Guardrails, which mitigates evolving risks in AI systems real-time, has been recognized as one of the 10 companies in the AI technology category. 

The list was created following a thorough process in which TIME’s global editors and correspondents assessed each candidate based on several critical factors, such as originality, efficacy, ambition, and impact.

“We’re incredibly proud to see Aporia’s Guardrails recognized by TIME as one of the year’s best inventions,” said Aporia CEO Liran Hason. 

“Aporia is committed to making AI applications safer and more reliable for everyone—from businesses to everyday consumers,” he said. 

We’re developing rigorous Guardrail policies, implementing advanced capabilities to ensure compliance with AI regulations in the EU and US, expanding capabilities to secure a broader range of AI systems, and welcoming new customers. Our Guardrails do more than manage glitches; they empower companies to deploy AI that users can trust.”

The company has also been named a Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum, and recently announced partnerships with Google Cloud and Microsoft. 

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The researchers found that reversing a mechanism preventing the immune system from attacking tumors can stimulate the immune system to fight the cancer cells. 

The breakthrough was led by Prof. Carmit Levy, Prof. Yaron Carmi, and PhD student Avishai Maliah from TAU’s Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences. The paper was published in the leading journal Nature Communications.

Levy said the discovery occurred at his lab, which studies both cancer and the effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun on our skin and body  – both of which are known to suppress the immune system. 

“Cancer suppresses approaching immune cells and solar radiation suppresses the skin’s immune system,” he explained. 

“While in most cases, we cancer researchers worldwide focus on the tumor and look for mechanisms by which cancer inhibits the immune system, here we proposed a different approach: investigating how UV exposure suppresses the immune system and applying our findings to cancer. The discovery of a mechanism that inhibits the immune system opens new paths for innovative therapies.”

The research was recently published in the leading journal Nature Communications.

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The sum was approved by the port’s board of directors as part of its Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) investment fund, subject to the approval of the Government Companies Authority. 

Since its establishment in 2021, the incubator has supported more than 90 startups in various fields, including operations, logistics, cyber and safety. 

The three startups were selected following a pilot program lasting an average of six months, during which the technologies being developed were tested in close cooperation with the port’s staff. 

The three startups are:

Makalu Optics, which develops groundbreaking LiDAR technology for various applications  

Treedis, which develops an advanced digitally compatible solution based on virtual and augmented reality  

Flyz Robotics, which developed an autonomous system for miniature drone robots with unique capabilities  

“The Ashdod Port Company views investments in technology companies as a strategic move, which will help us meet both the challenges of the current period of time and the global challenges faced by ports all over the world and, in parallel, optimize our competitive ability,” said Shaul Schneider, the chairman Ashdod Port Board of Directors. 

“We are confident that this investment will yield optimal results for the Port of Ashdod, for the Israeli economy, as well as for the international port industry.”

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A team led by Dr. Nir Grinberg and Prof. Rami Puzis of BGU’s Department of Software and Information Systems Engineering found that tracking fake news sources, rather than individual articles or posts, can significantly lower the burden on fact checkers and produce reliable results over time.

The researchers’ audience-based models outperformed the more common approach of looking at who’s sharing misinformation by large margins: 33 percent when looking at historical data, and 69 percent when looking at sources as they emerge over time.

The authors also showed that their approach can maintain the same level of accuracy in identifying fake news sources while requiring less than a quarter of the fact-checking costs.

“The problem today with the proliferation of fake news is that fact checkers are overwhelmed,” explained Grinberg. 

“They cannot fact check everything … [and] we know little about how successful fact checkers are in getting to the most important content to fact check. That prompted us to develop a machine learning approach that can help fact checkers direct their attention better and boost their productivity,” he said.  
The team’s findings were published recently in Proceedings of the 30th ACM SIGKDD Conference on Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining.

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The mobile Iron Beam system consists of two pivoting laser guns, a surveillance system to track the incoming projectile and a control center staffed by personnel who issue commands to the system. 

The laser gun creates a high-energy beam that can bring down missiles, mortars and drones at a reported maximum range of 10 km. The laser heats its target to incredibly high temperatures very quickly, rendering it obsolete. 

According to the contract, Elbit will supply the ministry with its proprietary high-power laser solution in order to provide a robust defense against a variety of threats. The contract also includes the provision of ongoing support services.

“As Israel’s Laser Center and a global leader in high-power laser technology, Elbit Systems congratulates on the significant progress made in the Iron Beam project and is proud of its contribution to its success. The capabilities developed at Elbit Systems represent a leap forward in future defense against various threats,” said Bezhalel (Butzi) Machlis, the president and CEO of Elbit Systems. 

The Haifa-based company, which has almost 20,000 personnel working across five continents, says its products allow its clients around the world “to address rapidly evolving battlefield challenges and overcome threats.”

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The researchers hope that the discovery could help future studies into alcoholism and how alcohol metabolizes in our bodies. 

The research was conducted under the leadership of postdoctoral fellow Dr. Sofia Bouchebti from the laboratory of Prof. Eran Levin at Tel Aviv University’s School of Zoology and the Steinhardt Museum of Natural History. 

The team tested the Oriental hornet’s ability to consume and break down alcohol, and were surprised by the rapid rate at which the insects metabolized it. 

They also found that even high concentrations of alcohol had no noticeable effect on the hornets’ behavior and that there was no difference in lifespan for hornets that only consumed alcohol for their entire three-month lives and those that consumed sugar water.

“This is a remarkable animal that shows no signs of intoxication or illness even after ingesting huge amounts of alcohol,” said the research team. 

“While alcohol-related research is highly advanced, with 5.3 percent of deaths in the world linked to alcohol consumption, we believe that, following our research, Oriental hornets could potentially be used to develop new models for studying alcoholism and the metabolism of alcohol,” said Prof. Levin. 

The study was published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America (PNAS).

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Snapdragon is a versatile suite of system-on-chip (SoC) semiconductor products for a range of devices designed and marketed by Qualcomm, including mobile devices, tablets and laptops.

Dataloop enables developers to streamline the entire AI lifecycle through an automated pipeline that includes data curation, labeling, model fine-tuning, and integration with Qualcomm AI Hub, which compiles, optimizes, and profiles the ready-to-deploy model.

“The Qualcomm AI Hub helps enhance the efficiency of AI development. Dataloop’s comprehensive platform simplifies the entire AI lifecycle, while Qualcomm Technologies’ innovations enable models that are optimized and ready for deployment on edge devices, empowering developers to accelerate innovation and bring AI solutions to market faster,” said Dataloop AI co-founder and CBO Nir Buschi.

