Equinom, a startup that breeds non-GMO plant-based proteins like pea and soy, has raised $35 million.  It uses advanced algorithms to identify the traits of different seed varieties, enabling the development of new ingredients with desirable traits for food production – like high protein, mild taste, and light color. The minimally processed plant proteins enable […]

Patented mattress "helps switch our bodies to relaxed mode"

RepAir Carbon Capture, which has developed an energy-efficient and scalable carbon dioxide capture solution, has raised $10 million. It says its Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology requires 70 per cent less energy than the industry average to reduce the carbon dioxide concentration in the atmosphere as a whole, by using large fans to push air […]

Israel quit manufacturing after Sussita, but leads the world in auto tech

New sensors developed by Israeli company Inuitive allow robots to see the world like a human. It says its technology provides enhanced depth, allowing them to differentiate between humans and objects using AI-based obstacle detection and object recognition. “Our new all-in-one sensor modules expand our portfolio targeting the growing market of autonomous mobile robots,” said […]

Experts grow ancient carob tree to maturity in four years instead of seven

The rollout of super-fast 5G mobile networks in Israel will allow smart traffic lights to reduce congestion, as well as smart sports stadiums and smart hospitals. The fifth-generation technology is 10 times faster than 4G and will enable the introduction of an array of data-heavy applications that would otherwise be unworkable, especially in densely populated […]

Israeli startup Believer Meats says work has started in the USA on what will become the largest cultivated meat production center in the world. The $123 million facility in Wilson, North Carolina, will cover 200,00 sq ft and produce at least 10,000 tonnes of animal-free meat a year. Last year Believer Meats announced the biggest […]

ChroniSense Medical, an Israeli medtech company, has developed a smartwatch that works as a wearable medical sensor.  It can accurately monitor vital signs like blood oxygen saturation, pulse rate and respiration rate. The device, called Polso, is designed for both home and clinical settings, and comes with a mobile app for patients, and a cloud-based […]

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev will soon produce a fifth of its energy from the sun. Solar panels have been installed on the roofs of three buildings at its main campus, as part of the first stage of the initiative.  The project is estimated to cost NIS 2 million (over $580,000), and will reduce its […]

Tech understands lyrics to choose songs for entertainment industry

"Thin air" tech will replace piped domestic supplies, says Watergen

A unique program that helps women advance their hi-tech careers in Israel is expanding to the UAE. FemForward provides the tools, networking, and mentorships needed for women to progress their careers. It is now joining forces with the UAE-Israel Business Council, which builds ties promoting trade, innovation, and cooperation between the two countries, to take […]

Algorithm tackles problem that hospitalizes 12M people a year in US

Seven leading Israeli tech companies have demonstrated their advanced and autonomous vehicle technologies on test vehicles in Tel Aviv. Thermal cameras, laser imaging and detection systems (LiDAR) and autonomous perception systems were all tested in a variety of driving scenarios. It was the culmination of a three-year collaboration under the Avatar (Autonomous Vehicle Advanced Technologies […]