Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

Global cybersecurity alliance

Posted on February 6, 2023

Israel’s Elron Ventures has unveiled CyberFuture – a cybersecurity alliance of global Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and entrepreneurs. It aims to support new cybersecurity startups, plus earn investment income for the security professionals (including several Israelis) involved. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/bkpaycl2o

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Israeli alliance to transform the spirulina market

Posted on February 6, 2023

Israel’s Simpliigood (see here previously) has partnered Israeli agri-tech multinational Haifa Group (see here previously). Together they will optimize Simpliigood’s spirulina algae production, use Haifa Group’s waste CO2 for spirulina photosynthesis and develop new foods. https://www.prnewswire.com/il/news-releases/simpliigood-haifa-group-co-pioneer-sustainable-closed-loop-spirulina-production-301734640.html

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Twin boost for Israeli ag-tech

Posted on February 6, 2023

Amazon Web Services (AWS) recommends farmers use Israel’s CropX (see here previously) to supply food to the world’s population. CropX systems use AWS Cloud computing. Meanwhile, CropX has acquired US-based precision irrigation startup Tule, its 4th acquisition. https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/aws/how-cropx-uses-aws-cloud-computing-for-farming https://agfundernews.com/cropx-makes-its-fourth-acquisition-with-precision-irrigation-startup-tule

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Clean fusion energy

Posted on February 6, 2023

Israel’s NT-Tao is engineering compact and scalable nuclear fusion energy technology. It says its proprietary ultra-fast plasma heating method will enable it to reach 1000 times higher density than other fusion reactors, thereby making its fusion reaction 1 million times … Continue reading →

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You are what you see

Posted on February 6, 2023

Israel’s Deep Optics (see here previously) is clearly moving ahead with its adaptive optics technology. A layer of liquid crystal allows standard sunglasses to switch into reading glasses with a swipe along the arm of the frame. The next version … Continue reading →

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A different degree

Posted on February 6, 2023

The Rothschild-Technion Program for Excellence is an academic study program for a bachelor’s degree, geared to make the most of the students’ curiosity and creativity, and to expand their horizons. The program is designed for students who are capable and … Continue reading →

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Immerse yourself in Israeli Innovation

Posted on February 6, 2023

Israel21c has listed 8 top Israeli innovation sites to visit. I personally can recommend Peres Center for Peace and Innovation, Kibbutz Sde Eliyahu, Weizmann Institute, Ramat Negev agriculture R&D, and Vidor Center. The Technion, Ashlam, and Salad Trail look fascinating … Continue reading →

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Internet access on trains in Asia-Pacific

Posted on February 6, 2023

Israel’s Gilat Satellite Networks (see here previously) has won a multimillion-dollar contract for the expansion of satellite communications capabilities on trains in Asia-Pacific. Gilat’s ER7000 SATCOM On-The-Move antennas will provide continuous internet access to passengers. https://www.gilat.com/pressreleases/gilat-awarded-multimillion-dollar-contract-for-satcom-expansion-on-trains-in-asia-pacific/

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Customer service – use a robot

Posted on February 6, 2023

Companies are gradually realizing that most customer queries can be answered by a chatbot – an intelligent robot answering service, rather than a human operator. Israel’s CommBox offers both – passing complex queries seamlessly from chatbot to human and then … Continue reading →

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LEDs to trigger heat-generating polymers

Posted on February 6, 2023

Scientists at Israel’s Ben Gurion University have developed polymers that heat up or change their physical properties (e.g., from flexible to rigid) when exposed to LED light. The practical implications are wide-ranging, including housing in off-grid environments. https://www.jpost.com/science/article-730084 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41557-022-01124-7

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