Researchers from Israel’s Technion Institute have developed a method of harvesting an electrical current directly from seaweed. The Ulva algae (sea lettuce) is already being researched as a Covid treatment (see here previously) and it now appears to be able … Continue reading →

Israel’s SavorEat has revealed its flagship product at the BBB burger restaurant chain in Herzliya. The plant-based 3D-printed burgers were ordered by members of the press via their mobile phones, printed by Robot Chef and presented alongside fries, onion rings, … Continue reading →

Scientists at Israel’s Technion Institute have produced eco-friendly self-healing nanocrystal semiconductors. They have shown how these materials, known as double perovskites, exhibit self-healing capabilities after being injured by electron beam radiation. https://jewishbusinessnews.com/2022/01/02/breakthrough-self-repairing-materials-are-already-here/ https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/adfm.202110421 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOJaxhLB0iY

Israel’s Paradox has developed Olivia – a virtual personal assistant, who joins human recruitment teams and helps them automate all recruitment processes.  Paradox has just raised $200 million of funds to give it a market valuation of $1.5 billion and … Continue reading →

The fashion industry is notoriously wasteful of resources.  Now Israel’s Browzwear (see here previously) has set-up “Digi-hub” centers in China and Bangladesh to help garment manufacturers go digital, reduce pollution, and become more sustainable. https://www.israel21c.org/israeli-company-to-train-garment-workers-in-far-east/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HN7FGFflVI

Israel’s Zoog (see here previously) has advanced significantly with its virtual storybooks for children. Zoog has just partnered with Snap (previously Snapchat) and its Camera Kit to make Zoog’s Alternate Reality masks, machine learning, and animation-creation technologies even more exciting. … Continue reading →

A panel of Israeli experts have selected the five most promising Israeli startups in the smart city and mobility sectors. Valerann, Ottopia, and Addionics featured previously in VeryGoodNewsIsrael.  Urbanleap and Click-ins are new to this newsletter. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3925870,00.html https://www.urbanleap.io/ https://stageonevc.com/our-succeses/urbanleap/ https://www.click-ins.com/ … Continue reading →

This article showcases several Israeli startups (previously unreported in this newsletter) that are transforming their industries.  They include CrymBo (digital assets enabler), Simpool (what if? AI Simulator), and Storycards (user engagement generator). https://crymbo.com/ https://simpool.io/ https://story-cards.com/ https://worldisraelnews.com/these-israeli-startups-are-transforming-their-industries/

Israel’s ActiveFence (see here previously) has built an artificial intelligence-powered platform to proactively uncover and flag malicious content and activity “at scale” worldwide. ActiveFence’s 240 employees help global clients protect themselves and their users. https://www.timesofisrael.com/game-of-foes-israeli-ai-startup-hunts-bad-actors-across-the-internet/

Israel’s National Drone Network Initiative reached its fourth phase (see here previously) with day and night flights above Gush Dan and Yeruham to integrate drones in routine activities such as transporting basic products and first aid. Drones will also be … Continue reading →