Monthly Archives: March 2024

Using bacteria to keep food fresh

Israel’s LiVA uses “good” bacteria to increase the shelf life of fresh food by at least 100%. LiVA’s stickers contain a patented pre-biotic blend of bacteria that grows quickly and prevents “bad” bacteria and fungi from forming.  It’s “survival of … Continue reading

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A cold start? No problem

Israel’s StoreDot (see here previously) has reported that at -10°C its superfast-charging EV battery cells charged to 80% capacity and delivered over 85% of their full range capacity.  Even in the extreme cold of -4°F (-20°C), the cells still provided … Continue reading

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A word in your ear

On the heels of its previous announcement for dog headsets, Israel’s Silynxcom has just reported that its new in-ear headset has completed trials and been purchased by the European law enforcement customer that tested the equipment. The system is compatible … Continue reading

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A headset for military dogs

Israel’s Silynxcom (see here previously) has developed a protective headset for military dogs such as the IDF’s K9 unit in operation in Gaza. The headset also enables seamless command transmission via radio directly to the dog. https://www.silynxcom.com/silynxcom-unveils-groundbreaking-headset-for-military-dogs-offering-unparalleled-protection-and-communication/ https://www.thedefensepost.com/2024/03/04/silynxcom-headset-military-dogs/

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Speeding up AI development

Some 80% of Artificial Intelligence projects fail, for many reasons. Israel’s Dataloop AI (see here previously) has launched Marketplace – an intuitive platform that streamlines processes, and accelerates workflow efficiency for AI teams, resulting in more efficient AI application building. … Continue reading

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Securing 7 million networks

Israel’s Sam Seamless Networks (see here previously) protects the 7 million networks of Verizon, Virgin Media, Orange and Bezeq – some half-a-billion devices. CEO and co-founder is Sivan Rauscher. She was a former officer in Israel’s elite 8200 Military Intelligence … Continue reading

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Know where to go

Tel Aviv-based Atly (previously called “steps”) allows users to publicize their “new favorite places” such as eating out, hiking and even where to take a date. Atly has just added maps for gluten-free and celiac dining. Gluten-Free Eats has 28,000 … Continue reading

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Controlling pesticides

New to this newsletter – DriftSense, and its tool to help farmers decide when to spray their crops; Palm Robotics, which detects pests and diseases using remote sensing and other technologies; Fungit Biosolutions’s fungal microorganism-based biocontrol agents and BetterLeaf’s botanical … Continue reading

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So sweet

Israel’s Incredo (formerly DouxMatok see here previously) has unveiled Incredo Sugar G2, a concentrated version of its award-winning Incredo Sugar. The new product is more sustainable because it can be produced, stored and manufactured in smaller quantities. https://www.ourcrowd.com/startup-news/incredo-announces-breakthrough-in-its-sugar-reduction-solution-with-the-launch-of-incredo-sugar-g2-a-concentrated-clean-label-offering-made-of-real-sugar-and-protein

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Brain Science Prize winner

Prof. Haim Sompolinsky of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Harvard is the first Israeli to be awarded the Brain Prize – the largest and most prestigious international prize for brain research. The prize is awarded annually by the Lundbeck … Continue reading

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