When every second counts

Important video featuring Israel’s SeismicAI (see previously) and its earthquake warning system. SeismicAI aims to give customers four, five, six more seconds of warning which can allow people to take cover and for automated systems to shut down sensitive infrastructure.

Drought-tolerant watermelon

Watermelons require around 500 liters of water to grow to maturity. Israel’s Origene Seeds (see previously) has introduced the “Essence” and “Maxima” seedless watermelon varieties, which require 30% less water - and are sweeter than regular watermelons.

Preventing excessive fertilizer

Israel’s  Yevul Info has developed Leaf Guardian – an AI-enhanced solution designed to prevent overfertilization, environmental damage, and ensure optimal plant health. It uses cameras, sensors, and other advanced technology to spot tiny changes in the green color of the leaves.

No moles here

Moles are a nuisance for lawns, gardens, organic greenhouses, crop fields, and golf courses. So the underground sound system from Israel’s Molex should be extremely attractive. Molex imitates the noises made by the presence of a mole’s preditor, repelling the moles and convincing them to burrow somewhere else.

See cultured chicken made and then eat it

Israel’s SuperMeat (see previously) offered a unique opportunity for chefs and food “experts” to watch “no-chicken” chicken being cultivated in the laboratory. They then consumed it and couldn’t taste any difference to “real” chicken.

1,000 urban trees

Israel’s TreeTube (see previously) has implemented its innovative tree planting system in cities in Israel, The Netherlands and Estonia and has sprouted over 1,000 trees. TreeTube is one of this year’s MassChallenge Israel Early-Stage Accelerator Program winners.

Helping companies prepare for a cyber crisis

Israel’s Cytactic helps businesses cobat cyber threats by integrating cyber crisis preparation, response management, and recovery. Focusing on readiness, coordinated management, and fast recovery mitigates the impact of crises and can avert some threats altogether.

Vaccines to keep produce fresh

Israel’s HarvestR (see previously) is developing vaccines that contain dsRNA (double-stranded ribonucleic acid) molecules that disrupt diseases targeting specific crops. The new technology means less use of chemical-based fungicides to keep agricultural produce fresh.

11 Olympiad medals at Math & Physics

At July’s International Math Olympiad in the UK, Israelis won two gold, two silver and two bronze medals against teams from 108 countries. At the European Physics Olympiad in Georgia, Israelis won a gold and four silver medals against participants from 55 countries.

Partnering for sustainable agriculture

Israeli companies Rivulis and Phytech have announced a strategic partnership. will integrate its cloud-based precision irrigation subsidiary, Manna, into . It will provide farmers with a comprehensive view of their entire irrigation and fertigation system.