Israel’s NRGene (see here previously) is now selling tomato seeds that are resistant to Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) developed in partnership with Israel’s Philoseeds.  ToBRFV is one of the most serious threats to global greenhouse tomato production. https://nrgene.com/press-release/hr-tobrfv/ … Continue reading →

Canadian-Israeli VC fund Awz Ventures announced plans to build a chip manufacturing plant at an initial investment of NIS 5 billion ($1.6 billion) in the coastal city of Ashkelon. It will produce III-V semiconductors for use in advanced tech, such … Continue reading →

The British Embassy in Israel led a delegation to London for the United Kingdom’s National Quantum Showcase Week. It highlightes efforts to deepen cooperation between the two countries in one of the world’s fastest-growing fields. https://www.ynetnews.com/tech-and-digital/article/h1omwrflwe

Israel’s Bar-Ilan University has welcomed a new cohort of 24 international graduate students from 14 countries to commence their studies in neuroscience. The program underscores Israel’s growing role as a global hub for brain and data science research. https://www.jns.org/24-to-study-the-intersection-of-neuroscience-and-data-science-at-bar-ilan/

Tel Aviv University researchers conducted Israel’s first ecological–biotechnological seaweed survey. It revealed a natural hotspot of resilient, nutrient-rich species that could serve as a foundation for groundbreaking innovations in food, medicine, and biotechnology. https://english.tau.ac.il/research/mediterranean-green-treasure

Nice article featuring Women In Tech Israel and other female IT leaders who are confident that they can provide the ethics, social, and human skills necessary to prevent AI systems from getting out of control.  We shall see! https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/ry56gory11x