“Qualcomm Technologies is collaborating with Dataloop to streamline on-device AI deployment,” said Siddhika Nevrekar, senior director of product management at Qualcomm.

“With Dataloop’s automated pipelines and robust data management, developers can effortlessly create powerful AI systems and seamlessly deploy them on-device using our Qualcomm AI Hub.”

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The 12 installations were built in cooperation with multiple agricultural communities in Israel, and have a combined solar generation capacity of 254 MW and energy storage capacity of 594 MWh. While portions of it began commercial operation in 2023 and grid connections continued throughout 2024, the process has now been completed.

The Cluster’s entire output will be sold to Enlight’s supplier division, which markets the electricity directly to customers in Israel’s newly deregulated power market. 

The generation volumes of the Cluster currently account for 50 percent of all clean power produced under the new regulatory framework. 

“Today we completed the commencement of full commercial operations at the largest group of renewable energy facilities operating in Israel’s deregulated power market,” said Enlight MENA General Manager Gilad Peled. 

“The Cluster will generate attractive returns for Enlight, while creating a stable and vital source of income for our partners in the agricultural communities of Israel.”

Enlight is headquartered in Rosh Ha’ayin and operates in multiple countries worldwide, including Italy, Spain, Sweden and the US. 

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According to InnoCan Pharma, a long-term treatment plan consistently demonstrated the LPT-CBD injection’s efficacy in pain reduction and improved mobility, with the effects lasting for several weeks after each treatment. 

This, the company says, demonstrates that LPT-CBD can be a viable treatment option for managing chronic pain and enhancing the quality of life in animals.

Two dogs suffering from osteoarthritis were treated for two years or more with LPT-CBD after failing to respond to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and oral CBD. Both animals showed noticeable pain relief, substantially improved mobility and obvious increased well-being. 

“We are thrilled with these findings, which highlight the long-lasting effects of repeated administration of LPT-CBD to treat chronic pain,” said InnoCan CSO Prof. Chezy Barenholz. 

“These results support the potential of LPT-CBD as a monthly treatment for chronic pain conditions, providing sustained relief. They position LPT-CBD as a breakthrough solution for managing chronic pain in animals and, by extension, human patients,” he said.

“This compassionate therapy has demonstrated significant efficacy in companion dogs and reinforces our commitment to advance FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) approval of LPT-CBD for the treatment of chronic pain in dogs,” said Dr. Eyal Kalo, InnoCan’s director of R&D.

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The funding comes via the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), part of the US Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR).  

A study last year carried out by RedHill found that twice-daily oral doses of its opaganib medication boosted survival from about six days to 11 days in mice infected with Ebola. 

Opaganib is a host-directed therapy, meaning rather than destroying the pathogen directly, it makes its local environment less favorable to grow and live in. 

The drug is also in development as a treatment for multiple cancers, COVID-19 and viral and inflammatory diseases.  

“EBOV is deadly, killing, on average, half of all those who contract it. This year marks 10 years since the West Africa Ebola epidemic in which 11,000 people died, and yet there are still no host-directed, small molecule therapies approved to provide effective and usable treatment strategies,” said RedHill Chief Business Officer Guy Goldberg.  

 “Currently only Inmazeb, a combination of three monoclonal antibodies, and Ebanga, a single monoclonal antibody, are FDA-approved to treat EBOV, as such there is an urgent medical need for additional effective and easy to distribute and administer EBOV therapies,” he said.  

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The full-service contract, which is already in effect, includes all EM programs within Israel, including SuperCom’s existing Home Detention Monitoring program and additional GPS Tracking programs.

The program is expected to cover all EM offender programs in Israel, with an estimated 1,500 enrollees and potential for expansion. SuperCom says it will deploy its cutting-edge EM solutions, including PureCom, PureTrack, PureTag, and PureBeacon. 

The contract also includes the option for up to four one-year extensions.  

“We are deeply honored to support Israel’s public safety infrastructure during these challenging times,” said SuperCom CEO and President Ordan Trabelsi. 

“By providing the Israel Prison Service state agency with our advanced electronic monitoring solutions, we reaffirm our unwavering commitment to making Israel safer for all its citizens,” he said.

“We also thank our partner, Electra, one of the most reputable and reliable nationwide security services providers. Together, we offered a winning proposal that combines the most advanced technologies and services to meet the critical needs of the IPS.”  

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The initiative was devised by Baran Group, Israel’s largest engineering company, and the program focuses on early-stage startups in the sector that have demonstrated both technological and business feasibility.

Forty percent of the startups participating in the program are from the north of Israel, where swathes of the area have been devastated by rocket fire from the Hezbollah terrorist group in Lebanon since the day after the massive terror attack by Hamas in the south last October.

Over a period of six to eight months, the program will offer professional guidance, access to funding and investment opportunities, support for technological and business development, access to R&D infrastructure, pilot opportunities with potential customers and networking with global investors specializing in the Built Environment. 

The five startups selected for the program so far last week presented their ventures at an event held at Meta’s offices, attended by Alon Stopel, the chairman of the Israel Innovation Authority and chief scientist at the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, along with investors, potential partners and leading industry experts.

“Our vision is not only to provide technological and business support but also to establish a comprehensive connection to the entire ecosystem in the north,” said CivicLabs CEO Yogev Katzir.

“This is crucial during normal times and even more so now. We believe that in this challenging period, breakthrough solutions can emerge that will transform the industry and revitalize the economy in the north. Our goal is to position Israel, particularly the north, as a leading technology hub in the Built Environment sector, thereby developing innovative technologies and strengthening the local economy,” he said. 

“The North needs support now more than ever, and at this moment, we are proud to spearhead a significant change in the industry,” said Baran Israel CEO Zohar Nevo.

“The Startup Nation, which has already demonstrated its leadership in various technological fields, is taking another step toward fostering innovation in the Built Environment sectors, which are essential for the ecosystem, independence, and resilience of the Israeli economy, now more than ever.”

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The new IAI Catalyst program focuses on a number of fields critical to the future of aerospace innovation, among them AI, quantum science, energy and space technology, with the stated aim of becoming an epicenter for aerospace innovation. 

IAI says the Catalyst program will host two cohorts every year, each comprising four startups who have passed a rigorous screening process. 

