Monthly Archives: February 2019

Whole food algae product launched

Posted on February 23, 2019

I’ve reported previously (see here) on Israeli-based startup Algatech and the trials of its AstaPure product. Algatech has just launched AstaPure Arava, suitable to be integrated into multiple food products. AstaPure’s active ingredient astaxanthin can benefit gastro, visual and muscle … Continue reading →

Posted in Economy & Business | Leave a comment

Israel exports half a billion flowers

Posted on February 23, 2019

If you received flowers on Valentine’s day, there’s a good chance that they originated in Israel. Over 500 million stems are exported every year.  65% go to the Netherlands, famous for its tulips. https://www.israel21c.org/a-valentines-day-look-at-israels-flower-industry/

Posted in Economy & Business | Leave a comment

Merck’s latest Israeli venture

Posted on February 23, 2019

I’ve reported previously (see here) on Germany’s Merck and its many Israeli links. Merck’s VC arm M Ventures has just launched another startup incubator PMatX.  It will support Israeli companies specializing in advanced electronic products including semiconductors and sensor technologies. … Continue reading →

Posted in Economy & Business | Leave a comment

Israeli wine from Samaria to China

Posted on February 23, 2019

The Psagot Winery in Samaria has begun exporting and marketing Israeli wine to the city of Guangzhou in southern China, with a population of over 13 million people. Psagot Winery produces more than 350,000 bottles annually of which 70% is … Continue reading →

Posted in Economy & Business | Leave a comment

Israeli spacecraft is in orbit

Posted on February 23, 2019

On Thu 21st Feb at 20:45 EST, I watched the live launch of the rocket carrying Beresheet – Israel SpaceIL’s (and the world’s first) privately-funded moon lander. See video launch at 16:30; Stage 1 separation at T+3mins; booster return at … Continue reading →

Posted in Science & Technology | Leave a comment

An innovation lab to protect the environment

Posted on February 23, 2019

Israel is to establish an innovation laboratory specializing in environmental protection and sustainability. The government will provide millions of shekels to participating startups. Priority will be given to those with solutions for highly-polluting industries near to population centers. https://www.jpost.com/Jpost-Tech/Environment/Israel-to-establish-multi-million-dollar-environmental-protection-lab-580311 https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3756015,00.html

Posted in Science & Technology | Leave a comment

Downhill thrills

Posted on February 23, 2019

I reported 3 years ago (see here) on Israel’s RideOn and its Augmented Reality goggles. The latest version – the Mohawk – is a full-face helmet. It includes GPS, 4K video, SOS button and ten-megapixel camera and much more. It … Continue reading →

Posted in Science & Technology | Leave a comment

Dial 119 for hacker alert

Posted on February 23, 2019

Israel has now got its own hotline for computer users to call when they think that they have been the victim of a cyber-attack.  The 24/7 free service is the initiative of the national Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) based … Continue reading →

Posted in Science & Technology | Leave a comment

Protecting medical systems

Posted on February 23, 2019

I reported previously about two Israeli cybersecurity startups (Votiro and Medigate) specializing in the healthcare arena. Israel’s CyberMDX is another – it has begun an 18-month project to implement its protection on all the systems of Michigan Medicine, part of … Continue reading →

Posted in Science & Technology | Leave a comment

Making Jaffa port eco-friendly

Posted on February 23, 2019

I reported previously (see here) on the marine biodiversity benefits of Israel’s ECOncrete. Atarim, Tel Aviv’s coastline developer, has placed ECOncrete’s units at Jaffa port to encourage fauna and flora growth. ECOncrete products are also at Brooklyn Bridge, Rotterdam, Herzliya … Continue reading →

Posted in Science & Technology | Leave a comment