Biotechnology firm Pluri Inc., a company specializing in cell-based technology, has announced a $6.5 million private investment led by global investor Alejandro Weinstein. As part of the transaction, Weinstein will join Pluri’s Board of Directors. Concurrently, the company is acquiring a 71% stake in Israeli AgTech firm Kokomodo Ltd., which focuses on cultivated cacao production, for $4.5 […]
Melbourne will become the epicenter of healthcare advancements. Clinicians, data scientists, policymakers, engineers, entrepreneurs and healthcare industry leaders will converge to explore the latest developments in the healthcare industry. The two-day event will provide a robust platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and innovation. Attendees will have the chance to forge valuable partnerships, explore commercialisation pathways, […]
SportNXT is one of the world’s pre-eminent sport conferences and the leading sport summit in the Asia-Pacific region. Gathering an unrivalled collection of global and domestic leaders from all sectors of the sports industry in Melbourne (Naarm), SportNXT is a three-day summit and not-to-be missed nursery of professional development and business networking opportunities. The two-day […]
Despite being a small nation with a history often overshadowed by geopolitical challenges, Israel has consistently proven itself as a global leader in innovation and entrepreneurship. It continues to attract significant attention from global corporations looking to acquire cutting edge technologies and forward-thinking solutions. 2024 has been a monumental year for Israeli startups, with acquisitions […]
Israel’s first domestically built quantum computer, utilising advanced superconducting technology, is now operational. The 20-qubit quantum computer was developed under the leadership of the Israel Innovation Authority, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), Hebrew University, and the university’s technology transfer company, Yissum. This collaboration established a superconductor-based quantum computer infrastructure alongside a robust development and integration environment. […]
Detection technology turns up the heat on scammers and intermediaries. Australia’s ‘Big 4’ banks – CBA, NAB, ANZ and Westpac – flagged and/or “exited” thousands of bank accounts in the last financial year, aided by AI and other anti-scam detection capabilities. The numbers are contained in new documents filed with a parliamentary review of Australia’s major four […]
The definition of maritime intelligence can sometimes be vague, or slightly convoluted, but this article sees it as the systematic process of collecting, analyzing, and applying information related to the maritime environment and activities. Its distinct purpose is to enhance the safety and efficiency of maritime operations. Issues affecting this can vary, but the purpose […]
Rivery co-founder Itamar Ben Hemo, who was nearly killed a year ago while serving with the IDF reserves, hopes buyout will help restore investor confidence in Startup Nation 2024. Ben Hemo sustained critical injuries when shot by a Hamas sniper in Gaza in January 2024. (Courtesy) Almost a year after Itamar Ben Hemo was hit […]
Dec 23 (Reuters) – News Corp (NWSA.O), opens new tab and telco Telstra (TLS.AX), opens new tab have agreed to sell their Australian cable TV and streaming company Foxtel to British sports platform DAZN, valuing the struggling business at A$3.4 billion ($2.1 billion), including debt. As part of the deal, shareholder loans valued at A$578 million outstanding will be […]
Building-integrated photovoltaics company ClearVue Technologies has entered into an agreement to acquire the IP and assets of Israeli company ROOTS Sustainable Agricultural Technologies. The acquisition, by subsidiary OptiCrop (Israel) Ltd, aims to expand photovoltaic glass and curtain wall systems manufacturer ClearVue’s offerings in agriculture markets. ROOTS, formerly listed on the ASX, has developed a Root […]
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