Israel’s Exodigo (see here previously) is working on the US Department of Energy’s GOPHURRS project to modernize America’s aging power grid using underground technologies. The US is also funding Exodigo to provide 3D maps of the country’s power lines. https://nocamels.com/category/news-briefs/#post-126801

Israeli biotech Pluri (previously Pluristem) has launched its cell-based coffee. It is estimated to cut water usage by 98% compared to traditional methods of production. Pluri plans to spin out its cell-based coffee as a new subsidiary focused on developing … Continue reading →

Researchers at Tel Aviv University used CRISPR gene editing to reduce the time that tomatoes transpire – open their stoma to photosynthesis – which also causes evaporation. Less evaporation means less water needed for irrigation. https://nocamels.com/2024/01/tel-aviv-university-gene-tech-produces-tomatoes-using-less-water/ https://www.pnas.org/doi/abs/10.1073/pnas.2309006120 https://en-lifesci.tau.ac.il/lp-en-plants

Israel’s Kornit Digital (see here previously) and Israeli design school Shenkar College, teamed up to create a way of transforming the waste into a useful everyday product – a handbag made from discarded salmon skin. The process used French maroquinerie … Continue reading →

Israel’s Neolithics (see here previously) has launched Neolithics Light. The portable, AI-powered, platform uses hyperspectral optics to automatically inspect fruits and vegetables for ripeness, nutrition levels, sweetness, and other indicators to eliminate waste. https://www.food-safety.com/articles/9190-neolithics-lighttm-automated-fruit-inspection-platform-increases-accuracy-reduces-waste https://www.fruitnet.com/main-navigation/neolithics-launches-automated-fruit-inspection-platform/258085.article

Israel’s Ministry of Defense Directorate of Defense R&D (MAFAT) works with 200 startups plus universities to develop tech solutions to wartime challenges. New vehicles include remotely piloted troop carriers and bulldozers. New software includes AnyVision’s facial recognition system. https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-innovative-systems-aid-israeli-ground-forces-in-gaza-1001467845

Since last featured (see here) in this newsletter, Israel’s Heven Drones has launched several new models of its hydrogen-powered drones. The early model flew for 100 minutes with a 7kg payload. Its new HD250 carries 10kg for up to 8 … Continue reading →

Israel’s NT-Tao (see here previously) plans to use mini fusion power generation facilities as charging stations for electric vehicles. It aims to manufacture demonstration facilities by 2029 and to commercialize them in the 2030s. https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Energy/Honda-backed-Israeli-startup-to-use-nuclear-fusion-to-power-EVs

JNF-Canada, KKL-JNF and Startup Nation Central awarded their $1 million Breakthrough Climate Solutions Prize (CSP) to three Israeli projects: – two Technion professors (cyanobacteria in building), Tel Aviv University Prof Brian Rosen (green ammonia) and BGU Prof Menny Shalom (zinc-air … Continue reading →

Tel Aviv University Professor Isaac Ben-Israel, former head of Israeli Space Agency, is the first Israeli to receive the Distinguished Service Award from the International Astronautical Federation (IAF). It is for his outstanding contribution to astronautics (space sciences) and to … Continue reading →