What Did Piyush Goyal Discover About Mobility Tech and Sustainable Agriculture in Israel?
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Key Takeaways
- Piyush Goyal experienced advanced mobility technology during his visit to Israel.
- The potential for community-driven sustainable agriculture was highlighted.
- India is pursuing a free trade agreement (FTA) with Israel.
- The aim is to establish India as the startup capital of the world.
- Partnerships with Israel can enhance India's innovation landscape.
New Delhi, Nov 22 (NationPress) During his recent visit to Israel, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal explored cutting-edge mobility technology and observed community-driven practices in sustainable agriculture. Following the initiation of discussions for a free trade agreement (FTA) between India and Israel, Goyal was introduced to various innovations that could be scaled in India.
“Experiencing the autonomous driving technology by @Mobileye in Jerusalem was a remarkable blend of precision and engineering. The future of mobility technology looks promising,” Goyal remarked in a post on X, as he took a ride through the streets of Jerusalem.
Mobileye was established in 1999 by Professor Amnon Shashua, who transformed his academic research at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem into a monocular vision system that detects vehicles using just a camera and software algorithms.
Shashua collaborated with two of his colleagues, Ziv Aviram and Norio Ichihashi. In 2017, Mobileye became part of Intel, leading Aviram to retire while Shashua assumed the CEO role.
Mobileye is renowned for pioneering numerous vision-based ADAS functionalities that are now commonplace. The company provides a wide range of autonomous mobility solutions along with its substantial ADAS operations.
Goyal also enjoyed a delightful tour of Kibbutz Ramat Rachel in Jerusalem.
“It was a captivating insight into community-driven innovation, sustainable agriculture, and cooperative living,” the minister expressed.
He emphasized the immense potential to leverage Israel's innovations, given India's talent and capabilities for large-scale implementation.
India is keen on establishing a robust partnership with Israel to enhance its startup ecosystem, particularly in deep tech and high-quality innovations. During his visit to the Peres Center for Peace and Innovation, Goyal stated that India aims to become the startup capital of the world in the foreseeable future.
The nation is looking towards a deep collaboration with Israel, which boasts one startup for every 1,000 people in its population.