Israel’s most powerful diplomatic asset – technology
European countries, Gulf states, and NATO members all realize that Israel possesses critical technological capabilities that they desperately need.
Gatekeeper to shield from dangers of AI
Israeli startup Irregular (see previously) protects against rogue AI. It has won clients like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude. Their work uncovers vulnerabilities before hackers do - including a new field focused on understanding AI behavior to prevent risks to humanity.
Google supports Israeli AI research
Tel Aviv University and Google Israel have launched a 3-year program to advance core AI research. Google.org will provide $1 million to support foundational research, student scholarships, and new educational initiatives in AI and data science at Tel Aviv University.
An AI camera
Korea’s Truem has partnered with Israel’s Hailo (see previously) to develop a next-generation on-device AI camera. Its de-noising feature delivers superior night image quality compared to competitors. It delivers processing speeds five to seven times faster than previous models.
Mandatory solar for new buildings
New construction regulations (see previously) have now come into effect, requiring public buildings and private homes to install solar panels, and shared buildings (e.g. apartments) to install infrastructure for future installation.
Dissolving CO2 in seawater to reduce emissions
Israeli scientists have developed a method to accelerate a natural process that normally takes thousands of years, reducing it to hours. CO2 dissolves quickly in seawater surrounded by dolomite and limestone rocks. The process could help reduce industrial pollution.
Spotting the first sign of algae infestation
Israel’s BlueGreen Water Technologies (see previously) has launched BlueGreen Insights (BGi). It integrates satellite data with in-situ monitoring to identify the first signs of harmful algal bloom events and guides the precision application of the company’s Lake Guard treatments.
$1 green hydrogen
Latest article on Israel’s H2Pro (see previously) & its end of decade target for $1/kg hydrogen from renewable sources. A 50KW system already operates at its Caesarea facility. In Feb 2026, a 500KW system will commence in Ziporit, Galilee and a 50MW system is planned for Spain or Portugal.
Saving the Cocoa bean
The Cacao crop in West Africa has been devastated due to drought. AgroNetica, a subsidiary of Israel’s Betterseeds (see previously) has developed advanced CRISPR 2.0 technology to produce drought-resistant Cacao. And its "super-cacao" project addresses efficient harvesting and much more.
Europe’s dependence on Israeli drone tech
Interesting article on how the problems Israel has been forced to solve - detecting low-flying drones in crowded airspace, distinguishing friendly from hostile platforms, and more - are now confronting European governments. See also link to Startup Nation Central’s article.