ICL PLANET Startup Hub

🔋🌍 Imagine a future where energy storage is not just efficient but also safe, sustainable, and cost-effective. This vision is rapidly becoming a reality thanks to groundbreaking advancements in battery technology. Here's a closer look at the key trends shaping the next generation of energy storage: → Solid-State Batteries: Higher energy density and improved safety are on the horizon as major companies push towards commercial solutions as alternatives to traditional lithium-ion batteries. → Silicon Anodes: Potentially boosting battery capacity, silicon anodes are being stabilized to enhance longevity and charging efficiency. → Cost Reduction: Innovations and alternative materials are driving down costs, making energy storage more accessible. → Sustainable Materials: Shifting to lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathodes to reduce environmental impact and costs. → Recycling and Sustainability: New methods for recycling materials from expired batteries and solar panels are emerging. → New Battery Chemistries: Alternative chemistries like sodium-ion and potassium-ion batteries are diversifying storage options. Our journey towards a sustainable energy future is fueled by these incredible advancements in battery technology. Stay informed and be part of the revolution that will power the world more efficiently and sustainably. #SustainableEnergy #BatteryTechnology #EnergyStorage #GreenEnergy #RenewableEnergy #ClimateTech

Are you certain you would provide outstanding ROIs for investors, but you’re not sure how to stand out from the mass of hopeful applicants? We have proven experience in selecting startups for funding, and we want to help! Our latest blog covers everything from how to identify a potential investor and choose the right funding platform, to the top 5 things you need to be doing to gain access and credibility with the right people to secure funding. Dive in here>> https://lnkd.in/dpjqp_aw #StartupLife #VentureCapital #InvestorRelations #FundingSecured #TechStartups

3 more days! Following numerous requests from interested startups, the deadline to apply for the #RegenAgChallenge has been extended to November 6th. We have received applications from AgTech startups across 15 different countries! Our corporation is specifically looking for solutions in: 🌱 No-till fertilizer application 🌱 Soil health and microbiomes 🌱 Carbon sequestration and soil reclamation Apply for an opportunity to work together with us to adapt your technologies to real-world challenges, and win a funded POC. Apply here>> https://lnkd.in/d5fCunpJ #RegenerativeAgriculture #AgTech #AgTechStartup #FutureOfFarming

Join Us at the SVG Ventures | THRIVE Global Impact Summit! On November 7th in Santa Clara, CA, our very own Hadar Sutovsky, ICL VP Corporate Investments & GM of ICL Planet Startup Hub, will be speaking on a panel titled "The Future of Agrifood Tech Investments." Alongside industry leaders Doug Hewson (FCC), Paimun (PJ) Amini, Leaps by Bayer, Jason Trusley, Land O'Lakes, Inc., and Will Kaplan, Paine Schwartz Partners, Hadar will analyze the latest trends in agri-food tech investments, identify emerging opportunities, and discuss how venture capital is shaping the future of innovation in the agri-food sector. Don’t miss the discussion of the year on how investments in AgriFoodTech can drive sustainable solutions for the future of farming! 📅 November 7th 📍 Santa Clara, CA Register here>> https://lnkd.in/dj5dPYxE. #AgriFoodTech #VentureCapital #Innovation #THRIVEImpactSummit #FutureOfFarming #Sustainability #FoodTech

👀 What solutions are AgriFood Tech investors prioritizing? Find out from Hadar Sutovsky who was interviewed by the team of HackSummit ahead of their signature event in December. Curious about the emerging technologies and startups that are catching Hadar's eye? Discover all the solutions and get in touch if you have the technology>> https://lnkd.in/eyySvBWa #Sustainability #Innovation #StartupFunding #HackSummit #ClimateTech #AgTech #FoodTech

🌱 Blockchain is making waves in Ag-Tech, but what does it really mean for agriculture? Blockchain is transforming traceability, transparency, and sustainability in the food supply chain. From boosting consumer trust to ensuring food safety, these insights will give you a comprehensive understanding of why blockchain is more than just a buzzword in agriculture. Stay in-the-know about the challenges and what the future holds for this game-changing technology. Get the full picture—swipe to explore how blockchain is shaping the future of farming 👇 #AgTech #Blockchain #Sustainability #Traceability #FoodSafety #Innovation #FutureOfFarming

90% of startups fail! So how do you ensure that the startups you invest in are part of the 10%? On the flip side, investing in a company like Amazon early in its journey would mean an astronomical return on investment. Even startups that achieve moderate success bring rewards to investors. Learn how to develop an eye for future-winning startups>> https://lnkd.in/dwaRDtng #CVC #VCFunding #StartupInvestment #Unicorn #StartupSuccess

Only one week to submit your application! Don’t miss this. If you are involved in a startup developing solutions focused on regenerative agriculture, we’re looking for you! Our corporation is specifically looking for solutions in: 🌱 No-till fertilizer application 🌱 Soil health and microbiomes 🌱 Carbon sequestration and soil reclamation Apply for an opportunity to work together with us to adapt your technologies to real world challenges, and win a funded POC. Apply now before November 1st>> https://lnkd.in/dpGCrjDR #RegenAgChallenge #AgTech #AgTechStartup #RegenerativeAgriculture #StartupFunding

Thank you Israel Innovation Authority for recognizing two of our portfolio companies: Lavie Bio and agrematch, for being at the forefront of non-harmful, sustainable agri-inputs! 👏 The Israel Innovation Authority recognized the pressing dilemma that farmers face: produce enough food to prevent a world shortage, or harm the environment and world health? Lavie Bio and Agrematch are each solving the problem using Artificial Intelligence, chemistry, biology, and engineering capabilities to reduce the quantity of chemicals in our bodies, soil, and air. Dive in here to learn how>> https://lnkd.in/d5nuwHsA #Pesticides #AgriTech #FoodShortage #ClimateChange #FoodTech

📈 Demand is growing for solutions that help crops cope with abiotic stresses exacerbated by climate change. Along with leading crop nutrition companies Yara International and The Mosaic Company, ICL is taking initiative with innovative biological solutions! Here are just a few main efforts ICL has made to expand our biologicals business 👇 🌾Launching Keep Green, a product that protects coffee crops in Brazil from heat and sunlight 🌾Partnering with PlantArcBio to develop RNAi-based biostimulants, which temporarily silence genes that limit crop growth 🌾Acquiring Compass Minerals' South American Plant Nutrition business, and Brazilian biologicals company Nitro 1000 Inoculantes Biológicos, making ICL a leading specialty fertilizer company in Brazil 🌾Collaborating with and investing in Lavie Bio to identify more than a dozen microbial candidates for crops facing extreme weather 🌾Collaborating with and investing in agrematch for AI-driven discovery of new stimulants and fertilizers Read the full scoop here>> https://lnkd.in/dfaZP6Ey Oerth Bio | Sea6 Energy Pvt Ltd. | Bioprime™ | Ideelab | BioConsortia, Inc. | Sound Agriculture | Richardson International #Biologicals #CropNutrition #ClimateChange #Yield #AgriTech