Monthly Archives: August 2023

MassChallenge Israel winners

The 7 Israeli startups (out of 49) that won the 4-month 2023 MassChallenge Israel accelerator program are: H2OLL; McFly (heavy lifting drone); Origametria (teaching geometry); PregnanTech; RealizeMD (anonymizing faces in medical data); TextRe; and Coda (speech to sign language). https://nocamels.com/2023/07/drone-sustainability-startups-among-israel-accelerator-winners/ … Continue reading

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More high-powered Israeli computer chips

Israel’s NeoLogic has developed a chip technology for higher computing power. Its Quasi-CMOS design reduces the transistor count of a microprocessor by up to a third, increasing its power and energy-efficiency, while reducing its price. https://www.neologicvlsi.com/ https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/hjdjaeaq2

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Battery-power for nanosatellite

The Tel Aviv University nanosatellite Israel’s first quantum communications satellite – TAU-SAT3) launched earlier this year (see here previously) is powered by a tiny Lithium-ion battery developed by Israel’s Epsilor. The battery is designed to last at least 10 years, … Continue reading

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Underwater robots to help prevent overfishing

Scientists at the University of Haifa have won a share of a $3.5 million prize from the Schmidt Family Foundation. It rewards their development of a swarm of low-cost, underwater autonomous robots that coordinate better acoustic detection and estimation of … Continue reading

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Improving traffic flow in 13 states

Israel’s NoTraffic (see here previously) is now operating in 13 US states, including Pennsylvania, Arizona, Texas, and California, and has just signed up its 100th local Department of Transportation in North America. NoTraffic was one of TIME100s Most Influential Companies … Continue reading

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Pillowcases that are good for the skin

Israel’s ONYX Radiance has developed a silver ion-laced pillowcase to rejuvenate the skin, and another containing a zinc compound that combats bacterial and fungal infections. Together, they treat conditions such as acne, psoriasis, and eczema while you sleep. https://nocamels.com/2023/07/metal-laced-pillowcases-that-care-for-your-skin-as-you-sleep/ https://onyxradiance.com/ … Continue reading

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Digitizing taste, scent & flavor

The Israeli development team of Brussels-based Ajinomatrix has merged technology with the art of gastronomy. Using digitized taste, scent and flavor measures, its Sensory OS software provides the food industry with the ability to finely tailor dishes and products for … Continue reading

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Detect and stop water leaks at source

Israel’s WINT Water Intelligence develops water management and leak-prevention solutions for construction, commercial, residential, and industrial applications. Its AI-based solutions help companies eliminate water waste and its associated carbon emissions and prevent water damage. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/rkmkwhfn2 https://wint.ai/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQziQ7QsZks

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Less is more

The MAOZ alternative bio-fertilizer from Israel’s Grace Breeding (see here previously) increased corn plant yields by 10%, using 50% less nitrogen in Brazilian field and greenhouse tests. Also, its ClimAid™ Wide Defense System (WDS) formula for tomatoes has been approved … Continue reading

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Energy costs go (down) through the roof

Israel’s EDI Energy rents roofs for solar power, providing the owners with cheap rate electricity and selling excess power to Israel’s grid. EDI operates in more than 100 locations in Israel. It also has several solar farms in the US, … Continue reading

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