Benny Gil

CEO

KiteraIO

Tel Aviv, Israel

My organisation

KiteraIO

KiteraIO

Small or Medium Enterprise (SME)

Tel aviv, Israel

Kitera IO is an Israeli startup developing a novel system for real-time monitoring of tree health and carbon sequestration, rooted in advanced sensing technology from the Weizmann Institute of Science. Our IoT multi-sensors collect high-resolution biological and environmental data from agricultural trees, detecting early signs of both abiotic and biotic stress. This data is processed through AI-powered scientific models to deliver actionable insights and support advanced phenotyping and agronomic decision-making.
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About me

Benny is an expert in plant sciences and high tech. He holds a PhD in Biochemistry from the Weizmann Institute of Science, following a magna cum laude bachelor's degree in Life Sciences and Business Management from Tel Aviv University. Before founding Kitera, Benny assumed the role of CEO at Plant Array, where he spearheaded the creation of a cutting-edge high-throughput phenotyping technology for plants. Transitioning to Limagrain, he served as a pre-breeder before venturing into the realm of high-tech and leading a smart home startup.