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An Israeli startup has launched a sustainable solution to cut plastic waste in packaging for food and other goods. Melodea has developed a new barrier coating – the thin plastic or aluminum lining that prevents liquids leaking out, or air getting into sealed packets of dried goods. It is resistant to water vapor, oil, aroma, […]

Ten startups will participate in an annual mentoring program that will help them get a foothold in the US. The program is run by consulting firm Deloitte, which has already accelerated 33 companies to date. These companies have collectively raised over $545 million.  This year’s chosen companies will receive guidance from US and Israeli teams […]

The world’s first breast pump that mimics a baby’s suckling was launched in Israel last month. Within two hours, it had completely sold out online. It’s clear why: moms are simply fed up with traditional breast pumps. They are frustrating to use, they often don’t produce enough milk, and the pumping can be extremely painful.  […]

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has completed the first test flight of its new cargo plane, which was converted from a passenger aircraft.  The B777-300ER, or the ‘Big Twin’, can carry 100 tons of cargo payload.  There is a strong demand for cargo aircraft by companies worldwide, especially as e-commerce sales and the need for medical […]

An Israel-founded digital currency trading platform has raised $250 million.  eToro, which now has a value of $3.5 billion, was founded with the vision of opening up the global market so that everyone can trade and invest in a simple and transparent way. Today, its community of over 30 million users can easily buy, hold, […]

ChatGPT, the AI chatbot, has taken the world by storm, answering millions of requests daily to explain complex topics, solve tricky math problems, and even write original song lyrics. An Israeli startup has developed a similar tool – TasteGPT – designed to help the food industry formulate new products based on the latest trends. Understanding […]

A treatment that uses high-pressure chambers filled with 100 percent oxygen can significantly improve chronic pain caused by fibromyalgia.  Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), where patients lie in glass chambers and breathe in pure oxygen, is already used to treat wounds that won’t heal, carbon monoxide poisoning, and other medical conditions.  Researchers at Tel Aviv University […]

An Israeli startup that has built an AI to help developers test their code has just emerged from stealth with $11 million.  CodiumAI allows developers to insert their code, click the ‘generate tests’ button, and its program will automatically analyze the code and create a variety of tests to check its logic. Like ChatGPT, the […]

Israeli startup ChickP has developed two new dairy-free cheeses that are made of chickpea protein powder.  The company says its cheddar cheese and cream cheese prototypes match their real counterparts in appearance and flavor, and are highly nutritious. The cream cheese formulation is made of a few simple ingredients, including its isolate, water, coconut oil, […]

An Israeli startup that has streamlined the purchasing of building materials has raised $8 million. StructShare’s software solution helps subcontractors source and pay for the services and goods they need in construction projects. StructShare says automating these processes reduces costs and material waste, prevents purchasing mistakes, and enables full control over spending and inventory.  Procurement […]

A hereditary muscular disease that causes complete immobility and eventual death has been treated for the first time by Israeli researchers.  The drug was administered to a patient who was near death, completely immobile, and fully dependent on artificial ventilation, for over a year.  Not only did she stop deteriorating, she has improved dramatically: she […]

At this year’s Kornit FAC Tel Aviv Fashion Week, Israel not only showcased new designs, but raised awareness on various social issues for the first time – including breast cancer.  A panel held yesterday (March 20) focused on raising awareness about breast cancer and the latest advancements in early detection and treatment.  Israeli startup IceCure […]

Farmers in Israel are to grow crops and generate solar energy on the same land. TeraLight, a renewable energy company, has joined forces with French company Sun’Agri, which has professional expertise in the field of agrovoltaics – the use of the same land for solar energy and agricultural products. TeraLight will supply its solar panels, […]

Israeli researchers say that starving seaweed of nutrients or exposing it to excess salt or light, actually produces better yields of beneficial medical compounds. They doubled its natural concentration of antioxidants, tripled the amount of compounds that can make natural sunscreen, and increased the number of pigments with great medical value ten-fold.  The ability to […]

Israel is the nation with almost 9,500 startups – but fewer than 40 of them have been founded by ultra-Orthodox Jews.  Eric Lozon, of Dos Ventures, an Orthodox entrepreneurship program, is working to change that. He recruited six Haredi-led startups for a week-long bootcamp, which provided them with practical and one-on-one sessions with mentors, and […]