Monthly Archives: November 2020

Using AI to increase manufacturing efficiency

Posted on November 29, 2020

Israel’s Vanti Analytics uses Machine-Learning AI technologies to significantly reduce ramp-up time, errors and test time for electronics manufacturers. Its SaaS software platform requires no prior data-science education to quickly and autonomously optimize production. https://www.geektime.com/israeli-ai-startup-raises-4-5m/ https://www.vanti-analytics.com/

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Shaping agriculture around the world

Posted on November 29, 2020

Israel’s Azrom has specialized in designing, building and installing customized greenhouse systems since 1979. It has completed some 1,500 projects in more than 70 countries. Hydroponics, flowers, watermelon, pineapple and mango. Recycling the water and using hardly any pesticides. https://www.israel21c.org/the-technologies-helping-move-agriculture-indoors/ … Continue reading →

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Reinventing insurance

Posted on November 29, 2020

Israeli insurtech company Novidea has developed a platform that translates insurance data into business insights in real-time. It has advanced analytic capabilities and information for brokers and agents to act upon. Research firm FinTech Global selected Novidea in its InsurTech100 … Continue reading →

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A smartphone in space

Posted on November 29, 2020

Israel’s next satellite, the Dror 1 being built by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) will be Israel’s most advanced communication satellite. Fully digital with upgradable computers, communications and memory technology at the forefront of high-tech. IAI views it like a smartphone, … Continue reading →

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Technion UK’s virtual gala

Posted on November 29, 2020

One of Israel’s Technion Institute’s four Nobel Prize Winners, Professor Aaron Ciechanover, is the keynote speaker at Technion UK’s virtual gala event on Dec 10th.  His live talk entitled “Corona Days: New-Old Challenges” will include his visionary and very timely … Continue reading →

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Microsoft’s green new Israeli campus

Posted on November 29, 2020

Microsoft’s new Herzliya 46,000 sqm building will support innovation and accessibility. It is the first Israeli office to carry a ‘LEED V4 Gold certification’ for its environmentally friendly design. It includes a 3,500 sqm garden, WaterGen’s water from air and … Continue reading →

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Seriously solar

Posted on November 29, 2020

The Israeli government has assembled its team tasked with achieving Israel’s 2030 goal of 30% of its energy sources from solar. It is currently examining existing potential roadblocks and policy changes necessary to advance solar energy. Reaching the goal is … Continue reading →

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Number One for women entrepreneurs

Posted on November 29, 2020

Israel is the best country for women entrepreneurs worldwide, according to the Mastercard Index of Women Entrepreneurs (MIWE) for 2020. Israel tops the charts for the first time, advancing from fourth place in 2019. Israel plans to double the number … Continue reading →

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Agricultural academy in India

Posted on November 29, 2020

Israel’s Ben Gurion University, together with Indian firm Aban Offshore, is establishing an agricultural research institute in Chennai, India. It will allow Indian students to earn degrees in agriculture from BGU including hydrology and water quality, desert studies, and ecology … Continue reading →

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Caring for wildlife during Covid-19

Posted on November 29, 2020

Israel is home to the largest collection of animals in the Middle East. At Ramat Gan Safari, 1,600 animals no longer have any visitors; some enjoy the peace and quiet, but others really appreciate the extra attention from their keepers … Continue reading →

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