The selected startups will be provided with office space, technological and business support from IAI and an investment of $100,000, and will be encouraged to work with IAI engineers on future advanced technologies.

“We are proud to launch the Israel Aerospace Industries Innovation Center in the United States, marking a significant milestone that underscores the deep bond between Israel and the US,,” said Amir Peretz, IAI’s Chairman of the Board of Directors and former Israeli defense minister. 

“This center symbolizes the partnership between Israel and America, and the achievements that are reshaping global defense and technology. Together, we will continue to lead, innovate, and shape the future for future generations,” he said.

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Cympire says its military-grade platform provides hyper-realistic training environments and is designed to meet the needs of military, government, enterprise organizations and higher education, 

The platform enables users to “train-as-they-fight,” offering mission-critical readiness, as well as online training content and services.

“We are honored to be selected by the IDF for this critical project. Cympire’s platform offers the most advanced capabilities for building cyber defense skills, and we are committed to supporting the IDF in maintaining their leading edge in cybersecurity,” said Cympire CEO Yaniv Shachar.

According to Cympire’s senior advisor US Maj. Gen. Neil S. Hersey, the former Deputy Commanding General – Operations at the US Army Cyber Command, the partnership underscores the company’s ability to meet the demands of elite military cyber units. 

“By leveraging Cympire’s platform, the IDF will enhance its ability to counter advanced cyber threats effectively. I am excited to see this technology being utilized in one of the world’s most challenging and dynamic cyber defense environments,” he said.

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The Israeli company has now become part of Johnson & Johnson MedTech.  

V-Wave’s proprietary, minimally invasive Ventura Interatrial Shunt (IAS) is designed to treat patients with heart failure. The shunt between the left and right atria in the heart aims to reduce elevated pressure in the left atrium. 

It received FDA Breakthrough Device Designation in 2019 and CE mark in 2020, and, according to Johnson & Johnson, has the potential to be the first device of its kind to market.

The American multinational said in August that it would pay up to $1.7 billion for V-Wave. This included a sum of $600 million upfront, followed by further payments totalling some $1.1 billion should V-Wave hit certain regulatory and commercial milestones. 

“We’re excited to officially welcome V-Wave to Johnson & Johnson MedTech,” saif Johnson & Johnson Executive VP and Worldwide Chairman Tim Schmid. 

“V-Wave’s novel implantable device, the Ventura Interatrial Shunt, offers tremendous promise for patients experiencing heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. This technology has the potential to be the first device of its kind to market. We look forward to working with the talented V-Wave team to bring this transformative innovation to patients.”

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Seeking to create a composite plastic that would meet the needs of industry while also being environmentally friendly, the researchers decided to focus on commonplace, inexpensive source materials whose properties could be improved. 

They found that molecules of tyrosine – a prevalent amino acid that forms exceptionally strong nanocrystals – could be used as an effective component in a biodegradable composite plastic. 

And after examining how tyrosine combines with several types of polymers, they also chose hydroxyethyl cellulose, a cellulose derivative employed extensively in the manufacture of medicines and cosmetics.

When hydroxyethyl cellulose and tyrosine are combined, they form an exceptionally strong composite plastic made of fiber-like tyrosine nanocrystals that grow and integrate into the hydroxyethyl cellulose. 

The study was led by Dr. Angelica Niazov-Elkan, Dr. Haim Weissman and Prof. Boris Rybtchinski of Weizmann’s Department of Molecular Chemistry and Materials Science. 

As both cellulose and tyrosine are edible, the biodegradable composite plastic can actually be eaten. The researchers say, however, that as the conditions in the lab are not suitable for foodstuffs, they have yet to sample their new material.

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The joint project by sustainable aquaculture company Watershed AC, computational biotech firm Evogene and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) focuses on giant freshwater prawn, white leg shrimp and red swamp crayfish.

CRISPR is a powerful gene-editing tool that allows for the modification of DNA with unprecedented precision and ease, making it a valuable tool in various fields of research and biotechnology.

The decision by the IIA – the government agency dedicated to supporting the national tech sector – came after the collaboration partners met their targeted goals in the first year of research. 

Using Evogene’s advanced GeneRator AI tech-engine and other tools, Watershed and BGU successfully produced the first edited giant freshwater prawn with selected gene modifications by using CRISPR.  

In the second year, the collaboration’s main target is to industrially scale-up CRISPR technology for giant freshwater prawn and expand the obtained application to other two crustacean species.  

The collaborators say the global shrimp market, which was worth $40.35 billion in 2023, is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.09 percent and the global crayfish market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 31.5 percent during the next eight years, 

These growing markets increasingly emphasize the need to expand sustainable aquaculture, the team says, making the technology developed in the frame of the collaboration exceptionally relevant.

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According to the agreement, the Tel Aviv-based company will sell its first wave energy generation unit to I-Ke International Ocean Energy, a subsidiary of leading maritime engineering company Lian Tat.

I-Ke will provide the full financing for the 100KW pilot project, by buying a turnkey conversion unit from Eco Wave Power, the agreement states. The conversion unit includes all the hydraulic and electric conversion parts, coupled with the smart control and automation system.

This agreement is based on a memorandum of understanding signed between Lian Tat and Eco Wave Power in June 2023, and will leverage the latter’s technology to maximize energy extraction on the Taiwanese coastline.

“The construction of Eco Wave Power’s project is relatively easy, and I believe that it will be a significant stepping stone for the development of green electricity in Taiwan,” said Lian Tat Chairman CY Huang. 

“I also think that this will allow Taiwan to break away from existing renewable energy restrictions and develop in the direction of diversified renewable energy,” he said. 

“I am certain that Eco Wave Power’s official visit in Taiwan and the signing of this official collaboration agreement between our companies is the beginning of a true friendship and a productive business collaboration,” said Eco Wave Power founder and CEO Inna Braverman. 

“I believe that this new collaboration will not only be a win-win collaboration for both parties but will also serve as a pioneering step towards the implementation and adaptation of wave energy all over Asia, as this will be the first onshore wave energy array in the region. So let’s change the world together – One Wave at a Time!” 

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Engineers from Microsoft Israel’s R&D department teamed up with Edut 710 to develop the unique tool, which allows anyone to create a personalized ceremony, event or learning session. 

The ceremony can include video testimonies, background materials, artwork and texts related to the October 7 attack,and creators end up with a customized PowerPoint presentation of their work.

