Monthly Archives: November 2019

More orders for electric planes

Posted on November 24, 2019

Israel-based electric-plane startup Eviation Aircraft (reported here recently) has signed up two more US customers for its pioneering commuter aircraft, taking the orders for “Alice” to more than 150 planes. Eviation’s CEO spoke at Israel’s “Business is an Adventure” conference. … Continue reading →

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Business is an Adventure

Posted on November 24, 2019

Virgin Atlantic and Calcalist organized the recent “Business Is an Adventure” conference in Tel Aviv. Eco-friendly ECOncrete (see here) won the “Pitch to Rich” event to Richard Branson and a trip to London plus the opportunity to join Virgin’s startup … Continue reading →

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BA upgrades Tel Aviv-London route

Posted on November 24, 2019

British Airways has crowned Tel Aviv as one of the most popular vacation destinations for 2020. It has also inaugurated a new aircraft, the Airbus a350-1000, on the Tel Aviv-London route. The Tel-Aviv London route is one of the first … Continue reading →

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Michigan State wants to buy Israeli tech

Posted on November 24, 2019

US State of Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, visiting Israel, signed an agreement with Israeli Nonprofit Start Up-Nation Central to pinpoint Israeli technology that can boost the quality of life for Michigan’s citizens. Governor Whitmer also attended Israel’s WATEC conference. https://www.timesofisrael.com/michigan-eyes-israeli-tech-to-tackle-water-mobility-cybersecurity-challenges/

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Promoting tech innovation in Haifa

Posted on November 24, 2019

The Israel Innovation Authority (IIA), has selected the ILAB group including JVP and Mellanox to promote tech innovation in Haifa. ILAB will receive $25 million which it will match. ILAB will support 150 startups focusing on digital health, energy, environment … Continue reading →

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Another solution to hi-tech worker shortage

Posted on November 24, 2019

Most newsletter readers will know that Israel has vacancies for many thousands of hi-tech workers. It has computer training programs for Haredim, Israeli Arabs and even African migrants and Palestinian Arabs. Now it is seeking retirees who want to get … Continue reading →

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Eco-friendly weed-killer wins $250,000

Posted on November 24, 2019

Israel’s WeedOUT has developed a unique formulation of weed pollen that makes weeds infertile. It eradicates weeds that have developed resistance to chemical hernicides. WeedOUT won Agrivest 2018 and now Radicle Challenge Israel with its $250,000 investment award. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191024005180/en/ https://www.weedout-ibs.com/our-solution … Continue reading →

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Solar power from a parking lot

Posted on November 24, 2019

Israel has nearly completed building the largest solar array on a parking lot in Israel and connecting it to the electric grid. Located in the Emek Hefer industrial park, it has a capacity of 130 kilowatts. Charging stations for electric … Continue reading →

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Engineering studies is the top choice

Posted on November 24, 2019

18.4% of Israeli undergraduate students enrolled in engineering courses this academic year, making it the top choice for the second consecutive year. Engineering includes electrical and electronic, software, information systems, civil and mechanical and chemicals and materials engineering. https://www.timesofisrael.com/students-flock-to-engineering-studies-lured-by-startup-nation-enticement/

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Israel’s largest gas power station

Posted on November 24, 2019

Israel is to build its largest private natural gas power plant, costing up to NIS 3 million. It will be constructed near the Sharon region city of Kfar Saba and will supply up to 1,300 megawatts, around 10% of the … Continue reading →

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