Monthly Archives: May 2022

AI user interface for Dell laptops

Posted on May 29, 2022

The WizeEye low-power user sensing AI technology from Israel’s Emza (see here previously) has now been installed in Dell Latitude, Inspiron, and Precision laptops. Features include dimming the screen when no one is looking at it; and blurring display of … Continue reading →

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Brain Science in Space

Posted on May 29, 2022

Ben Gurion University is hosting a Zoom webinar entitled “BGU’s Brain Science Launches into Space” on June 8th. BGU’s Dr. Oren Shriki will discuss his neuro-wellness monitoring experiment that Israeli astronaut Eytan Stibbe tested on his mission to the International … Continue reading →

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Accelerator is out of this world

Posted on May 29, 2022

Starburst Aerospace has just launched its ASTRA Israel-focused accelerator with three startups that develop innovative technologies for space applications. They are Tehiru (sustainable propulsion), CrystalEn (electronics & energy storage), and CSpace (nanosatellite telescopes). https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/hjpap1tdc https://starburst.aero/astra/ https://crystalen.com/ https://starburst.aero/news/starburst-is-proud-to-announce-the-launch-of-its-1st-cohort-for-astra/

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More startups doing good work

Posted on May 29, 2022

Microsoft for Startups Israel has selected 15 startups for the third round of its AI For Good Accelerator Program (see here previously). Trellis, Strasa.tech, BioShade, QRGenetics, Hexa3D, Agrinoze, BeeFreeAgro, GeoX, HAAT, Maolac, Emnotion, Neolithics, Viridian, OtailO and Brightmerge. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/03ih9sh9k

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Transforming the desert

Posted on May 29, 2022

How is it possible that the deserts of Israel are producing high-quality produce for global export? Watch as Moshav Hatzeva’s CEO Nadav Eylon explains how Israelis use hi-tech to harness the land’s rich farming potential. Israel is also exporting the … Continue reading →

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Safer schools

Posted on May 29, 2022

Israel’s Safe School Analytics is a content streaming platform that works with some 600 Israeli schools to combat and reduce bullying and cyberbullying. The company produces videos about online safety, empowerment, empathy, teamwork, and more. Israeli actress Gal Gadot and … Continue reading →

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Innovation conference in Casablanca

Posted on May 29, 2022

Israeli non-profit Startup Nation Central launched “Connect to Innovate” – an historic conference attended by 150 Israeli and Moroccan government and business leaders in Casablanca.  13 agreements were signed, especially in food tech & agriculture tech. https://www.jns.org/israel-morocco-business-and-tech-ties-flourish-post-innovation-conference/ https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-casablanca-morocco-and-israel-see-the-beginning-of-a-beautiful-tech-friendship/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqaulhT3esQ

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Ukrainian sings to help MDA relief efforts

Posted on May 29, 2022

Ukrainian-born singer Viktoria Leléka lives in Berlin and was able to help rescue all her family from Ukraine. Leléka made her first visit to Israel to perform with her band and Israel singer Ivri Lider in a concert that benefited … Continue reading →

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Israeli food tech at the UN

Posted on May 29, 2022

On Israel’s Independence Day, Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan presented, to dozens of UN ambassadors, food produced by Israeli sustainable food tech. They included vegan milk, protein from chickpeas and cultivated meat. https://www.jns.org/israels-un-ambassador-turns-to-food-tech-to-win-hearts-minds-and-stomachs/

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Israel at Davos

Posted on May 29, 2022

Israel’s President Herzog spoke at the World Economic Forum – “I call on all countries and nations from near and far to join these winds of change, partner with Israel, lead the future & make history! By working with all … Continue reading →

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