Edut 710 was founded to preserve the memories of the victims of the mass terror attack in southern Israel, collecting testimonies of survivors in full detail. So far, more than 1,200 testimonies have been collected as part of a project to create a comprehensive national archive. This archive could then be used to teach and discuss the attack even when survivors cannot be physically present. 

Browsers of the collective digital memory bank do so with the help of advanced language-learning models (LLMs),which allow it to carry out sophisticated searches across hundreds of testimonies. 

“Collaborating with the amazing employees at Microsoft has allowed us to take another step forward in our commitment to the survivors, their stories, and society at large, ensuring that these testimonies reach a wide audience and are not just preserved in archives,” said Itay Ken-Tor, co-founder and Head of Partnerships and Resource Development at Edut 710. 

“We are excited by the collaboration and the amazing dedication of the Microsoft volunteers who created such an important and impactful platform in such a short time, and we thank them all,” he said. 

“Above all, we are deeply moved by the ability of users to send personal thanks to the survivors whose testimonies they heard. From our experience and consultations with experts, we know how significant this is for them.”

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The WEAD (Water Efficiency, Anomaly Detection) platform contains an automated algorithm to identify, categorize and address any anomalies in a water system, monitoring the problem and its performance until resolution.

The  SaaS solution integrates with any Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) platform, and is the only platform available that supports simultaneous integration with multiple AMI platforms. 

The platform, which is available for water utilities, municipalities, smart meter manufacturers and multifamily property owners, also maintains high levels of cybersecurity to safeguard customer data. 

Its capabilities include reducing water loss by up to 66 percent; an intuitive dashboard that provides a clear snapshot of entire water networks; and a Virtual District Metered Area (VDMA) that presents a holistic view of water networks.

“We are thrilled to offer utilities the opportunity to enhance their water loss management,” said LeakZon CEO Dan Winter. 

“With numerous customers already benefiting from our solution, we are confident that WEAD will help utilities, municipalities, and multifamily property owners increase their revenue and significantly reduce water loss. In light of the global climate crisis, LeakZon has made sustainability one of our top priorities, and we are pleased to be able to make our humble contribution to creating a better and safer world.”

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The 20 companies operate in a diverse range of sectors related to green tech – including renewable energy; water; advanced agriculture; and smart transportation – and each has its own innovative solution to combating the global climate crisis.

The various companies were chosen in order to showcase the impact of Israeli innovation in this ecosystem, and will be present at the Israeli pavilion inside the event’s main Blue Zone hub. 

COP29 will be the UN’s 29th climate conference, the largest event of its kind in the world. More than 100 heads of state and over 40,000 participants – including members of governments, the private sector, academia and financial institutions – 

are expected to attend this year’s conference, which will focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to climate change, with an emphasis on innovative and sustainable solutions.

The Israeli companies selected are: 

Airovation Tech: Developed a unique technology for capturing and storing carbon dioxide from the air, enabling industries such as fertilizers, cement and steel to significantly reduce carbon emissions

CarbonBlue: Removes carbon dioxide from ocean water, allowing it to absorb more CO₂ from the atmosphere without requiring water pre-treatment

Rewind: Developed a carbon dioxide removal method involving the storage of biomass in the 2km deep, oxygen-depleted waters of the Black Sea

Momentick: Uses advanced sensors and artificial intelligence to provide precise and autonomous capabilities for detecting and quantifying methane and other greenhouse gas emissions worldwide

Senecio Robotics: Tackles the global mosquito epidemic by developing an AI-powered robotic platform that releases sterile males, dramatically reducing mosquito populations in vast areas

TextRe: Specializes in converting synthetic textile waste into sustainable recycled materials used in various applications in the plastics industry.

Treetoscope: Presents advanced irrigation optimization technology in agriculture, reducing water waste and promoting efficient use of renewable water sources

BlueGreen Water Technologies: Purifies polluted lakes by combining innovative materials and technologies to treat stagnant water sources and rivers

SolCold: Developed a unique nanotechnological coating that cools buildings under sunlight without the need for electricity, making it a perfect solution for extremely hot regions

EZPack: Provides off-grid water solutions for rural areas, with technologies that supply clean water for drinking and agriculture even in harsh conditions

NGV: Offers technology to reduce carbon emissions from polluting industries while creating sustainable products, enabling over an 80-percent reduction in emissions throughout the lifecycle

Envomed: Developed a solution for the treatment of hazardous medical waste, focusing on environmental preservation and reducing pollutant emissions

Reep Technologies: Removes ink from paper in a way that allows paper reuse, reducing pollution in the printing industry

H2OLL: Provides technology to extract drinking water directly from the air, a unique solution for areas with water shortages

Salicrop: Develops environmentally friendly fertilizer alternatives that help plants adapt to harsh climatic conditions

ANINA Culinary Art: Offers unique packaging solutions for healthy, eco-friendly meals that are ready to eat within minutes

CI Sensing: Developed a revolutionary solution for monitoring greenhouse gas emissions based on Optical Gas Imaging technology, which helps energy companies reduce emissions and enhance safety against leaks

Marine Edge: Provides optimization solutions for shipping companies, reducing fuel consumption and pollutant emissions

Terra: Developed technology for managing and monetizing carbon removal for farmers

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The test could reduce the amount of use of antibiotics, which do not work on viral infections but whose prescription for them plays a part in the growing problem of antibiotic resistance in bacteria.

The company says the trial of the MeMed BV test successfully demonstrates its clinical utility in promoting appropriate antibiotic use, highlighting its potential to improve patient outcomes and healthcare decision making. It also called the trial a critical step toward making the test the standard for distinguishing bacterial and viral infections.  

The randomized controlled trial was conducted across 11 Emergency Departments (EDs) and Urgent Care Centers (UCCs) in the US and Israel, and included 260 adult patients with clinical suspicion of lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI). 

The first small-scale analysis of data from the trial showed a 62 percent relative reduction in unnecessary antibiotic prescription rates, while follow-up data indicated no significant increase in the rate of return ED/UCC visits within 7 days.

“The results of this trial build on a decade-long series of studies involving thousands of patients, demonstrating the high performance of the MeMed BV technology,” said MeMed co-founder and CEO Dr. Eran Eden. 

“This trial marks a significant step forward by generating interventional data and showcasing the test’s actual impact on patients. We are committed to further expanding on these findings, with several additional utility and real-world studies underway,” he said.  

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The annual ranking, published by renowned business data research company Pitchbook, tracks startups raising capital in the US, using the number of entrepreneurs among an institution’s alumni to compile the top 50 universities.

