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Imagindairy and Ginkgo Bioworks Collaborate to Develop and Produce Animal-Free Non-Whey Dairy Proteins

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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HAIFA, Israel and BOSTON, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Imagindairy, an Israeli-based foodtech company developing sustainable and commercially viable animal-free dairy proteins, and Ginkgo Bioworks (NYSE: DNA), which is building the leading platform for cell programming and biosecurity, today announced a new partnership. Together, Ginkgo and Imagindairy aim to deliver a global solution for animal-free non-whey dairy protein production in a highly cost-effective manner. This collaboration will leverage Ginkgo Protein Expression Services and Imagindairy's process development and scale-up expertise to accelerate the development of functional non-whey dairy proteins. This is a multi-year program, funded in part by a joint grant from the Board of Governors of the Israel-U.S. Binational Industrial Research and Development (BIRD) Foundation.

Key Points: 
  • Together, Ginkgo and Imagindairy aim to deliver a global solution for animal-free non-whey dairy protein production in a highly cost-effective manner.
  • Imagindairy envisions a cutting-edge transition in the dairy industry that preserves the flavor, functionality and experience of dairy without relying on cows.
  • With access to its own fully operational production lines, a first in the industry, Imagindairy is able to produce cost-effective dairy proteins at scale.
  • Imagindairy and Ginkgo have partnered to design an optimized organism capable of cost-effectively producing non-whey dairy proteins.

Treetoscope, a recently 1st prize winner for innovative irrigation technologies, Expands Seed Funding with New Investors to Propel Sap Sensor Technology

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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TEL AVIV, Israel, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --Treetoscope, the pioneering Precision Irrigation Management startup, is thrilled to announce the extension of its latest seed fundraising round with additional investments, bringing the total to over $7 million. This strategic infusion of funds is earmarked for research and development, bolstering overall growth, and speeding up the commercial agriculture expansion across North America and beyond.

Key Points: 
  • Moreover, Treetoscope has been recognized for its groundbreaking technology with the prestigious 2023 New Product Contest Tier 1 award by the American Irrigation Association.
  • This accolade underscores the company's contribution to the irrigation industry and its commitment to sustainability and efficiency in agriculture.
  • This innovative approach addresses the critical challenge of water scarcity in agriculture, offering a sustainable solution to enhance food security worldwide.
  • For more information about Treetoscope's technology, investment opportunities, or partnership inquiries, please visit www.treetoscope.com or contact Dotan Eshet at [email protected] .

ATCC and Tissue Dynamics Announce a Strategic Collaboration to Bring a Transformative Heart Organoid Model to Market

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Technology, Health Technology, Cardiology, Software, Biotechnology, Hardware, Health, Pharmaceutical, Artificial Intelligence, Nature Biomedical Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy, BIRD Foundation, Intelligence, DVM, Drug development, Arrhythmia, Al-Quds, Physiology, Organoid, Bionics, Safety, Cardiotoxicity, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, BIRD, Research, Partnership, Medical device

The collaboration will be done under the Israel-U.S. Binational Industrial Research and Development Foundation (BIRD) framework, which awarded both companies a two-year grant.

Key Points: 
  • The collaboration will be done under the Israel-U.S. Binational Industrial Research and Development Foundation (BIRD) framework, which awarded both companies a two-year grant.
  • The BIRD Foundation, established in 1977, bolsters transformative partnerships that stimulate, promote, and support industrial research and development in a wide range of technology sectors.
  • Tissue Dynamics partnered with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem to develop the world’s first mature self-paced multi-chambered cardiac organoid model , using ATCC cells, that emulates critical aspects of human physiology.
  • Tissue Dynamics’ partnership with ATCC aims to advance this cardiac organoid model for industrial use.

AIR Partners with Nidec to Develop Customized eVTOL Motor for AIR ONE Production Model

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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PARDES HANNA, Israel, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AIR, creator of eVTOLs for the consumer market, today announced its partnership with Nidec Motor Corporation, a leading manufacturer of commercial, industrial, and appliance motors and controls, to develop the motor for the production model of AIR's two-seater eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft, AIR ONE. The two companies will design and develop a motor specifically for mid-sized eVTOL aircraft, ultimately filling a void in the burgeoning AAM (advanced air mobility) industry.

Key Points: 
  • The two companies will design and develop a motor specifically for mid-sized eVTOL aircraft, ultimately filling a void in the burgeoning AAM (advanced air mobility) industry.
  • This collaboration marks a significant step towards the future of aviation and the mass production of consumer eVTOL aircraft for the very first time.
  • Nidec, an industry veteran of fifty years and among the world's largest electric motor manufacturers, will work with AIR to develop an efficient motor customized to support the single-charge journeys of up to 100 miles that AIR ONE offers.
  • It's thrilling to partner with Nidec, a pillar of market excellence, to advance the production of AIR ONE," said Rani Plaut, CEO and co-founder of AIR.

BIRD - Israel-U.S. Binational Industrial R&D Foundation to invest $9.6 million in 10 new projects: The approved projects, with an overall budget of $24.5 million, involve innovations in the areas of Agrotech, Biotechnology, Electronics, Energy, Foodtech,

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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In addition to the grants from BIRD, the projects will access private-sector funding, boosting the total investment in all projects to $24.5 million.

