Monthly Archives: December 2020

AI to write better reports

Posted on December 20, 2020

Israel’s AI21 Labs (reported here previously) has further developed its Artificially Intelligent word text skills into Wordtune. AI21 calls it “a writing companion product, designed to reduce the gap between our thoughts and what we end up writing”.  Could be … Continue reading →

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EIT Food Accelerator winner

Posted on December 20, 2020

Israel’s The Mediterranean Food Lab, which develops natural plant-based flavor bases for the alternative meat sector, won the EIT Food Accelerator Network Program with an award of €100,000 ($119,000). https://jewishbusinessnews.com/2020/11/27/the-mediterranean-food-lab-wins-eit-food-accelerator-network-program/ https://www.med-food-lab.com/

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First graduates of Quantum SPARK

Posted on December 20, 2020

Five Israeli startups presented their Proofs of Concepts after 3 months in Quantum Hub’s SPARK incubator (see here). They are AutoTrust (vehicle ADAS), ThermoTerra (air-con), IntellAct (airport efficiency), SafeMode (driver safety) and Siraj Technologies (IoT machinery). https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3880056,00.html

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An inside look at the INCD

Posted on December 20, 2020

The INCD – Israel’s National Cyber Directorate (reported here previously) is the government body charged with ensuring that Israel is defended against the myriad of cyber threats that lurk across our networks. It is the Iron Dome equivalent of the … Continue reading →

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A third of electricity from solar by 2030

Posted on December 20, 2020

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the 2020 Climate Ambition Summit that by 2030 solar energy will provide one third of all Israel’s electricity. It currently generates 10% of power from solar, up from 2% just 5 years ago. By … Continue reading →

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Two years of co-existence podcasts

Posted on December 20, 2020

For two years, Israeli award-winning reporter Dina Kraft has been producing her podcast “The Branch” about Jews and Arabs forging connections. Sponsored by Hadassah, 25 podcasts shine a light on the lives of the many Arabs and Jews who have … Continue reading →

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Israel normalizes ties with Bhutan

Posted on December 20, 2020

Israel has established full diplomatic ties with Bhutan, a small, majority-Buddhist landlocked kingdom in the Himalayas neighboring India and China. Bhutan has diplomatic relations with some 50 countries (not US or UK). Israel will help Bhutan with water management, agriculture … Continue reading →

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Masks for millions of children

Posted on December 20, 2020

Israel-based humanitarian organization SmartAID (see here) has launched a unique US initiative, “Millions of Masks for Children”. SmartAID (founded by IsraAID’s Shachar Zahavi) is distributing facemasks to kids on childcare and youth programs, beginning with those in Washington state. https://www.israel21c.org/smartaid-masks-up-millions-of-children-across-usa/

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DiploTech 2020

Posted on December 20, 2020

The first global diplomatic-technology summit, DiploTech, looked at the world beyond COVID. Ambassador Nikki Haley praised Israel for its technology and innovation and highlighted the recognition from Arab countries of the importance of a partnership with Israel. https://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/293230

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Caring for children at risk

Posted on December 20, 2020

Orr Shalom (“light of peace) cares for 1,400 children who have been removed from their homes following severe abuse and neglect. In 40 years, Orr Shalom has provided some 56,000 children with professional help, warm and loving homes, and an … Continue reading →

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