TAU says the achievement was driven by 893 alumni with bachelor’s degrees who have founded 755 companies over the past decade, raising $29.8 billion in total capital. 

While TAU joins world-famous US universities such as Stanford, MIT and Harvard in the top 10, it places higher than Yale, Columbia and Princeton, who were ranked 11th, 13th and 14th respectively. 

Pitchbook singled out three companies founded by TAU alumni that have each raised over $1 billion: Generate ($4.3 billion); Lendbuzz ($1.2 billion); and Next Insurance ($1.1 billion).

“TAU continues to be Israel’s main entrepreneurial university and a global leader in producing alumni who become entrepreneurs, found companies, raise venture capital and drive economic progress,” said Prof. Moshe Zviran, the university’s Chief Entrepreneurship & Innovation Officer. 

“TAU’s 7th place in the Pitchbook ranking is another testament to the exceptional quality of our alumni and the impact of our entrepreneurial ecosystem on campus, which actively promotes this mindset,” he said. 

Three other Israeli universities made the list: the Technion – Israel School of Technology in Haifa, which was ranked 16th; the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, which was ranked 30th; and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, which was ranked 47th.

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The patented technology, named MicroFermentor, is based on an innovative microbe formulation that enables the multiplication of beneficial bacteria directly on a plant, reducing application costs, extending shelf life and prolonging the bacteria’s viability after field application. 

The grant was awarded following positive initial experiments and will support the program’s next phase of development toward commercialization.

Rehovot-based Lavie, a subsidiary of leading Israeli computational biology company Evogene, says the novel technology offers a unique opportunity for new bacterial-based solutions, which had previously not met market requirements due to production cost and shelf life. 

“We are very pleased with the advancement in the development of our ‘MicroFermentor’ technology, and appreciate the support of the IIA,” said Lavie Bio CEO Amit Noam. 

“The ‘MicroFermentor’ technology will further enhance our competitive advantage and our ability to introduce ground-breaking products to the agriculture market.” 

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The JTF grant is intended to alleviate socioeconomic costs triggered by the transition to climate neutrality, supporting economic diversification, creating new business opportunities and helping people to adapt to a changing labor market.

UBQ says it will use the grant to improve the efficiency and sustainability of its industrial scale facility in the Netherlands and support further product development to address additional market needs. 

The factory in Bergen op Zoom is capable of annually converting 104,600 tons of municipal solid waste into 80,000 tons of UBQ’s thermoplastic composite.

“UBQ’s innovative technology converts mixed municipal household waste that would have otherwise ended up in landfills or incinerators into a new bio-based thermoplastic composite that replaces conventional plastics in durable and semi-durable applications,” said UBQ Materials Finance Manager Gerwin Drent, who led the JTF grant application. 

“This funding will enable us to accelerate the adoption of solutions that maintain or lower the facility’s energy usage while increasing output, a significant step forward for the company,” he said. 

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Endoscopic suturing – placing medical stitches inside the gastrointestinal tract without invasive surgery – is used to reduce the size and capacity of the stomach (gastroplasty), thereby making a person feel satiated after less food and reducing their calorie intake.

Nitinotes says its automated, minimally invasive system simplifies and speeds up endoscopic gastroplasty procedures, offering a widely available and effective solution for hundreds of millions of patients living with obesity but for whom traditional bariatric surgery is not an option.

The study found that EndoZip can help a person reduce their body weight by 13 percent over a 12-month period, as well as boost other metabolic health indicators crucial to managing obesity-related comorbidities. 

According to the company, the findings show that EndoZip is a viable alternative to existing minimally invasive obesity treatments, expanding the options of patients who might not qualify or do not want to undergo traditional surgeries. 

The results of the study were published in the prestigious GIE: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy journal.

“The acceptance of our study for publication in GIE validates the potential of EndoZip technology [and] aligns with our mission to enhance the accessibility and reduce the invasiveness of obesity treatments,” said Nitinotes CEO Lloyd Diamond. 

“We believe EndoZip could help more physicians incorporate this technology into their practices, providing an additional option for patients seeking alternatives to traditional medical and surgical interventions,” he said.

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The ADAS system will include both camera and radar fusion, and is expected to enter serial production by the last quarter of 2025, pending final approval from HiRain.

“HiRain Technologies and Arbe are working together to transform global automotive safety by infusing radar technology with capabilities that were once unique to other sensors,” said Arbe CEO Kobi Marenko.

“This groundbreaking initiative will demonstrate how imaging radar can provide an alternative to other sensors on the market, providing a solution that enhances safety at a consumer-friendly price point.”

Arbe announced in January that HiRain was embarking on a new data collection phase, using a fleet of vehicles equipped with imaging radar developed from its chipset.

“Our LRR610 Imaging Radars, powered by the Arbe chipset, leverage the industry’s leading ultra-high resolution capabilities, offering performance never before seen in radar technology,” said HiRain CTO Chengjian Fan.

“Our recent data collection initiative has shown the optimization of both sensor fusion and perception, further enhancing the capabilities of imaging radar and making advanced ADAS systems more affordable while providing true safety and advanced functionality.”

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The partnership offers retailers a combination of leading facial recognition tech, video analytics and AI deep learning to both detect incidents of alleged theft and capture a suspect’s likeness in real-time. 

Corsight says its facial detection technology has the rare ability to reliably recognize individuals in a crowded store using existing CCTV cameras, enhancing security, operational efficiency and the user experience.

“Our partnership with RaptorVision represents a significant advance in the evolution of facial intelligence technology for Retail Operators,” said Corsight VP of Product Kai Mizrahi. 

“We are thrilled that RaptorVision has tightly integrated Corsight AI’s advanced recognition abilities to address some of the major pain points for retailers effectively,” he said. 

“The RaptorVision-Corsight partnership brings together powerful capabilities not found anywhere else,” said RaptorVision VP of Business Development Chris Olson. 

“Both Raptor and Corsight bring tremendous value to the Retail Market. By enhancing the retailer’s ability to swiftly and proactively identify and track a person-of-interest (POI) within a store or across a retailer’s network of locations, overall security and loss prevention initiatives are strengthened significantly.” 

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CyberArk CEO Matt Cohen and founder and Executive Chairman Udi Mokady were joined by members of the company’s executive leadership team, board of directors and invited guests, including long-standing customers and partners.

