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California Farm Opens 'Living Lab' for Ag Robot Startups
VideosMar 18

California Farm Opens 'Living Lab' for Ag Robot Startups

A new 24-acre innovation center in Salinas, California is giving agricultural robotics startups the farmland, equipment, and expert support they need to turn promising ideas into real-world solutions. Twelve companies from around the world are already testing AI-powered weeders, pruning robots, and smart farming systems that could transform how we grow food.

The Robot Report3 min read
California Startup Makes DEET-Free Bug Spray From Tomatoes
Planet Wins3d ago

California Startup Makes DEET-Free Bug Spray From Tomatoes

A California company just cracked the code on natural insect repellent that actually works. Their secret weapon? A compound found in wild tomatoes that bugs have avoided for millennia.

Wired2 min read
California Startup Makes Flying as Easy as Driving
InnovationApr 26

California Startup Makes Flying as Easy as Driving

A California aerospace company just completed test flights of a revolutionary cockpit system that could make flying a small plane as simple as driving a car. The technology removes complex controls and uses AI to guide pilots through every step of flight.

New Atlas2 min read
Israeli Startups Created 22,650 Jobs in California in 2024
Global NewsMar 20

Israeli Startups Created 22,650 Jobs in California in 2024

Israeli-founded companies added over 22,000 jobs to California's economy last year, paying workers nearly double the state average. The companies generated $8.9 billion in business activity across tech hubs and beyond.

Google News - Jobs Created2 min read
California Startup Plans First Commercial Asteroid Mission
InnovationApr 30

California Startup Plans First Commercial Asteroid Mission

A Southern California company is launching the first commercial deep space mission to study asteroid Apophis during its 2029 Earth flyby, making planetary defense faster and more affordable. The mission could attract more viewers than the Super Bowl while helping protect our planet from future threats.

Space.com3 min read
California Condors Nest in Northern California for First Time in 100+ Years
Planet WinsApr 11

California Condors Nest in Northern California for First Time in 100+ Years

A pair of California condors are incubating the region's first wild egg in over a century, marking a major milestone for a species that once dwindled to just 22 birds. The hopeful parents, equipped with GPS trackers and given names meaning "She carries our prayers" and "At last I fly," are sharing parenting duties in Humboldt County.

Google: species saved endangered2 min read
California Startup to Fly Astronauts to Space Station in 2027
InnovationFeb 17

California Startup to Fly Astronauts to Space Station in 2027

NASA just selected Vast, a Long Beach startup, to launch its first crew to the International Space Station in 2027. The mission marks a major leap toward a future where private companies lead the way in space exploration.

Space.com3 min read
Egypt's Logivators 3.0 Backs 15 Logistics Startups
InnovationFeb 20

Egypt's Logivators 3.0 Backs 15 Logistics Startups

Egypt just launched the third round of Logivators, a program that turns logistics headaches into startup gold. The first two editions already helped 15 startups win contracts, funding, and even Shark Tank spots.

Google News - Egypt Innovation2 min read
California Powers Up 500MW Compressed Air Energy Storage
VideosFeb 15

California Powers Up 500MW Compressed Air Energy Storage

A Canadian startup just signed a deal that could transform how California stores renewable energy. Nine million ratepayers will benefit from a massive underground "air battery" that stores solar and wind power for when it's needed most.

CleanTechnica3 min read
UK Energy Giant Invests $1B in California Clean Tech
Planet WinsFeb 18

UK Energy Giant Invests $1B in California Clean Tech

A British renewable energy company is pouring nearly $1 billion into California's clean technology sector, backing everything from carbon removal startups to industrial heat batteries. The investment marks one of the largest foreign bets on American clean energy innovation.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Pune Students Win $300 Pre-Seed Funding at Startup Olympiad
InnovationMar 20

Pune Students Win $300 Pre-Seed Funding at Startup Olympiad

Ten student teams at Savitribai Phule Pune University just scored Rs 25,000 each to turn their startup dreams into reality. The university's first Startup Olympiad crowned winners across six categories, from defense tech to sustainable agriculture.

Indian Express3 min read
Palo Alto Startup Brings Geothermal Power to New Places
InnovationApr 23

Palo Alto Startup Brings Geothermal Power to New Places

A California startup just cracked the code on generating clean electricity in places once considered impossible for geothermal energy. XGS Energy's breakthrough could help power San Francisco with carbon-free energy that works 24/7, unlike solar panels.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
California Hits 1.5 Million Electric Vehicles Sold
Planet WinsJan 21

California Hits 1.5 Million Electric Vehicles Sold

California just reached an ambitious goal that seemed impossible 13 years ago: 1.5 million electric vehicles sold statewide. Back when Tesla was a hobbyist brand and the Prius was still a novelty, former Governor Jerry Brown bet big on clean transportation, and California drivers proved the skeptics wrong.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
California Welcomes $1B Clean Energy Investment from UK
SolutionsFeb 16

California Welcomes $1B Clean Energy Investment from UK

California and the United Kingdom just deepened their climate partnership with real money behind it. British clean-tech company Octopus Energy is committing nearly $1 billion to California's clean economy.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
California Launches $1B Rebate for Electric Trucks
VideosMay 25

California Launches $1B Rebate for Electric Trucks

California just rolled out the largest utility-backed rebate program in the nation to help businesses afford electric trucks, with incentives up to $120,000 per vehicle. The billion-dollar California Clean Fuel Reward program aims to clean the air while making zero-emission commercial vehicles affordable for fleets of all sizes.

CleanTechnica3 min read
Gray Wolf From California Spotted in Nevada for First Time
Planet WinsFeb 5

Gray Wolf From California Spotted in Nevada for First Time

A young gray wolf has crossed from California into Nevada, marking a rare wildlife milestone for a species that nearly disappeared from the American West. The lone traveler is part of California's growing wolf recovery success story.

Phys.org2 min read
California Powers Water Pumps With Massive Solar Farm
Planet WinsApr 20

California Powers Water Pumps With Massive Solar Farm

California just switched on a 105-megawatt solar farm to power the state's largest electricity consumer: a giant pumping station that lifts water over mountains to Southern California. The project marks the biggest renewable energy purchase in State Water Project history and helps protect residents from rising energy costs.

PV Magazine2 min read
220 Women Startup Leaders Meet in Tirupati
Acts of KindnessFeb 19

220 Women Startup Leaders Meet in Tirupati

Over 220 aspiring women entrepreneurs gathered at a women's university in India to learn how to turn their startup dreams into reality. Industry experts shared practical wisdom on innovation, funding, and building resilient businesses.

Google News - Startup Success2 min read
African-Startups.com Launches to Spotlight Innovation
SolutionsMay 12

African-Startups.com Launches to Spotlight Innovation

A new media platform dedicated to Africa's startup ecosystem just launched at a major European tech summit. African-Startups.com aims to give underreported African entrepreneurs the global visibility they deserve.

Regional: africa innovation startup (ZA)2 min read
California Clean Energy Groups Back New Ballot Measure
SolutionsMar 27

California Clean Energy Groups Back New Ballot Measure

Major clean energy organizations are uniting behind a California ballot measure that could cut project delays by up to 9 years while keeping environmental protections intact. The Building an Affordable California Act aims to speed up solar, wind, and battery storage projects through clearer timelines and streamlined reviews.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read

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