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Israel’s Technion Institute has launched its Disability Breakthrough Technology course. It aims to train students in social-technological entrepreneurship with an emphasis on solutions for people with disabilities and rehabilitation. It is even more important in light of the ongoing war.

Israel’s Jotit transforms the classroom experience in the digital age, from streamlining organization to improving handwriting skills. Jotit brings "digital-paper" to the classroom, allowing students and teachers to enjoy the benefits of both digital and traditional methods.

Israel’s Rail Vision (see previously) is to install its MainLine obstacle detection system on Israel Railways’ trains to prevent potential collisions and maintain smooth operational flow. Meanwhile, Israel Railways and Israel’s will develop an AI visualization system.

Israel’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Knowledge Center (iSAF) was inaugurated at the Technion, supported by the Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Technology, and in partnership with Boeing. The center will work towards achieving local production of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF – see ).

Israel is investing in a $30 million research lab for development of bio-devices and biochips. To be built by Israel Aerospace Industries and Beckermus Technologies, its goal is to harness engineering and AI to create groundbreaking biotech solutions in medicine, agriculture, energy, etc.

Hebrew University of Jerusalem’s Dr. Mohammad Ghosheh and Prof. Yaakov Nahmias apply cutting-edge materials science on vegan meat alternatives, to replicate the texture and structure of traditional meat.

Israel’s Plantopia (formerly Pigmentum – see previously) originally focused on lettuce as a production platform for milk (casein) proteins. It has now switched to using sprouted oats, as they can deliver higher expression levels of all four casein proteins.

Israel’s Phytech operates in Peru and Chile, with services extended to growers in Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Guatemala, and Mexico. Phytech uses proprietary plant and field condition sensors. Also, hydraulic water monitoring provides clear visibility into tank level, pumps, filters and valves.

Israel’s national water company, Mekorot, has issued a tender for the supply, installation, and maintenance of photovoltaic systems to be installed on buildings and water reservoirs across the country. The energy will operate desalination plants, water treatment facilities, and facilitate water distribution.

Ari Teman is the founder of startup Jovari, whose mission is to produce the world’s first four-door convertible electric hypercar – in Israel. Each buyer can customize the design of their luxury family vehicle. Jovari has joined NVIDIA’s Inception program for startups.