The company, which is headquartered both in Petah Tikva and Massachusetts, says that in the past decade it has increased its revenues from $103 million to more than $750 million; grown its customer base from 1,550 to 8,800; and expanded its number of employees from 400 to more than 3,200 in over 40 countries. 

“As we proudly celebrate CyberArk’s amazing journey since our IPO ten years ago, we want to thank our customers and partners for entrusting us with their identity security needs,” said Cohen. 

“We have always put security first in everything we do and consistently delivered cutting edge innovation. We are leading the way in establishing a new paradigm for identity security by delivering on our vision of securing every identity – human and machine – with the right level of privilege controls,” he said.  

“We are honored and humbled to be celebrating our 10th anniversary as a publicly traded company,” said Mokady. 

“Today, CyberArk is widely recognized as the leader in identity security and we have an unwavering commitment to our mission of securing the world against cyberthreats so, together, we can move fearlessly forward. We are incredibly enthusiastic about our future and are well positioned to continue delivering tremendous value to our customers, partners and shareholders.”

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The startup’s process creates casein proteins, which make up 80 percent of cow milk proteins, and forms them into the micelles that are the building blocks of dairy products such as cheese and yogurt. 

Yavne-headquartered DairyX says its caseins have amino acid sequences identical to those of their animal counterparts, which means that they are not genetically modified. The caseins also mean there is no need to add the hormones and antibiotics used by dairy farms.

Similarly, the micelles have no cholesterol or lactose, which allows food manufacturers to decide which fats and sugars they add to their formulations. 

The company has also developed technology that helps the gelation of the micelles, which it says is considered the holy grail of the food industry as it enables food manufacturers to produce firm, stretchy and creamy products using traditional dairy-making processes.

“Our biological design genetically manipulated yeast to produce functional caseins that we organized into micelles,” said Galit Kuznets, Head of Strain Development and Fermentation at DairyX. 

“Our machine-learning models simulated fermentation to determine optimal fermentation conditions. We have proven our ability to create a gel from reconstituted casein micelles. All these ingenuities have helped us work smarter and faster to create highly functional micelles,” she said. 

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A newly developed film by Solutum will be used with pester’s packaging lines, without any conversion required, as a greener alternative to packaging with conventional film material. 

The Solutum film is fully biodegradable in soil and water, and leaves no residue of microplastics or other toxic substances. It also has a high tear strength compared to conventional film, which means it can be used in a thinner form and therefore more economically.  

“At the end of its life cycle, Solutum’s material decomposes completely. When handled in a managed environment, Solutum biodegrades in industrial composting plants, and in unmanaged environments, including oceans, rivers or when openly dumped, Solutum film biodegrades in soil and natural waters,” said Solutum founder and president Sharon Barak. 

“With widespread adoption, Solutum can effectively mitigate the environmental harms caused by flexible packaging, while delivering on performance and economics,” she said. 

“With the possible use of Solutum’s biodegradable film on our plants, we are making an active contribution to environmental protection and also offering our customers the opportunity for efficient processing and material savings,” said Joachim Eckart, pester’s director of sales. 

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The Herlizya-based company’s Care@Home platform includes digital features such as wireless, radar-based fall detection; personalized monitoring; an emergency panic button; and voice activation.

Colchester City Council will provide the platform for some 1,700 local senior citizens as it carries out the switchover, in order to ensure seamless safety provisions during the technology shift.

Essence also provided the council with trial equipment, staff training and technical support to maintain the platform.  

“With Essence SmartCare, our top priority remains the residents of Colchester,” said the council. 

“Together, we prioritize their well-being and safety, ensuring they receive the highest quality of service. Through our partnership, we extend a guiding hand to navigate this transition, always with the needs of our community at the forefront,” it said.  

“Digital transformation has the potential to improve health care across the board; but it cannot leave our most vulnerable population behind. As the digital switchover sweeps across the UK, Essence SmartCare is committed to ensuring seniors’ ability to stay safe and connected at all times,” said Essence SmartCare CEO Karin Schifter-Maor. 

“We are honored to be part of this important transition, ensuring that every senior in the community has the reliable, personalized support they need to safely and confidently age in place.” 

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Petah Tikva-based GenCell will supply the Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE), Mexico’s state-owned utility and the largest utility in North America, with dozens more of its REX units and aims to complete the rollout by next year.  

GenCell produces clean hydrogen gas from liquid ammonia (a compound of nitrogen and hydrogen) using a catalyst to separate the two, in a method that creates electricity that is then stored in fuel cells.  

The REX units are designed to kick in immediately during grid outages, to provide zero-emission power to CFE substations, regardless of the weather conditions and with minimal maintenance.

“We are honored and pleased to continue our partnership with CFE and to reach this exciting stage of the project, involving the professional rollout of dozens of units across Mexico and executing deep knowledge transfer to the CFE team,” said GenCell co-founder and CEO Rami Reshef. 

“We are proud to contribute to the crucial resilience of CFE’s distribution network and to the utility’s ability to transition to a clean, reliable energy future,” he said. 

“We trust that this project will serve as a beacon to the many utilities across North America looking in the face of climate disruption to fortify their distribution systems with clean, uninterrupted, failsafe backup power.” 

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Among the medications was sulfamethoxazole, an antibiotic used for respiratory and urinary tract infections, which was found in as many as 93 percent of the sampled corals. The researchers expressed concern over the impact of the medication on both the corals and the marine life that lives there. 

The study was led by Prof. Noa Shenkar of TAU’s School of Zoology, Faculty of Life Sciences and Steinhardt Museum of Natural History, and her PhD student Gal Navon, in collaboration with the Hydrochemistry laboratory led by Prof. Dror Avisar at TAU’s Porter School of Environment and Earth Sciences. 

The researchers obtained a list of the most commonly used pharmaceuticals in Israel from Clalit Health Services, the country’s largest healthcare provider. 

Testing for 18 of these compounds, they detected 10 of them in the coral samples, and not one single sample, retrieved from either shallow or deep water, was found to be drug-free. 

The 10 pharmaceuticals found in the corals belonged to different categories: antibiotics, blood pressure medications, antiplatelet agents, calcium channel blockers, laxatives, proton pump inhibitors, statins and antidepressants.

“We were surprised to find an extensive presence of medications even in the deep-water corals – which usually escape contaminations affecting corals in shallower areas,” said Shenkar. 

“These medications are taken by humans to affect a certain receptor or biological pathway, and they can also impact other organisms,” she said. 

