the power to harm or heal precious landscapes. In this report, we explore why regenerative agriculture is one of our strategic focus areas.

The Rebuilding Better report seeks to support leaders in philanthropy, social enterprise, and investment as they navigate high-stakes decisions in uncertain times. The report offers a practical framework for identifying opportunity within disruption, emphasizing often-overlooked drivers of resilience: technology, innovative financial models, and private-sector collaboration.

Two key uncertainties—conflict escalation and internal stability—will shape Israel’s recovery needs. This resource outlines four scenarios to reveal risks and opportunities and identifies “no-regret” strategies to guide adaptable, resilient recovery efforts.

This report provides insights into the recovery and resilience of four critical sectors in Israel over the next 12–18 months: the economy, mental health, shared society, and education. It highlights the key challenges and opportunities shaping each area and offers perspective on what recovery could look like in practice.