♻️ PVC waste is notoriously tough to recycle - but Israeli startup #PlasticBack sees opportunity. Backed by a #BIRDEnergy grant, they’re working w/ FreepointEcoSystems in the U.S. to turn PVC waste into valuable resources and cut landfill waste. Read more 👇recyclingtoday.com/news/plastic-b…

A $1.5M #BIRDEnergy grant is helping NY Power Authority & Israel’s #Phinergy develop aluminum-air tech for cleaner, more reliable backup power. This U.S.-Israel project could strengthen grid stability & cut emissions. 🔗Learn more: publicpower.org/periodical/art…

🔋 Israeli energy innovators! Looking for funding & U.S. partners? Join the BIRD Energy Webinar (in Hebrew) on April 6 at 16:00 (Israel time) to learn about up to $1.5M in non-dilutive funding for U.S.-Israel energy partnerships. 🔗 Register: energycom.org.il/%d7%95%d7%95%d…

The IMVC 2025 conference is almost here! Join Omer Carmel, BIRD’s Director of Business Development, as he chairs Track 9: Foundation Models on April 1, 15:00-16:00. Looking for $1.5M in nondilutive funding and a U.S. partner to scale your tech? Connect with Omer: [email protected].

📢 Advancing U.S.-Israel Innovation Join us Apr 10 in Newton, MA to hear from BIRD Exec. Dir. Jaron Lotan & BIRD grantees sharing their success stories! ✅Up to $1.5M in funding ✅Strategic partnerships ✅Recognition from U.S. & Israeli agencies 🔗birdf.com/event/birdfund…

📢 WEBINAR: Building U.S.-Israel Partnerships Get insights on securing BIRD funding and building successful U.S.-Israel collaborations! Upcoming deadlines: BIRD (May 14) & BIRD Energy (June 26). 🗓️ April 8, 2025 | 11:00-12:15 (Israel time) 👉 Register: birdf.com/event/building…

Colorado + Israel: Up to $1.5M in non-dilutive funding for #Quantum & #Optoelectronics collaborations! Join our 4/23 webinar to learn how your company can partner via the BIRD Foundation - funding, matchmaking & more. 🗓️ 10:00 MST | 📍 Zoom 🔗 Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

1/ Honored to join Yossi Dayan, Director General of משרד האנרגיה והתשתיות, for a visit to Addionics - one of Israel’s most promising energy startups, and part of a BIRD-funded project with Saint-Gobain advancing lithium-ion battery tech.

Last week, Israel’s Ministry of Energy (משרד האנרגיה והתשתיות) DG Yossi Dayan visited the Mekorot - מקורות Shafdan facility to see firsthand how U.S.-Israel Energy Center pilot projects are turning joint research into real-world water and energy solutions. Read more 👇 linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

AI is driving surging energy demand - and nuclear is back in the conversation. On a recent podcast, BIRD's Limor Nakar Vincent breaks down the shift and how BIRDEnergy is helping shape flexible U.S.-Israel solutions. 🎙️ Listen (Hebrew): bit.ly/3y8U7nZ

What can 🇺🇸🇮🇱 collaboration in energy achieve? With BIRD Energy support, #Turbogen and EN-POWER GROUP are advancing systems that boost building efficiency in the U.S. Turbogen recently raised ₪11M to expand. 🗓️Next proposal deadline: June 26, 2025 👉 birdf.com/bird-energy-ca…

❗U.S.-Israel partnerships developing sustainable energy solutions: Apply by July 10, 2025 for up to $1.5M in BIRD Energy funding (covers up to 50% of R&D costs). Selected projects gain recognition from leading U.S. and Israeli government agencies. 🔗 birdf.com/bird-energy-ca…

New look, same mission. The BIRD Foundation’s updated website is live! 🎉 Explore funding opportunities, all BIRD programs, project highlights, and more - now with a cleaner, easier-to-navigate design. Start here 👉 birdf.com

Big 🇺🇸-🇮🇱 win for water tech! CoWERC’s binational team just piloted a novel desalination system with Mekorot - מקורות that bumps water recovery from 80% to nearly 98%, while cutting brine waste. Powered by the U.S.-Israel Energy Center and supported by BIRD. linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

📣 Colorado innovators! BIRD’s Anat Ben Yosef & Omer Carmel are visiting soon to connect with high-tech companies for non-dilutive funding & U.S.-Israel collaborations in AI, energy, health, and more. 📩 Contact: [email protected] | [email protected] 🔗birdf.com

Congrats to #Phinergy, a standout #BIRDEnergy grantee! Chosen by the Net Zero Innovation Hub (Google + Microsoft) to showcase their aluminum-air backup tech for data centers, they are building on their U.S.-Israel pilot with NY Power Authority. 🔗See (Hebrew): ynet.co.il/capital/articl…

BIRD’s Jaron Lotan & Andrea Yonah joined leaders in Boston to explore new U.S.-Israel collaborations in industrial R&D. Hosted by Consul General Benjamin M. Sharoni & the Consulate General of Israel to New England - special thanks to Hagay Benjamin for the support! 📷:Israel in Boston

#PlasticBack is tackling one of recycling’s toughest challenges - PVC waste. With support from a #BIRDEnergy grant & U.S. partner @EcoFreepoin, they’re turning waste into valuable resources through a new pilot. 🔗Read more: calcalistech.com/ctechnews/arti…

📣BIRD is funding $5.5M for 5 new U.S.-Israel collaborations, spanning quantum tech, medical devices, mental health & rehab. With private support, total R&D = $14M. Congrats to the grantees driving joint innovation and improving lives! 🔗calcalistech.com/ctechnews/arti…

We mourn the loss of Dr. Amit Goffer - a true innovator whose empathy and perseverance gave new hope to people with paralysis. BIRD was honored to support his ReWalk project, which changed countless lives. 🎥 Technion Israel tribute: youtube.com/watch?v=7GUZG1…