Key Points: 
  • In addition to the grants from BIRD, the projects will access private-sector funding, boosting the total investment in all projects to $24.5 million.
  • The BIRD Foundation promotes collaborations between U.S. and Israeli companies in various technological sectors for joint product development.
  • In addition to providing conditional grants of up to $1.5 million, the Foundation assists by working with companies to identify potential strategic partners and facilitate introductions.
  • The ten projects approved by the Board of Governors are in addition to the over 1000 projects that the BIRD Foundation has approved for funding during its 46-year history.

Treetoscope Closes $7M Seed Round to Fuel Growth, Expansion of Plant-Based Sensor Technology

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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TEL AVIV, Israel, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Precision Irrigation Management startup Treetoscope has completed its latest seed fundraising round, securing $7 million to aid with R&D, fuel overall growth and accelerate commercial agriculture expansion in North America and beyond.

Key Points: 
  • "This is an exciting time for Treetoscope, because it will help our talented team get our groundbreaking technology into the hands of more growers," said Treetoscope CEO Dotan Eshet.
  • Treetoscope has commercially collaborated with some of the world's leading agri-businesses, as well as renowned research institutes around the globe:
    In North America, The Toro Company , has partnered with Treetoscope and co-branded the innovative technology ( Transpira ).
  • Netafim , a global leader in sustainable agricultural-irrigation solutions, has rigorously validated Treetoscope technology over three years, paving the way for global commercialization partnership.
  • For more information on Treetoscope's technology, investment opportunities or to learn how you can partner with the company, visit www.treetoscope.com or email Eshet- [email protected] .

Salvador Technologies Wins Funding for $2.2M Cybersecurity Project from BIRD Foundation

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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REHOVOT, Israel, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Salvador Technologies, the innovative provider of the first Instant and Safe Cyber-Attack Recovery Platform for Critical Assets and Operational Technologies (OT), today announced that the company has won funding for a $2.2m cybersecurity project from the Israel-United States Binational Industrial Research and Development (BIRD) Foundation, an organization that provides capital for joint industrial research and development between American and Israeli companies.

Key Points: 
  • Salvador Technologies has received this funding together with its US-based partner Bastazo , a cybersecurity startup company based in Fayetteville, Arkansas, to jointly develop an AI-driven automated vulnerability management and recovery platform to better protect industrial control systems (ICS) from ransomware and other cybersecurity attacks.
  • The joint solution will combine Bastazo's threat simulation and detection capabilities with Salvador Technologies' rapid recovery framework.
  • "This funding award from the BIRD Foundation is a significant recognition for us and brings together the two revolutionary cybersecurity concepts from our company and Salvador Technologies," said Philip Huff, co-founder of Bastazo.
  • The funding for this grant was awarded by the BIRD Foundation through its BIRD Cyber Program.

BIRD - Israel-U.S. Binational Industrial R&D Foundation, to Invest $3.85M in Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Projects

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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TEL AVIV, Israel, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- While the cybersecurity industry experienced record-breaking investments and continuous growth in recent years, most cyber companies have focused on developing solutions for banking and insurance companies, defense, eCommerce, and other verticals with generous budgets. Yet, cybersecurity requirements on the national level are growing at a rate faster than industry can support. Many companies, utilities, and small and medium-size ports and airports, have a constant need to adopt such enhanced cybersecurity solutions, though they must keep pace with the increasing number and complexity of requirements.

Key Points: 
  • The BIRD Foundation's Board of Governors recently approved funding for four joint cybersecurity projects submitted by U.S. and Israeli companies in response to the first BIRD Cyber solicitation.
  • In addition to the BIRD grants, the projects will leverage private-sector funding, boosting the total value of the projects to approximately $10 million.
  • "We are proud to partner with DHS to develop cutting-edge solutions for small and medium-sized businesses and critical infrastructure cybersecurity.
  • The BIRD Cyber program advances the U.S.-Israeli partnership through cyber innovation and collaboration, to build a more secure and resilient infrastructure.

BIRD - Israel-U.S. Binational Industrial R&D Foundation to invest $8 million in 9 new projects: The approved projects, with an overall budget of $23 million, involve innovations in the areas of Agrotech, Biotech, Electronics, Foodtech, Medical Devices, an

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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In addition to the grants from BIRD, the projects will access private-sector funding, boosting the total investment in all projects to $23 million.

Key Points: 
  • In addition to the grants from BIRD, the projects will access private-sector funding, boosting the total investment in all projects to $23 million.
  • The BIRD Foundation promotes collaborations between U.S. and Israeli companies in various technological sectors for joint product development.
  • The nine projects approved by the Board of Governors are in addition to over 1000 projects which the BIRD Foundation has approved for funding during its 46-year history.
  • To date, BIRD's total investment in joint projects is over $390 million, helping to generate direct and indirect sales of more than $10 billion.

Innovation Pharma Announces BeaMed Technologies Breakthrough in Development of Fiber Optic Probes for StingRay Laser System; Paves Way for Groundbreaking Integration Testing

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Monday, June 5, 2023
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An initial area of emphasis of the StingRay System will be for the treatment of epilepsy.

Key Points: 
  • An initial area of emphasis of the StingRay System will be for the treatment of epilepsy.
  • Recognizing the critical need for innovation, BeaMed has developed an advanced laser system designed to revolutionize epilepsy treatment.
  • “Innovation Pharmaceuticals is delighted with the ongoing progress of BeaMed towards creating a groundbreaking product.
  • Previously, Gil led product development and marketing at OmniGuide, a successful high-growth laser based medical device spin-off out of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).