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🚨 BIRD Cyber Call for Proposals – Still Time to Apply! 🚨 There’s still time to submit your proposal for the BIRD Cyber Call for Proposals, supported by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Israel National Cyber Directorate - מערך הסייבר הלאומי (INCD), and the BIRD Foundation. This program offers up to $1.5M in funding for collaborative cybersecurity solutions that address critical challenges for both the U.S. and Israel. 🔹 Funding: Grants of up to $1.5M per project 🔹 Collaboration: Open to U.S. and Israeli companies, universities, and research institutes 🔹 Deadline: Submit Executive Summaries by January 29, 2025 🔹 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 Don’t miss this opportunity to partner on innovative solutions that will help strengthen cyber resilience in both nations. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/eYPGRxVS 🔗 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e5NXvxBY #BIRDCyber #cybersecurity #US_Israel #Collaboration #Innovation #Technology #resilience

Some cyber risks are flying under the radar, leaving critical systems exposed. In a recent Walla article, Tal Kelem, Director of Business Development, BIRD HLS, and BIRD Cyber Lead, outlines five critical gaps in cybersecurity identified by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Israel National Cyber Directorate - מערך הסייבר הלאומי. These vulnerabilities, which are the key focus areas of the current BIRD Cyber Call for Proposals, pose significant risk to critical infrastructure, personal data, and global networks - and tackling them demands bold, collaborative innovation. Tal identifies five key challenges: 1️⃣ Cyber Protection for Legacy Medical Devices: Many medical devices, like MRI and X-ray machines, were designed before cybersecurity was a priority. They remain vulnerable, and updating them is expensive and complex. The solution? Developing intermediary systems to protect these devices without altering their core functions. 2️⃣ BGP Hijacking Remediation: Malicious actors might divert network traffic through their servers, accumulating and compromising sensitive data. Current detection solutions are inadequate, leaving networks exposed. There’s a need for automated, efficient systems to detect and respond to these threats. 3️⃣ Online Face Image Self-Enrollment Compatible with International Standards: As biometric systems become a possible tool for identity verification - such as passport registration from home - ensuring the authenticity of facial photos is crucial to avoid fraud and misuse. 4️⃣ Threat Hunting on Encrypted Traffic: With more data being encrypted, detecting threats within that traffic without decrypting it is a huge challenge. We need advanced tools to identify malicious activities while preserving privacy. 5️⃣ Human-Machine (AI) Tools for Cybersecurity: As AI platforms, like ChatGPT, become integral to businesses, ensuring secure and efficient human-AI interactions is crucial. Developing user-friendly interfaces that prevent privacy breaches and improve security is essential. U.S.-Israel collaboration is key in addressing these challenges; by combining the expertise of two cybersecurity leaders, the BIRD Cyber program fosters partnerships that create impactful solutions - solutions that the free market alone may not deliver. 🚨 BIRD Cyber Call for Proposals is now open, offering up to $1.5 million in non-dilutive funding! If you’re developing innovative cybersecurity solutions, submit your proposal by January 29, 2025. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eYPGRxVS 👉 For the Walla article in Hebrew, see: https://lnkd.in/dcU7uxiY #BIRDCyber #cybersecurity #threatdetection #innovation #US_Israel #collaboration #RandD #technology

Happy Thanksgiving to our U.S. friends, colleagues, and valued BIRD grantees. Today, we reflect with gratitude on the decades of U.S.-Israel collaboration that the BIRD Foundation has had the privilege to support. Our U.S. stakeholders and grantees are much more than collaborators - they are essential partners in advancing the BIRD mission and shaping the innovation ecosystems of both nations. For nearly fifty years, BIRD has brought together the brightest innovators, fostering hundreds of cross-border partnerships, business ties, and friendships that drive lasting impact. This year, your support has been especially meaningful and has truly reinforced the trust and shared purpose that make our work possible. Wishing you a Thanksgiving filled with warmth, gratitude, and connection.

Attending ISC East this week in NYC? Connect with me and Tal Kelem at the conference to learn more about BIRD Foundation and our funding of up to $1.5M towards joint innovation in #HomelandSecurity and #Cybersecurity between U.S. and Israeli companies. #BIRDCyber #BIRDHLS

🚨 Webinar Reminder! Join us next week for an informative session on 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 R&D partnerships in cybersecurity innovation. 🗓 Tuesday, Nov 26, 2024 ⏰ 11:00 - 12:00 (Israel) 🔗 Registration: https://lnkd.in/esYvsMEk *In Hebrew Don’t miss the chance to learn how your cybersecurity project could qualify for up to $1.5 million in non-dilutive funding! Gain insights into BIRD Cyber’s mission and explore key 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 (BIRD Cyber grantee with Trend Micro, Texas) 👉 Register now: https://lnkd.in/esYvsMEk #BIRDCyber #CyberSecurity #Innovation #US_Israel #collaborationovercompetition

Join us Monday, Nov 18 for conversation with the founders of innovative and resilient Israeli startups Miri Berger-6Degrees LTD , Seth Salpeter - Immunyx Pharma and Tal Golan-Anjo.ai And get some insight and perspectives from my fellow panelists Ariel Serber; Moran Ben David Shapira ; Moshe Bellows and Paul Allen Thanks Dalia Landes for putting it together! #USIsrael #Innovation #Startups #BIRDFoundation #TechFunding #Webinar

As Israel’s high-tech sector forges ahead, even amid significant obstacles, BIRD Foundation’s Deputy Executive Director of Business Development & BIRD Energy, Limor Nakar-Vincent, highlights the industry's drive and adaptability. “Israelis are creative and deeply motivated, which helps them navigate challenging times,” she explains. BIRD sees this determination firsthand through U.S.-Israel collaborations, where joint projects are creating solutions that benefit both nations. As Limor points out, “periods of growth follow cycles of tension,” with adversity often sparking breakthrough innovation. The skills honed during these times are laying the foundation for new ventures, from health tech to public security, that will shape the future. In that spirit, BIRD Cyber has just launched its call for proposals, inviting U.S. and Israeli companies to partner on cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions that strengthen critical infrastructure and protect against evolving threats. (See: www.birdf.com/BIRD-Cyber) BIRD remains committed to fostering collaborations that address shared challenges and drive meaningful impact. 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/ebKjDytD #BIRDFoundation #Innovation #USIsrael #Collaboration #TechResilience #cybersecurity

📣 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