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An Israeli startup is countering the effects of rising urban temperatures by making cities greener, with smart infrastructure that helps create green walls, roofs and pergolas to bring down the heat. Growing urbanization has led to phenomenon known as the urban heat island effect. This is when temperatures in a city increase relative to outlying […]

Chest pain is a common problem with dozens of causes that range from harmless bruised muscles from coughing to potentially fatal pulmonary embolisms. But for the person involved, the experience can be a frightening one – even when the cause turns out to be relatively minor. Now an Israeli startup has developed an AI-based platform […]

A knee implant that regenerates cartilage and bone made by an Israeli startup has just been used for the first time in the United States. CartiHeal develops implants for the treatment of cartilage problems and osteochondral defects (damage involving both the cartilage and underlying bone) in knee joints.  When the Agili-C implant is inserted, blood […]

We’re all used to freshly brewed coffee within seconds, thanks to the wonder of little capsules. Now picture that same near-instantaneous service, but for moisturizer, hair mousse, and even perfume, without any potentially irritating preservatives.  Israeli startup Capsulab has created a machine that freshly prepares and dispenses small amounts of beauty products in just 60 […]

Israeli and American tech companies have received $8 million in funding to develop new joint products in the field of agriculture, foodtech, electronics, and more. The funding was approved by the BIRD (The Israel-US Binational Industrial Research and Development) Foundation, which encourages cooperation between Israeli and US tech companies, and offers funding to selected projects. […]

Autonomous driving tech company Mobileye has launched the world’s first software for vehicles that will prevent drivers from surpassing the maximum speed limit on roads – by using AI and a camera.  Intelligent Speed Assist (ISA) is a technology that has already been introduced to new vehicles, and relies on a combination of cameras, low-resolution […]

There’s a reason most of us love biting into a slice of rich chocolate cake, or sinking our teeth into a mouthwatering, juicy burger.  The high fat content in these foods intensifies their flavors and aromas, and gives them a tender and moist texture. And now an Israeli startup has developed a way to add […]

Up in a small northern Israeli town, a startup is growing fields of genetically engineered wheat that can withstand the challenges of climate change – but it’s not cultivating the grain for food.  The specialized seeds yield wheat with thicker and larger stalks that are being used to create biodegradable yet durable drinking straws. Blue […]

An Israeli venture capital firm has launched a new $80 million fund for sustainable agrifood startups, the largest of its kind in the country.  FLORA Ventures will invest in early-stage startups from Israel and Europe that are working towards building a healthier, more sustainable and resilient system of producing food and other agricultural products. It […]

An Israeli biopharma company that creates treatments for newborns with life-threatening conditions has been awarded a $2.5 million grant by the European Innovation Council (EIC). ELGAN Pharma is developing an oral formula for the treatment of a digestive disorder that prevents preterm infants from absorbing nutrients from feeding and can lead to severe complications, known […]

Seven Israeli startups, including companies innovating in the fields of unmanned aerial vehicles and sustainable materials, have been announced as the winners of this year’s MassChallenge Israel core accelerator program, a four-month intensive program that helps entrepreneurs advance their nascent companies. Out of the 49 startups that participated, a total of nine (including the seven […]

An Israeli startup has brought a revolutionary traffic management system to the United States, allowing American urban areas to control the ebb and flow of its vehicles on demand – turning the roads into what a NoTraffic executive calls a giant “game of chess.”  Through the use of its smart technology and artificial intelligence system, […]

An Israeli biotechnology company will collaborate with the US government to help develop its new treatment for radiation poisoning.  Pluri’s novel treatment, the PLX-R18, seeks to prevent bone marrow from declining as a result of exposure to radiation. It uses cells derived from the human placenta to help the bone marrow recover, which regenerates the […]

An Israeli company has developed genetically engineered versions of the ancient castor bean – and their higher yields and higher oil content are helping nations power their vehicles with greener fuel. The castor bean – which despite looking like a bean is actually a seed from the Spurge family of flowering plants – has been […]

Imagine eating chocolate that did not cause your blood sugar levels to spike. Israeli startup SOLVEAT says it can offer just that, with its edible blend of herbal extracts that can be used in chocolate and other foods to support healthy blood sugar levels. SOLVEAT’s clinical team observed that the chocolate that includes the startup’s […]