“Previous studies, conducted by both our lab and others, have revealed many examples of this negative impact: estrogen from birth control contraceptive pills induces female features in male fish, impairing reproduction in certain species; Prozac makes some crabs aggressive and reckless; and antidepressants damage the memory and learning abilities of squids. There is no reason to believe that corals should be immune to such effects. For instance, if our pharmaceuticals should disrupt the spawning synchrony of coral populations, it would take us a long time to notice the problem, and when we do, it might be too late.”

 The results were published in the prestigious journal Environmental Pollution.

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EnGeniousAg’s platform provides nitrogen measurements for plant tissue, water and soil, ensuring crops have the proper levels for maximizing profitability, sustainability and performance. 

CropX will integrate the patented technology into its own agronomic farm management system, thereby extending its own abilities in using data to help farmers be profitable and sustainable.  

“Acquiring this nitrogen sensor technology underscores CropX’s commitment to providing farmers with one-stop-shop agronomic solutions,” said CropX CEO Tomer Tzach. 

“Nitrogen management is a critical, unsolved challenge of modern farming. We are eager to provide a solution with such transformative potential. In our global search for synergistic technologies in the nutrient management space, EnGeniousAg stood out with high-potential technology that is ideally suited to our mission,” he said. 

“We have spent years optimizing and field testing EnGeniousAg’s nitrogen sensor technology and are excited to work with CropX to bring the benefits of this technology to the global market at scale as part of CropX’s agronomic farm management system,” said EngeniousAg co-founder Mike Castellano.

“The combination should be a big win for farmers’ profitability and environmental sustainability.”

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An MRI – or magnetic resonance imaging – is a noninvasive procedure used by clinicians to get an image of what is happening inside a person’s body, including their organs, bones and blood vessels.  

But one of the limitations of conventional MRI devices is that they struggle to detect metabolites – small molecules involved in the body’s chemical processes – as they have a very low concentration in tissue. 

These metabolites are important clinical markers for various health conditions, including cancer, and as a result researchers have sought to find a way to identify metabolites in imaging scans. 

In a recent article published in the Science Advances journal, the team at the Technion outlines its new way of identifying metabolites during an MRI, with materials that can enhance the magnetic resonance signal by up to four times during the test and preserve the signal for around 10 minutes instead of the standard one minute. 

The researchers say this will allow doctors to track metabolites in various tissues over a period of time, and, because of the efficiency of the new materials, potentially replace expensive and radiation-intensive tests in certain cases. 

“Our discovery is very exciting for us, as the new method will provide physicians with a broader time window to perform the scan, and we estimate it will expand the use of radiation-free MRI scans,” said Prof. Aharon Blank of the Technion’s Faculty of Chemistry, who published the article alongside Dr. Itai Katz. 

“These materials will improve the capabilities of medical and research teams in early disease diagnosis, tissue characterization, disease progression monitoring, surgery planning, optimal treatment selection, and informed decision-making,” Blank said. 

The research was supported by the Technion Human Health Initiative (THHI) and the European Research Council (ERC), and included contributions from Prof. Boaz Pokroy and Dr. Arad Lang from the university’s Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, as well as Dr. Benno Meier from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology in Germany.

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Perception Point was awarded the 2024 SC Media Award for Best Threat Detection Technology, which honors the most cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions.  

The Tel Aviv-based company focuses on different channels in the modern workspace, protecting the user in the areas of email, browser and app security from one platform, with just one interface that also operates from the cloud.  

Perception Point said the award recognized its innovation and leadership in defending organizations against the most advanced cyber attacks in a cost-effective way.

“This win highlights the platform’s ability to provide comprehensive protection against increasingly sophisticated email-based threats, leveraging artificial intelligence, machine learning and proprietary detection engines to stay ahead of threat actors,” said US-based SC Media regarding Perception Point.

“We are honored to receive the SC Media Award for Best Threat Technology,” said Perception Point CEO Yoram Salinger. 

“This award is a testament to our solution’s leading innovation and our unwavering dedication to protecting our customers, no matter what their size, from advanced, targeted attacks. Our AI-powered advanced threat prevention platform, combined with a unique all-included 24/7 managed Incident Response service, allows security teams to stay ahead of even the most evasive cyber threats.”

SC Media is the in-house magazine of CyberRisk Alliance, a business intelligence and services company for the cybersecurity sector. Its annual awards are now in their 27th year.

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The contract with a county in the state, which was secured following a competitive selection process, leverages SuperCom’s advanced electronic monitoring solutions to enhance public safety and provide reliable monitoring services. 

The new agreement also aids the company’s strategic expansion across the US and, Tel Aviv-based SuperCom says, marks another milestone in its ongoing growth.

“This latest win in New York State underscores the value and differentiation of our solutions, reinforcing our commitment to expanding our market presence in the US,” said SuperCom CEO and President Ordan Trabelsi. 

“By consistently winning competitive contracts, we continue to solidify our position as a trusted leader in public safety technology. With a focus on innovation, reliability, and customer success, SuperCom is building long-term partnerships with government agencies nationwide.”

The company has also recently signed agreements in Maryland and West Virginia, and in July announced commissions from unnamed European governments worth $2.9 million – the third block of such orders from Europe within 90 days.

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The OEMs, who work with a range of automotive brands, will each embed the MIPI A-PHY chipsets in certain vehicle models beginning 2026, for an estimated total of around half a million vehicles per year. 

Valens estimates that this will generate more than $10 million in annual revenue, for a period of five to seven years.

“We’re proud to have been selected by such leading OEMs, and to receive this resounding confirmation of the superiority of Valens technology,” said Valens Semiconductor CEO Gideon Ben-Zvi. 

“We knew that our investment into the automotive industry would take time, but we’re thrilled to see our long-term strategy yielding results. I feel proud of the Valens team, which worked tirelessly over many long years to turn our vision for an automotive connectivity standard into a reality,” he said. 

“As a former CTO and executive for major automotive OEMs, I can attest to how the industry has been waiting for a safe and resilient high-performance connectivity standard,” said Dr. Peter Mertens, Chairman of the Board of Directors at Valens Semiconductor. 

“This is exactly what Valens has brought to the industry. I anticipate that this OEM validation will open the floodgates for further adoption of this important connectivity technology.”

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In February, Newsweek placed Sheba on its annual list of the world’s best hospitals overall, for the fifth time in six years.

Sheba’s number 10 spot for smart hospitals marks the first time it has placed in the top 10, having previously ranked at number 13 for both 2023 and 2024.

