Israel is investing NIS 100 million to set up nine innovation centers in regions away from Israel’s center. They will help local entrepreneurs build technical solutions for food tech, agritech, desert tech, aquaculture, biotech, health tech, climate, renewable energy, green … Continue reading →

The Israeli franchise of Ben & Jerry’s is expanding thanks to its split from its anti-Israel parent. It is to open a bigger factory to expand its product range into ice cream bars and popsicles.  CEO Avi Zinger also wants … Continue reading →

Israel’s PomVom (IPO); Aqua Security raised $60 million

US-based Level Access has acquired Israeli AI web accessibility startup UserWay for around £99 million.

US tech giant Palantir is to hold its first board meeting of 2024 in Tel Aviv. The company wrote on X last week, “We stand with Israel…Our work in the region has never been more vital. And it will continue.” … Continue reading →

Israeli companies have been gearing up to help employees re-adjust when they return from IDF reserve service. Read how Israeli firms Applied Materials, Taboola, Priority, and Monday.com have prepared for the challenge. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/7l6yhdusi

Nine clean energy projects (see here previously) are to receive $9.75 million under the US-Israel (BIRD) Energy program. Israelis orgs involved include Bar Ilan R&D, SolarPaint, Groundwork BioAg, CarbonBlue, Boson Energy, PowerPlug, AIR EV, Trigo Solar, and Windstore Energy. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/hk9cjgg006 … Continue reading →

The fermented plant-derived “meat” from Israel’s Chunk Foods (see here previously) has now reached Florida. The authentic tasting replicated whole cuts are now available at The Talk of the Town Restaurant Group, which comprises six restaurants in Central Florida. https://nocamels.com/2023/12/fermented-filet-made-from-plants-looks-and-tastes-like-meat/

At two financial events last week, finance heads and investors spoke of the resilience of Israeli entrepreneurs. Typical was Ed Sim, founder, and general partner at boldstart Ventures. “Yes, there’s an impact,” he said. “But the resiliency is off the … Continue reading →