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📣 WEBINAR ALERT: Join the World Trade Center Denver's Lunch and Learn: “Grant Funding for U.S.-Israel Innovation & Collaborations” to explore funding opportunities for Colorado innovators. Find out how local companies can access up to $1.5M in non-dilutive funding to advance projects through U.S.-Israel partnerships. 🗓 Date: November 19, 2024 🕛 Time: 12:00 PM (MST) | 9:00 PM (Israel) 🔗 Registration: https://lnkd.in/dzRTHsWG Hear directly from BIRD Foundation leaders and successful Colorado grantee Forge Nano about how BIRD collaborations can drive business growth, expand market reach, and foster new opportunities for innovation. This session is ideal for business owners, product developers, and anyone looking to broaden their impact through U.S.-Israel cooperation. Speakers: 🔹Jeremiah Baronberg – Co-Founder & Colorado Director, Colorado-Israel Chamber of Commerce (CO-IL) (Moderator) 🔹Limor Nakar-Vincent – Deputy Executive Director of Business Development & BIRD Energy, BIRD Foundation 🔹Anat Ben Yosef – Director of Business Development Southern U.S., BIRD Foundation 🔹Forge Nano, Inc. – Colorado-based BIRD grantee and nanotechnology leader 👉 Register today: https://lnkd.in/dzRTHsWG Dr. Arrelaine Dameron | Dr. Jaime DuMont #BIRDFoundation #NondilutiveFunding #US_Israel #collaboration #innovation #Colorado

📢 Webinar Alert: Learn about the latest call for proposals from the BIRD Cyber program! This joint initiative by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the Israel National Cyber Directorate - מערך הסייבר הלאומי, and the BIRD Foundation supports U.S.-Israel partnerships in cybersecurity innovation. Hosted by the Israel Export Institute מכון היצוא, this Hebrew-language session will guide you through the process of qualifying for up to $1.5 million in non-dilutive funding for your collaborative project. 🗓 Tuesday, Nov 26, 2024 ⏰ 11:00 - 12:00 (Israel) 🔗 Registration: https://lnkd.in/esYvsMEk *In Hebrew Gain insights into BIRD Cyber’s mission and explore this call’s focus areas: ∙ Cyber Protection for Legacy Medical Devices ∙ BGP Hijacking Remediation ∙ Online Face Image Self-Enrollment Compatible with International Standards ∙ Threat Hunting on Encrypted Traffic ∙ Human-Machine (AI) Interface Tools for Cybersecurity Featured Speakers: 🔹 Tal Kelem - BIRD Director of Business Development & BIRD Cyber Lead 🔹 Tamir Goren - Director Strategic Programs, Technology Unit, Israel National Cyber Directorate 🔹 Guy Halfon - CEO of Rescana, a BIRD Cyber grantee with Trend Micro, Texas 👉 Participation is free with registration: https://lnkd.in/esYvsMEk We look forward to connecting with you! #BIRDCyber #CyberSecurity #Innovation #US_Israel #Collaboration

This isn’t your average billboard; it's a notable advancement in innovation and energy conservation. At Silverstein Park near the World Trade Center, Andrea Yonah, BIRD's Director of Business Development for the East Coast/Midwest, joined BIRD Energy grantees KA Dynamic Color from Israel and Sign Expo from New York for a public demo of their sustainable billboard technology, designed to optimize energy use in outdoor displays. What makes this display stand out? It uses power only when the visuals change, harnessing natural sunlight during the day and running on stored energy from solar or wind power at night. By reducing reliance on conventional electricity, this technology significantly cuts energy consumption while still delivering vibrant, dynamic visuals - perfectly aligned with today's growing focus on sustainability. The demo showcased how this U.S.-Israel collaboration is set to influence the future of digital signage. With high-impact visuals and minimal energy use, this innovative technology is paving the way for a more sustainable advertising landscape. 🔗 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ei6uErRn Offer Sharaby, Sign Expo | Arnon Kraemer, ka-dynamiccolor.com #BIRDEnergy #nondilutivefunding #billboards #technology #innovation #solarpower #sustainability #US_Israel #Collaboration

📣 BIRD Cyber 2024 Call for Proposals is Open! The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Israel National Cyber Directorate - מערך הסייבר הלאומי, and the BIRD Foundation invite U.S. and Israeli entities to apply for funding through the BIRD Cyber program. Focus Areas: 🔹 Cyber Protection for Legacy Medical Devices 🔹 BGP Hijacking Remediation 🔹 Online Face Image Self-Enrollment 🔹 Threat Hunting on Encrypted Traffic 🔹 Human-Machine (AI) Interface Tools for Cybersecurity Eligible joint projects can receive up to $1.5M in grant funding. 🗓️ Executive Summary Deadline: Jan. 29, 2025 👉 For details, visit: www.birdf.com/BIRD-Cyber or contact Tal Kelem at tal@birdf.com. #BIRDCyber #Cybersecurity #Technology #Innovation #US_Israel #Collaboration #AI