The medical center is also the first Israeli hospital to be placed on this top 10 list, alongside leading institutions such as Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic and Massachusetts General Hospital. 

The ranking, which Newsweek compiles every year in association with German data-gathering platform Statista, assessed hospitals in more than 30 countries, examining the use of digital technologies, including AI, robotics, telemedicine and digital imaging, as well as the results of an online survey of hospital managers and healthcare professionals around the world. 

Sheba attributes its innovation success to its ARC (Accelerate, Redesign, Collaborate) platform, which works to develop advanced healthtech solutions through a global network of medical practitioners, entrepreneurs and innovators. 

“The entrepreneurial and innovative DNA that drives nearly $1 billion in tech exits is also what makes Sheba one of the smartest hospitals in the world,” said  Sheba Medical Center Director General Prof. Yitshak Kreiss. 

“We are not far from the day when Israel’s next healthcare unicorn will emerge from our system. If we don’t break the mindset that sees healthcare as a financial burden and start viewing it as a fruitful investment, we will not only lose valuable personnel but also miss a golden opportunity to turn the health system into a major growth engine for the entire economy.”

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The company says the robot offers a worldwide solution to farm labor shortages and rapidly increasing costs, the two most pressing issues identified in a survey by the Western Growers organization, which works with farmers in Arizona, California, Colorado and New Mexico. 

According to Nanovel, the robot is the world’s first-of-its-kind system designed to pick citrus fruit in dense foliage, involving a high level of technological complexity, including advanced edge computing and AI-driven data analysis. 

The system includes a multi-arm platform, which will initially be towed by a tractor although planned future versions will include an internal driving unit and autonomous navigation. 

The telescopic arms are equipped with edge computing, advanced vision systems, and AI to identify, assess, and selectively pick fruit with precision that meets fresh market quality standards. Each arm has a patented vacuum gripper to hold the fruit and cutters to trim its stems without damaging it.  

In the first phase, the robot will harvest oranges, later expanding to other citrus fruits, and the company’s long-term plan includes lemons, grapefruits, avocados, mangoes, peaches and nectarines.

“Our mission is to secure the affordability of fresh fruit through autonomous harvesting,” said Nanovel founder and CEO Isaac Mazor. 

“Our goal is to deploy Nanovel’s solution into major global citrus markets, particularly in the US and Southern European countries like Spain and Italy. We aim to set a new standard for fresh market harvesting, ensuring high quality and economic viability for growers.”

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The new technology can help make a diagnosis of the neurodegenerative disease up to 20 years before the first motor symptoms appear, helping treatment or even prevention of the severe and currently incurable disorder. 

The research was led by Prof. Uri Ashery of TAU’s School of Neurobiology, Biochemistry & Biophysics at the Wise Faculty of Life Sciences, and PhD candidate Ofir Sade, in cooperation with Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) in Tel Aviv, Sheba Medical Center in Tel HaShomer and Meir Medical Center in Kfar Saba.

The novel approach is based on super-resolution microscopy combined with computational analysis, allowing for precise mapping of the aggregates’ molecules and structure. 

“Our method can be used to identify early signs and enable preventive treatment in young people at risk for developing Parkinson’s later on in their lives,” said the researchers. 

“In the future the technology may also be adapted for early diagnosis of other neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s.”

With proof of concept obtained through their study, the researchers now plan to expand their work, with the support of the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, in order to further identify differences between people with Parkinson’s disease and people without it. 

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By using deep learning algorithms, Deepdub’s AI dubbing software can be trained to quickly learn the patterns of a particular voice sample and convey the voice actor’s specific tone and emotion, as well as adapt to different local cultural contexts and accents from country to country.  

According to Deepdub, the new feature enables content owners to streamline their dubbing workflows, with the API feature allowing for seamless and flexible integration of its advanced technology.

The new model also improves its voice synthesis features with superior audio, accent control and newly introduced singing capabilities. The company says this allows for more dynamic and precise character portrayal in dubbed content, including in different genres such as anime.  

The company has simultaneously reported a fivefold increase in annual revenue as compared to 2023, which it says is driven by demand for its dubbing solutions and rapid adoption of its technology worldwide.  

“With the Enterprise Plan… we are providing content companies with the tools they need to scale faster, reduce production time and maintain creative control,” said Deepdub CEO Ofir Krakowski. 

“This technology caters perfectly to the growing economic and production demands of Hollywood and dubbing studios worldwide. Our 5X revenue growth this year is a testament to the market’s confidence in our solutions.”

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The system was installed at the Wadi Attir initiative in the Negev, a groundbreaking project led by Israel’s Bedouin community to create a model of sustainable farming. 

H2OLL’s technology started as a project by Eran Friedler and David Broday, two professors from the Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa. They were joined by Dr. Khaled Gommed from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering as they sought to  find ways to provide clean drinking water for everyone. 

The technology was developed into a practical system by the Haifa-based startup under the leadership of its CEO Joab Kirsch, CTO Ilan Katz and VP Business Development Oded Distel.

It enables water extraction from the air even in dry and desert areas, while completely blocking chemical and biological contaminants.  

The system is set to produce 1,000 liters of water per day at the Negev site, using the technology developed by Broday and Friedler. It enables water extraction from the air even in dry and desert areas, while completely blocking chemical and biological contaminants. 

H2OLL has recently also launched a crowdfunding campaign, and has so far raised more than four million shekels. The money will help to fund international marketing efforts, connect the technology to solar energy and develop a system that will produce about 10,000 liters of water per day.

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The research by Shlezinger, who is a member of the university’s School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, centers around the link between machine learning, signal processing and wireless communications. 

His ERC project, entitled, Flexible Lightweight AI-Aided Receivers (FLAIR), aims at bringing AI to wireless communications.

Shlezinger’s goal is to devise a new, more flexible form of AI specifically for dynamic wireless communications, which can cope with constantly shifting data as well as limited power and computational resources.   

“This is a fundamental departure from conventional deep learning, based on highly parameterized DNNs trained with massive data sets using lengthy learning procedures,” says Shlezinger. 

“Our preliminary data show that this paradigm shift achieves substantial performance, robustness, and complexity gains over conventional deep receivers. The project will transform how communications systems are studied, and profoundly impact a multitude of applications that rely on wireless communications.” 

Established in 2007, the ERC has four grant programs for outstanding researchers working on groundbreaking projects, aiming to bridge the gap between research and early commercialization.

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