the Bird Foundation noted an investment in 1000 Israel-US projects

The Bird Foundation, the Israel-US Biennial Research and Development Fund, held a recognition evening at the Peres Center for Peace and Innovation, which was attended by about 150 guests. As part of the evening, the Bird Foundation noted an investment in 1000 projects since its founding as well as the retirement of Dr. Phil Singerman who co-chaired the Byrd Foundation board.
Included in the event: Dr. Phil Singerman, Senior Director of Innovation and Industrial Services at the National Institute of Technology and Standards (NIST), who is serving as Co-Chair of the Byrd Foundation's Board of Directors, Jonathan Schreyer, Deputy U.S. Ambassador In Israel, Dr. Eitan Yudilevich, CEO of the Byrd Foundation, Dr. Ami Applebum, Chief Scientist and Chairman of the Innovation Authority, Dr. Jonathan Margolis, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Orna Berry Entrepreneur and Former Chief Scientist, Yossi Verdi is a high-tech entrepreneur, Dr. Gideon Friedman, Chief Scientist at the Ministry of Energy, and Dr. Gad Frishman, Chief Scientist at the Ministry of Public Security.
Dr. Eitan Yudilevich, CEO of the Bird Foundation, said: "We conclude a highly productive and successful year in which we have approved 27 projects in a variety of fields. The Foundation continues to support significant collaborations between Israeli and American companies that propel the two countries forward. The joint strategic vision between Israel and the countries The Alliance continues to prove itself in a changing technological reality and we are proud to be part of its realization. "
As part of the event, CEOs of Israeli companies presented successful collaborations supported by the Bird Foundation, highlighting their contribution to the growth of the company. Dr. Shimrit Perkol-Finkel, CEO of econcrete, which produces environmentally friendly concrete, emphasized that the relationship with the American partner is strong and continues to contribute to the growth of the company, Nathan Barak, CEO of mPrest, which has developed the Iron Dome control and control system , Noted that the added value that the Beard Foundation brings to projects is a significant quality mark for both Israelis and Americans. David Yaish, CEO of Lingacom, presented a project to develop a truck scanning and diagnostic system for security needs. Alberto Vahnon product manager at Opgal, which develops thermal imaging systems for aircraft safety, stressed the importance of the Bird Foundation in developing its partnership with the US side and said it hopes Opgal will continue Develop the latest gas leak detection technology.