By Yona Schnitzer
Israel briefly became the center of the cannabis world this week as the two day CannaTech conference took place at Tel Aviv’s fashionable port broadwalk. Cultivators, scientists, doctors, investors and entrepreneurs all came together at the Trask event hall to see the newest innovations in the field of medicinal cannabis. There were lectures, masterclasses and booths set up by leading Israeli and international companies showcasing their latest products and innovations.
Here are five Israeli companies to watch:
5. Indorz
Finally, Indorz is a company that developed a unique product designated for cannabis cultivators. Founded in 2016 by a group of engineers and growers, Indorz offers a sensor system that is placed near the plants’ roots, which provides analysis and data about the conditions in the grow space including humidity, PH levels, air temperature, watering etc. The system uses AI and is able to predict potential problems for the plants ahead of time, possibly saving growers millions in losses that can occur due to plant problems. The system is also able to gather data of the current grow in order to optimize conditions for the next one, offering cultivators methods of producing a yield thats consistent in quantity and quality at the end of each grow cycle.
With Israel leading the world in many aspects of the cannabis industry, and with significant medicinal cannabis reforms rumored to be coming as early as April, Israeli companies and cultivators are expected to soon be allowed to not only export their technology, but their actual cannabis based products as well. Should that change occur, Israel may just find itself becoming the world’s first cannabis superpower.