Monthly Archives: July 2023

Industrial cooperation with UAE

Posted on July 16, 2023

The Manufacturers’ Association of Israel has signed an agreement with the United Arab Emirates’ Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone. Its aim is to foster business and manufacturing ties and boost relations with institutions in industry, trade, and investment. https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-and-uae-sign-agreement-to-expand-industrial-cooperation-and-investment/

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More money for future technologies

Posted on July 16, 2023

The Israel Innovation Authority is investing another NIS 40 million to advance “disruptive, future technologies” in the Jewish state. It gave examples of these technologies, including same-day delivery by walking robots, 3D-printed organs for transplants, and state-of-the-art school security. https://www.jns.org/startup-nation/israel-innovation-authority/23/7/6/300683/ … Continue reading →

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Turning ideas into businesses

Posted on July 16, 2023

The Israel Innovation Authority’s Tnufa (“Ideation”) program provides grants as much as $54,000 for up to two years. The initiative aims to help entrepreneurs develop technological ideas and then decide whether to start a business and raise private equity. https://www.jns.org/israel-news/technology/23/7/3/299650/

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French prize for green hydrogen Professor

Posted on July 16, 2023

Technion Professor Gideon Grader has been awarded the Grand Prix Scientifique research grant by the Institut de France for developing innovative green hydrogen technology. The E-TAC process is being commercialized by Israeli startup H2Pro (see here previously). https://www.israel21c.org/technion-professor-nabs-french-grant-for-green-hydrogen-tech/

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Reusing 33% of potato crop wastage

Posted on July 16, 2023

The foliage from the potato crop has 17% protein but is currently trashed as it contains glycoalkaloids that are toxic even for cattle. Israel’s Rumafeed utilizes innovative molecular technologies to eliminate the toxic chemicals. Rumafeed was runner-up in Hebrew U’s … Continue reading →

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AI to fight AI

Posted on July 16, 2023

Israel’s Perception Point (see here previously) employs AI-powered large language models (LLMs) and deep learning architecture to identify and thwart business email compromise (BEC) attacks facilitated by generative AI technologies. Or “smart software to keep out smart hackers”. https://venturebeat.com/ai/perception-point-launches-ai-model-to-combat-generative-ai-based-bec-attacks/

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No messy tuna cans

Posted on July 16, 2023

Israel’s Caniel has developed a tin can for tuna that can be opened without ejecting any of the smelly contents. The “spurt-free” can’s elasticated metal base lets you gently pump the base to squeeze out the oil, rather than press … Continue reading →

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An exceptional NASA scientist

Posted on July 16, 2023

Israel’s Eliad Peretz has received NASA’s Exceptional Achievement Medal for his contributions to multiple space missions. Peretz led the development of the Mars and Lunar Rover LIDAR systems and Exoplanet signal extraction technologies in support of future direct imaging missions. … Continue reading →

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Thrusters for Israeli satellites

Posted on July 16, 2023

Israel’s Space Plasmatics (see here previously) has signed a deal with Israel Aerospace Industries to develop its plasma thrusters for IAI’s satellites. https://www.israel21c.org/new-tech-clears-space-junk-improves-satellite-propulsion/

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STEM training for haredi youth

Posted on July 16, 2023

Israel’s Baba-da after-school program, founded by Michal Ivgi, trains haredi youth in STEM (Science, Tech, Engineering & Math) while staying true to their Torah values. Baba-da operates at 25 schools in 13 cities. It hosted its annual competition for youth … Continue reading →

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