Microsoft AI for Good
For the fourth year, Microsoft for Startups Israel and TechForGood selected a number of startups to join the Microsoft AI for Good Acceleration Program. Microsoft has selected 14 Israeli companies for this 9-week program which the company says helps purpose-driven ventures in Israel advance their AI solutions to create positive social transformation.
The following Israeli firms were selected for the program:
Albo Climate – which develops satellite-based AI technology to monitor carbon removal when using climate solutions.
BioRaptor – which is an operating system for biotechnology and biopharmaceutical companies.
DeepVoice – which uses voice-based AI to help marine mammal conservation efforts.
Drift-Sense – which calculates the optimal times for spraying agrochemicals for farmers to save on pesticides and increase efficiency.
Embie Clinic – which helps women and couples struggling with infertility by customizing diagnosis and treatment using AI and machine learning.
Esggo – which helps organizations collect and manage ESG data to encourage investments with a positive environmental impact.
enSights – which is a SaaS asset management platform for renewable energy, storage, and EV charging stations.
Fermata – which helps farmers use pesticides more efficiently, reduce CO2 emissions, and prevent food waste with digital cameras and computer vision.
GoodDeeds – which uses AI to empower social activism and volunteer work in local communities via an online platform.
Momentick – which can provide accurate and autonomous capabilities for detecting and quantifying methane gas using satellite imagery.
Nakai Robotics – which develops a robotic system to survey and clean merchant ships’ hulls while sailing.
Projini – which leverages a combination of computational and biophysical methods to develop pesticides on a platform.
Relyon.ai – which develops voice-based technological solutions to increase the personal security of its users.
6 Degrees – which is a wearable AI solution to help users with poor fine motor skills to control a variety of smart devices.
The AI for Good acceleration program is an award-winning program, based on the foundations of the Microsoft Accelerator operating for more than a decade, with hundreds of startups in our alumni network.
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Applicants and graduates of the program will be able to apply to Microsoft Social Entrepreneurship program, which supports social impact startups with technology, connections and grants so you can focus on bringing your big vision to life and making the world a better place. In addition, startups will be exposed to the Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund, Microsoft Corporate Social Responsibility and Microsoft AI for Earth initiative and more.
“Artificial intelligence is one of the most powerful technology tools, and we are happy to support companies that harness this power for positive goals, creating significant impact and a better future for us all,” said Raz Bachar, Managing Director, Microsoft for Startups Israel. “The companies that will participate in the program will focus on innovative technologies promoting sustainability and environmental protection, from climate to foodtech, agtech, sustainable energy, and more. Microsoft’s support will allow the companies in the accelerator to improve their technology, create international connections and realize their full potential. Following the great interest in the program, we are positive that this year’s ventures will enjoy the highest level of mentorship, and eventually join our alumni, with whom our cooperation continues and deepens.”
