Monthly Archives: September 2018

Startup wins Euro sports-tech award

Israel’s Track160 won the 2018 European SportsTech competition in Hamburg. Track160 is developing a fully automatic team sports analytics service using deep learning technology. The system tracks player and ball position and produces performance and tactical metrics. https://www.israel21c.org/israeli-sports-analytics-firm-wins-euro-tech-award/ http://www.track160.com/

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Chilean cherries to China

Israeli-based StePac together with Israel’s Tadbik have developed Xgo modified atmosphere resealable lidding film to extend the shelf-life of fresh fruit and reduce waste. It will be showcased at the Asia Fruit Logistica trade show in Hong Kong and used … Continue reading

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Why Israeli bees are thriving

Although I posted the video on World Bee Day (20th May), this article explains why Israel’s bee population is increasing, in contrast to that of the rest of the world. It is mainly due to the vast planting of trees … Continue reading

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Eye of Sauron powers up

A new 240-meter high solar thermal tower near Beersheva in Israel’s Negev Desert has been connected to the country’s electrical grid. Nicknamed the “Eye of Sauron” from the novel and film “Lord of the Rings”, the tower will generate 121 … Continue reading

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More Solutions

I reported previously (see here) on the book “Solution Nation” by David Wanetick, which describes 62 Israeli startups developing solutions to some of the World’s most intractable problems.  David generously sent me a copy of his book which I’m finding … Continue reading

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UN honors Israeli woman

I reported previously (10th Dec) on Israeli startup ECOncrete, which develops eco-friendly concrete products. Its founder, marine biologist Shimrit Perkol-Finkel won the Western Europe nomination for the United Nations’ first “We Empower” competition for female entrepreneurs. https://www.israel21c.org/israeli-marine-biologist-wins-un-business-contest-award/ https://www.vitalvoices.org/people/dr-shimrit-perkol-finkel/ https://www.vitalvoices.org/weempower/ https://www.youtube.com/embed/4RHKXdD54K0?rel=0

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Protecting UK and Australia’s armies

The UK Ministry of Defense has bought six of the latest anti-drone systems developed by Israel’s Rafael for $20 million to protect sensitive facilities from drones. The Australian Defense Force has bought Rafael’s Trophy Active Protection System for its armored … Continue reading

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Freedom of worship for all

As Israel’s Muslim and Druze communities began celebrating the Eid al-Adha festival, PM Benjamin Netanyahu posted a video wishing them “Eid al-Adha mubarak”. He was proud that in Israel we have freedom of worship for all: Muslims, Druze, Christians, Baha’is, … Continue reading

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Co-existence at summer camp for cancer kids

The summer camp run by Camp Sunrise for children with cancer in Beit Yehoshua has 20% Arab children. The ones in Beersheba and Ramat Yochanan are nearer 50% Arab. The Jewish and Arab children forget their illnesses and differences and … Continue reading

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Bringing sweet music to a Muslim state

The Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra performed at the Gabala International Music Festival in the Muslim state of Azerbaijan. The JSO was warmly received by music lovers during their second performance in one of the most important classical music events in Azerbaijan. … Continue reading

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