I’ve just returned from my weekly foray to the supermarket. There, I saw a miracle – bins full of delicious fresh fruits and vegetables and fresh eggs, all of it produced in Israel. This, in wartime, even though foreign farm workers have left; many Western Negev and Northern Galilee cities and towns, kibbutzim and moshavim […]
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Three Israeli climate technology companies were awarded a collective $1 million on Thursday to help improve people’s lives and the planet’s health. The Breakthrough Research Prize is Israel’s most significant incentive prize. Its primary goal is galvanizing the nation to address the climate crisis. It seeks to foster pioneering research and development, supporting initiatives to […]
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Prompt Security, a unified platform for enterprise generative AI security, has officially launched from stealth mode, unveiling a successful $5 million seed funding round. The funding was spearheaded by Hetz Ventures, a prominent venture capital firm, and included contributions from Four Rivers and distinguished angel investors, such as Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) at Elastic […]
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The Israeli biotech company Pluri has developed a transformative cell-based coffee that can be grown without causing environmental harm. The coffee is produced using Pluri’s 3D cell expansion technology as part of its “PluriAgtech” business vertical that the company says aims to create more eco-friendly alternatives to traditional farming methods. If the coffee makes it […]
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In response to the economic challenges faced by the Israeli hi-tech industry in the tension of the “Swords of Iron” war, Google has pledged a $4 million support fund for AI startups in Israel. The announcement was made today as part of Google’s ongoing commitment to support the innovation ecosystem in the region. The $4 […]
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The popular cooperative scooter company, Bird, has recently filed for bankruptcy in the United States in an effort to address its existing debts and seek protection from creditors, while devising a recovery plan. Fortunately, this does not encompass the company’s operations abroad, including in Israel, which are reported to be profitable and autonomous. Bird was […]
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A fairy tale price: This enchanting house, built in 1440 and meticulously renovated by its previous owners, Andrew and Jeff Duvall, is currently up for sale at a price tag of 950,000 euros, roughly equivalent to NIS 4.5 million. According to an article in The Times of London, the stunning three-story house, located in the […]
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This morning, the “plan plus permit” reform was implemented, allowing for the simultaneous approval of urban renewal plans, as part of the alternative to TMA 38, and the corresponding building permits. This significant change is predicted to shorten the construction process by 1-4 years. In November, Minister of the Interior Moshe Arbel signed the regulations […]
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Amid discussions surrounding budget deficits and the state of Israel’s war against Hamas, most people may not have noticed some important announcements regarding pensions. The Israel Tax Authority has recently introduced several new benefits for anyone saving for retirement. Firstly, the deposit limit for savings, particularly for pensions, has been increased by 3.34%. This means […]
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Swimm, a player in the GenAI-powered coding assistant realm, has unveiled /ask Swimm, marking another significant stride in the race to develop AI tools that offer genuine value to users. This latest solution, blending AI-powered chat with human input, aims to cater to the evolving needs of enterprise software development teams, further intensifying the competition […]
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