Cancer-causing formaldehyde is released in many industrial processes. Scientists from Israel’s Technion have developed a new process to purify formaldehyde contamination in wastewater. It combines an innovative absorbent clay with resistant bacteria discovered in the Negev desert. https://www.technion.ac.il/en/2019/09/innovation-for-wastewater-purification/

Israeli startup Malabi was founded by dog owners who happen to be Engineers. Their quality dog exercise equipment includes the innovative EasyRide – a dog biking leash that is safer for cyclists and more enjoyable for their dogs.  Note the … Continue reading →

There are 3 Israeli cybersecurity companies in “Upstart 100”, an annual list of 100 promising startups to watch by US business TV channel CNBC. Cheq uses AI to detect Ad fraud; Cylus protects railways (see here); and Silverfort develops agentless … Continue reading →

As reported previously (see here) Israel’s Hailo manufactures microprocessors designed to run AI applications. Having won a Red Herring award in June, it has now been recognized as a CES 2020 Innovation Awards Honoree. https://www.ces.tech/Innovation-Awards/Honorees/2020/Honorees/H/Hailo-8.aspx

Israeli startup Pcysys develops cybersecurity software that enables enterprises to continuously test their network to detect security vulnerabilities. Automatic and self-learning, Pcysys has just raised $10 million of funds. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjK5HQV_IV0 https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3773627,00.html https://www.pcysys.com/

Rassini, a leading manufacturer of braking systems for GM, Ford, Toyota etc. is opening a research center at the Jerusalem College of Technology (JCT). Its aim is to help formulate future strategy. Rassini’s CEO said, “Israel is known as an … Continue reading →

As reported previously (1st Oct) Israeli startup H2PRO extracts Hydrogen from water to generate a cheap, non-polluting fuel.  A spin-off from Israel’s Technion, one of H2PRO’s main investors is Hyundai Motors. Here is H2PRO’s latest video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HP66wj1zdpY

Students at Israel’s Technion Institute have developed synthetic honey that has never been near a bee. They manipulated the bacterium Bacillus subtilis in the lab to produce the same enzymes that occur in the bee’s stomach. Their innovation won gold … Continue reading →

Israel recently hosted the annual International Conference on Unmanned Vehicles. It attracted international leaders in the field to see Israel’s cutting-edge drone technology.  And Israel’s Skylock has just sold an anti-drone system to Thailand. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loecLkHRQWU https://www.timesofisrael.com/drone-industry-prepares-for-warp-speed-with-israel-looking-to-lead-the-way/ https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3773461,00.html

Thousands of alumni celebrated the 50th anniversary of Israel Technion’s Computer Science faculty. Its scientists have invented the Zip compression algorithm, 3D camera technology, AI and computer learning innovations, cyber security protection and much more. https://www.technion.ac.il/en/2019/11/50-years-for-technions-faculty-of-computer-science/