Monthly Archives: July 2022

Vegan on display

Posted on July 10, 2022

Several food businesses received popular acclaim at Tel Aviv’s Vegan Fest earlier in June (see here previously). They include The Dim Sum Shop, Green Roll Vegan Sushi, and EggZit. https://www.israel21c.org/a-non-vegan-tries-new-tastes-at-the-tel-aviv-vegan-fest/ https://dimsum.co.il/ https://thegreenroll.co.il/ https://www.facebook.com/eggzitisrael/

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Another carmaker invests in UVeye

Posted on July 10, 2022

General Motors is the fifth multinational car manufacturer to invest in Israel’s UVeye (see here previously). The funds are “to help fund the development and commercialization of the company’s vehicle inspection technology.” The firms will explore using the tech at … Continue reading →

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Helping Israeli cyber startups launch in US

Posted on July 10, 2022

Merlin (US) helps Israeli startups penetrate the U.S. federal market. Merlin Ventures arranges strategic investments in cybersecurity companies, Merlin Cyber helps with marketing strategies, and Merlin Labs brings the technology together. Merlin opened a Tel Aviv office in 2020. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/60qhw0auc

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Bayer to open Israeli cybersecurity center

Posted on July 10, 2022

German giant Bayer will open a cybersecurity development center at Bayer Israel’s existing Hod Hasharon offices in Israel, as part of the multinational’s global cybersecurity operation. Its aim is to engage and partner with the cybersecurity sector inside Israel’s tech … Continue reading →

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Jefferies Bank opens Israeli branch

Posted on July 10, 2022

The prestigious American investment bank Jefferies is setting up an Israeli branch due to the recent the sharp rise in local activity – the most since the 1980s. Jefferies is currently working on seven deals and expects, by September, to … Continue reading →

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More and more trade with Arab states

Posted on July 10, 2022

Israel’s $200+ million trade with the UAE in May represents a 130% increase on May 2021. Trade with Jordan, Egypt, Morocco, and Bahrain also leaped by huge percentages. https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/middle-east/economy/1656845340-israel-reaches-record-trade-increase-with-arab-states-under-abraham-accords

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Extreme Tech Challenge winner

Posted on July 10, 2022

Israel’s “super-sweet” sugar replacement startup Amai Proteins (see here previously) was named overall global winner out of more than 2,000 entrants at the Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC) awards in Berkley, California. Amai was also judged best in the agtech and … Continue reading →

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Smart Israeli batteries to power smart Israeli scooters

Posted on July 10, 2022

The light, powerful AI-designed 3D electric batteries from Israel’s Addionics (see here previously) will soon (in 2023) power the smart electric scooters from Israel’s Blitz motors (see here previously). The partnership is a first for both companies. https://www.israel21c.org/cheaper-lighter-batteries-to-power-e-mopeds-in-tel-aviv/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5dUgEdE-hQ

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Mapping the planet

Posted on July 10, 2022

Israel’s 4M Analytics (see here previously) uses remote sensing satellite technology, topographical maps, location data, and more, to map underground infrastructure. Its ability to identify power grids, oil and gas pipelines, and fiber optic cables underground is vital for construction … Continue reading →

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Create an app just by describing it

Posted on July 10, 2022

Israel’s Spiritt has launched a platform that allows the development of complex applications such as Tinder, Instagram, or Wolt, by merely describing them. This is achieved through conversation with a chat-bot which mimics a conversation with a professional. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/ryir11twoc https://spiritt.io/

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