![CanBreed, an Israeli Cannabis genetics and seeds company, says it has used genome editing technology to make the plant resistant to Powdery Mildew, a type of fungus that can be deadly for cannabis. Courtesy](https://nocamels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/CanBreed-e1606049074248-350x244.jpg)
Israeli Startup Says It Has Edited Cannabis Plant Gene To Resist Fungus
CanBreed says this is the first time a commercial company has managed to gene-edit cannabis using CRISPR technology.
November 22, 2020
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OurCrowd Launches $30M Fund For Emerging Companies In Cannabis Tech
The $30 million fund will invest in early-stage cannabis companies in medtech, agtech, retail, e-commerce, marketplaces, SaaS solutions, and deep-tech research.
January 23, 2019
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Annual Cannabis Innovation Conference CannaTech Opens In Tel Aviv
The two-day summit brings industry leaders, scientists, researchers, investors, and entrepreneurs together for the latest in the booming sector.
March 19, 2018