Monthly Archives: September 2019

Safe, low-energy autonomous driving

Posted on September 8, 2019

The technology of Israel’s Cartica AI predicts road behavior (drivers and pedestrians). It uses low power to recognize thousands of object types in all weathers and lighting conditions. It has just received funds to launch its Autonomous AI platform and … Continue reading →

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A global ecosystem for vegans

Posted on September 8, 2019

Israeli startup Vegan Nation is building the world’s first global marketplace for vegans. Its e-commerce platform includes its own digital currency, the VeganCoin (VCN) for businesses, service providers and consumers. It has a vast social network for messaging, sharing content … Continue reading →

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An app to help recycling

Posted on September 8, 2019

Israel’s Environmental Protection Ministry is urging the Israeli public to wise-up on how to recycle products and materials. One of the key resources is the orange recycling bin located outside all residencies in most cities.  The downloadable recycling game Catomolo … Continue reading →

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The first Chinese center of excellence outside China

Posted on September 8, 2019

The Chinese Academy of Sciences is to establish its first center of excellence outside China. The lab, based at Israel’s Bar-Ilan University, will specialize in nanotechnology research – particularly nano-medicine and printing two-dimensional materials. https://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Chinese-Science-Academy-opens-first-foreign-center-of-excellence-in-Israel-599158

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EU funds four promising Israeli researchers

Posted on September 8, 2019

The European Union has awarded European Research Council Starting Grants to four young scientists from Ben-Gurion University. They are Dr. Deborah Toiber (Life Sciences) and three chemists – Prof Manny Shalom, Dr Benjamin Palmer and Dr Joshua Baraban. https://in.bgu.ac.il/en/pages/news/erc_2019.aspx

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Bloomberg foundation launches Innovation Hubs

Posted on September 8, 2019

Bloomberg Philanthropies has launched a new network of innovation hubs, called Hazira. Bloomberg’s existing innovation teams in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Be’er Sheva, will expand to 12 additional cities in Israel. Each will work on a project selected by that … Continue reading →

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Foundation brings good ideas to market

Posted on September 8, 2019

Non-profit Zimin Foundation has set up, in Tel Aviv University, the Zimin Institute for Engineering Solutions Advancing Better Lives. It aims to help ease the path of good ideas to market. More institutes will be set up in Israel and … Continue reading →

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Tech accelerator for startups with female founders

Posted on September 8, 2019

Tel Aviv’s latest accelerator – Women of Startup Nation Accelerator (WOSNA) – launched last week, comprising 11 startups with at least one female founder. Its aim is to change today’s male-orientated domination of top Israeli companies, one female-founded startup at … Continue reading →

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Emergency aid to the Bahamas

Posted on September 8, 2019

Israel-based humanitarian group IsraAID is among the Jewish groups providing help the Bahamas in the wake of Hurricane Dorian’s devastation. This includes distributing relief supplies, deploying filters to provide drinking water, trauma support and assessing further needs. http://www.jta.org/2019/09/04/global/jewish-groups-provide-emergency-help-to-the-bahamas-in-the-wake-of-hurricane-dorian

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Environment support to Argentina

Posted on September 8, 2019

KKL-JNF World President Daniel Atar signed a cooperation agreement with Sergio Casas, governor of La Rioja, Argentina. It covers fighting desertification, supporting education about the environment and the efficient use of resources in two Argentinian provinces. http://www.jta.org/quick-reads/2-argentine-provinces-will-get-advice-on-environmental-issues-from-kkl

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