Ecosystem security pioneer
Israeli cybersecurity startup Cyberpion says that it detects threats from all connected third-party online solutions, their connections, and so on. It “systematically identifies vulnerabilities and neutralizes previously undetectable threats within the vast, highly dynamic online ecosystem.”
Safer, cheaper construction
Israel’s Samson Logic has developed a hardware / software system for managing construction materials. It can help save lives, save crane and worker time, optimize storage area, and manage material waste. Samson Logic has been selected to join the Proptech Zone Startup Accelerator. Great video.
Boosting streaming for Cisco & BT
Israel’s Qwilt (reported nine years ago) is integrating its software to accelerate the pace and streaming of live and VOD video broadcasts into Cisco's computer systems. British Telecom (BT) is the first company that will integrate the new development in its infrastructure.
New EV chassis is right on track
Israel’s REE Automotive (reported previously) has three prototypes of its modular and flexible electric vehicle platforms. Each is sized appropriate to the dimensions and applications of the final completed target vehicle. REE has partnered Mitsubishi, Masushi, NSK, AAM, KYB and Mahindra.
Charging up the road
Israel’s ElectReon does not stop. Having begun building pilot vehicle charging roads in Sweden, Germany and Tel Aviv , it is now partnering European infrastructure company, Eurovia (part of Vinci S.A.), to promote and build wireless electric road systems in Germany, France and Belgium.
Locating landmines by detecting bacteria
Israel has developed some unique innovative methods for finding deadly unexploded landmines . Now, Hebrew University of Jerusalem researchers have engineered a strain of E. coli bacteria that, a few hours after scattering over a minefield, will glow brightly if near TNT.
Cutting security delays at airports
Israel’s SeeTrue provides a hi-tech AI solution that quickly identifies banned items in X-rays of baggage. SeeTrue was a winner in the UN World Tourism Organization Healing Solutions challenge, contested by over 1,100 companies.
New R&D center for breeding better seeds
Israel’s Equinom (reported previously) has opened a hi-tech R&D center in a huge renovated warehouse at Kibbutz Givat Brenner in Central Israel. The facility will boost Equinom’s efforts to develop the next generation of its non-GMO Smarter Seeds for tackling global hunger.
More power to Israel
Israel’s Prime Minister’s Office has formed the Fuel Cells Consortium. Its aim is to improve fuel cell durability and power and to cut its costs. The consortium includes Israeli fuel cell companies GenCell Energy and PO-CellTech plus 12 researchers from all of Israel’s universities.
Rapid Covid test for airports
Following successful trials, Israel’s Sheba hospital has formed a new startup Virusight Diagnostics with Israel’s Newsight to commercialize Newsight’s 1-second Covid-19 gargle test . Now ICTS Europe is to install the SpectraLIT test into its Sentinel airport security kiosks.