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Israel’s Intuition Robotics (see previously) has just launched ElliQ 3 – the generative AI version of its ElliQ companion robot desk lamp. The company notes, “Now users can discuss a virtually infinite number of topics in a more natural and detailed manner with ElliQ.”

International research and consulting company Cleantech Group has issued its 15th annual Global Cleantech 100 list. It included Israel’s BeeHero (see previously) in the Agriculture & Food category. Israel’s Copprint (see previously) was cited in the Materials & Chemicals category.

Israel Space Week (see previously) is making its return from Jan 28 to Feb 2, with special events held for Israeli evacuees and for IDF reservists. Conferences will feature leading Israel's space professionals, such as Israel's 2nd astronaut Eytan Stibbe, plus space agencies of Italy, France, and Azerbaijan.

Israel’s Imagindairy (see previously) has received a “no questions letter” clearance from the US FDA. It confirms that Imagindairy’s animal-free proteins can be safely used in the production of dairy duplicates, like milk and cheeses. (Israel’s ReMilk has already obtained FDA approval.)

Israel’s Stratasys (see previously) earned the 3D Printing Industry Award, in the Medical, Dental or Healthcare Application category. Stratasys’ portfolio of three PolyJet printers beat out nine other nominees for substantial market growth.

Between April 2022 and April 2023, Israel’s Edete (see previously) pollinated 500 acres of pistachios in Bakersfield, Calif., for one of the largest growers in the US. Edete achieved a 19% increase in yield on two sites, equating to an estimated additional contribution of $1,000-$1,300 per acre.

Even before the war, Kibbutz Alumim near Gaza had a chronic labor shortage. Then Hamas killed many kibbutzniks and destroyed all its greenhouses. Kibbutz Be’eri suffered even worse but still had a greenhouse. Now both have a joint plan to install robots from Israel’s MetoMotion. +

Israeli-founded Revoltz has launched the pre-order of its PORTO e-trike urban delivery vehicle. The electric vehicle (EV) is capable of long-range deliveries and a full day’s work on one charge, offering a similar storage capacity to the boot of a small hatchback car.

Israel’s academic school year opens on Sun 14 Jan. A special program was launched at Israel’s Technion Institute that will facilitate and assist all students, and especially the reserve officers, to return to routine as easily as possible.

Despite the war, several Israeli startups will be exhibiting at CES Las Vegas this year. Inside the Israeli pavilion will be , , ,  EZinGrow (smart plant pot), , , , , , & . Outside - & .