Monthly Archives: July 2024

Space tech

Space Florida, the state’s aerospace finance and development authority, and the Israel Innovation Authority are funding joint space-tech projects involving US & Israeli companies. The Israeli startups:- Purammon (hydrogen electrolysis & water purification), StemRad, Novelsat, and Mobility Insight. https://www.jns.org/florida-israeli-space-tech-partnership-awards-2-million-to-fuel-progress/ https://www.purammon.com/

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Meta accelerates Israeli AI startups

Meta is launching AI Accelerator TLV to boost the potential of early-stage Israeli startups with a focus on AI capabilities and products. 10 startups will be selected for the 15-session program, which will run from Sep to Dec 2024. They … Continue reading

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$220 million to focus on Israeli startups

European venture capital firm Forestay Capital has closed its second fund at $220 million, with a key focus to invest in Israeli startups and help them expand in Europe. Forestay said, “… we will continue to support Israeli tech innovation … Continue reading

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Connecting the sun and the soil

Israel’s agRE.tech is developing an AI-powered robotic system for solar farms that incorporate agricultural farms. The robots perform precise spraying, pruning, autonomous picking, and more, alongside automatic control and maintenance of the solar fields. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/hktuf7zvr

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Empowering the deaf to use the phone

Israeli-founded Nagish allows the deaf to talk on the phone. The solution uses AI to enable real-time transcription, adjustment of the text display to the user’s needs, and an intuitive interface. There are about one billion hearing impaired people worldwide. … Continue reading

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Accident prevention software unveiled

Israel’s CorrActions (see here previously) has developed AI software that determines a driver’s cognitive state – sleepy, inebriated or simply distracted. Its Driver NeuroMonitoring (brain analysis) System integrates with motion sensors in the steering wheel, seats etc. https://nocamels.com/2024/06/startup-unveils-ai-platform-to-monitor-drivers-by-reading-minds/ https://startupsmagazine.co.uk/article-ai-powered-solution-prevents-cognitive-distraction-drivers

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Lasers to stop hair loss

Israel’s Lumenis (see here previously) has launched FoLix – its FDA-approved breakthrough laser system designed to combat hair loss.  FoLix’s unique technology delivers precise pulses of laser that leverage the body’s natural processes to stimulate hair follicles. https://lumenis.com/aesthetics/resource-hub/lumenis-introduces-folix-the-first-fda-cleared-proprietary-fractional-laser-for-hair-loss-treatment/ https://lumenis.com/aesthetics/products/folix/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMh1Ez59uww

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Enhanced cowpea approved

Israel’s BetterSeeds (see here previously) has received US Department of Agriculture approval for PeaMAX – its gene-improved cowpea. The new high-protein, hardy variety has a shorter growing season and is easier to harvest. Ideal for summer cultivation by soybean farmers. … Continue reading

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Post-grad course in green energy

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem is launching a new master’s program focused on green energy technology. It will incorporate eco-friendly materials, creating green energy production devices, and tackling challenges in energy storage and management. https://www.jpost.com/environment-and-climate-change/article-805909

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Combating mosquitoes

Israel’s Hebrew University is developing a natural mosquito repellent; it is also using genetics to make sterile male mosquitoes; Haifa University is working to synthesize fish microbiota for use as a mosquito repellent; meanwhile Israel’s Senecio (sterile males, see here … Continue reading

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