The BIRD Foundation has been a catalyst for U.S.-Israel collaborations for over four decades, creating partnerships that deliver real impact for both nations. In an interview with NoCamels - Israeli Tech & Innovation News, Executive Director Jaron Lotan shared, “There are strengths in the technological ecosystems of both countries that, when encouraged to work together, create significant mutual value.” Deputy Executive Director of Business Development Limor Nakar-Vincent added, “Each side plays its own crucial role in accelerating the development of the project.” Backed by both governments, BIRD's unique collaboration model offers up to $1.5 million in non-dilutive grants to fuel joint ventures. But it’s more than just funding - BIRD acts as a matchmaker, helping companies from both nations tackle industry challenges together. According to Lotan, without BIRD’s support, forging these vital partnerships would be much more of a challenge. 🛡️ BIRD continues building these critical bridges and is excited to announce the BIRD Cyber Call for Proposals, seeking innovative U.S.-Israel cybersecurity projects. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eYPGRxVS 🔗 Read the full NoCamels article: https://lnkd.in/dJd5CKgk #BIRDFoundation #NonDilutiveFunding #US_Israel #collaboration #innovation #technology

Tal Kelem, BIRD's Director of Business Development and Lead for BIRD Cyber and BIRD HLS, recently joined industry experts on Walla to share Israel's high-tech forecast for the upcoming year. Amid global market instability and ongoing conflict, he highlighted the tenacity and creativity of Israeli startups and pointed to BIRD’s vital role as a dependable source of financial support for a sector that’s determined to forge ahead. While foreign investors may take time to regain confidence, BIRD’s consistent support empowers Israeli startups to thrive. As Tal says, “The BIRD Foundation continues to operate robustly and reliably, even in times of crisis.” We’re committed to backing U.S.-Israel joint projects that have real potential for commercialization and social impact, no matter the economic climate. This month, we’re thrilled to announce a new call for proposals for the BIRD Cyber program, offering non-dilutive grants of up to $1.5 million for R&D collaboration between U.S. and Israeli companies. 🔗 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/euVuCe-x 👉 For upcoming funding opportunities, visit the BIRD website: www.birdf.com #BIRDCyber #BIRDHLS #nondilutivefunding #hightech #innovation #US_Israel #collaboration #technology

We're proud to have supported Senecio Robotics from the beginning and are excited to see how our grants are helping drive innovative solutions to tackle climate challenges. Kudos to the talented Senecio team!

🚀 We’re excited to announce that Cobalt Digital and AlvaLinks will be showcasing a cutting-edge observability solution, now integrated into the COBALT SafeLink product line! This integration provides precise network discovery, testing, and observability—without the need for additional hardware. This project is proudly supported by a grant from the BIRD Foundation (Israel-U.S. Binational Industrial Research and Development Foundation). Ciro Noronha, CTO of COBALT: “By integrating Alvalinks CloudRider, our SafeLink product line can now help customers quickly identify and resolve network and transport issues, saving them days of troubleshooting.” Adi Rozenberg, CEO of Alvalinks: “We are thrilled with how seamlessly CloudRider integrates into SafeLink, bringing deep network expertise and making problem-solving accessible to all users.” Come see the live demo at the NAB Show at Javits Center, New York! #COBALT #Alvalinks #Innovation #Networking #Observability #BIRDFoundation #NABShow2024

Join the BIRD Foundation in California at the 2024 THRIVE Global Impact Summit on November 6-7! Our West Coast Director of Business Development, Anat E. Bujanover, will be there, highlighting impactful U.S.-Israel Agri-Food Tech collaborations that are transforming the industry. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with visionary leaders and explore sustainable solutions that are shaping the future of agriculture. See you in Silicon Valley! 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/gR53cd_W #BIRDFoundation #US_Israel #collaboration #AgriFoodTech #Innovation #Sustainability #THRIVEGlobalImpactSummit SVG Ventures | THRIVE

As we welcome the New Year, we want to take a moment to celebrate the remarkable perseverance of our BIRD grantees. Throughout a challenging year, they have remained committed to their U.S.-Israel collaborations, leveraging their combined expertise and building strong relationships to find innovative solutions that truly make a difference. We also want to acknowledge the invaluable support of our stakeholders from both the U.S. and Israel, whose partnership is essential in fostering these projects. Together with the dedicated BIRD team, we’re building a stronger foundation for the future, united in our commitment to innovation and collaboration. Wishing everyone peace, good health, and renewed hope for brighter days ahead. Shanah Tova from all of us at the BIRD Foundation! #ShanahTova #US_Israel #collaboration #Innovation #BIRDFoundation