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BIRD is an acronym for Israel-U.S. Binational Industrial R&D. BIRD's mission is to stimulate & support R&D of mutual benefit to the U.S. and Israel.
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Joined January 2019
From a lab in Omaha to homes across the globe: BIRD grantees 🇮🇱 #RespirAI and 🇺🇸 @rightathomeUS are partnering to bring AI-powered COPD monitoring into everyday care. A U.S.-Israel collaboration rooted in research and real-world impact. 🔗
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Big 🇺🇸-🇮🇱 win for water tech! CoWERC’s binational team just piloted a novel desalination system with @mekorot_il 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.
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“Thanks to the support of the @ILInnovationAut, @Energy_IL, and the BIRD Foundation … we got to where we are today.” . Liran Dor of @BosonEnergy, a BIRD Energy grantee, on turning unrecyclable waste into clean fuel - featured on Kan BaSviva.
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Even in this turbulent time, Israel’s innovation ecosystem presses on - with grit, focus, and a shared drive to keep building. That same spirit fuels U.S.-Israel collaboration through #BIRDEnergy. Proposals open through July 10, 2025. 🔗
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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 👉
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âť—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. đź”—
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RT @IsraelinSF: Call for proposals 📣. Supported by the U.S. Department of @ENERGY (DOE), the Israeli Ministry of @Energy_IL and the Israel….
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Read more about Turbogen’s recent achievement (in Hebrew):
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What can 🇺🇸🇮🇱 collaboration in energy achieve?.With BIRD Energy support, #Turbogen and @ENPOWERGROUP are advancing systems that boost building efficiency in the U.S. Turbogen recently raised ₪11M to expand. 🗓️Next proposal deadline: June 26, 2025.👉
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AI is driving surging energy demand - and nuclear is back in the conversation. On a recent podcast, BIRD's @LimorNakar breaks down the shift and how BIRDEnergy is helping shape flexible U.S.-Israel solutions. 🎙️ Listen (Hebrew):
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Last week, Israel’s Ministry of Energy (@Energy_IL) DG Yossi Dayan visited the @mekorot_il 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 👇.
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@moshielb 3/.We’re proud to have supported Addionics early on - and we’re excited to back the next breakthrough. ❗️ BIRD Energy is now accepting proposals through June 26, 2025:. 👇
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2/.CEO @moshielb shared how Addionics grew from a research concept to a venture-backed company that’s raised nearly $80M. With plans to manufacture in the U.S., it’s a powerful example of U.S.-Israel collaboration driving clean energy innovation.
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1/.Honored to join Yossi Dayan, Director General of @Energy_IL, 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.
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đź‘Ź Proud to support this impactful U.S.-Israel partnership! Advancing #agtech solutions that nurture soil, reduce emissions, and support sustainable farming is what BIRD is all about.
Farmers are being asked to grow more with less stability. With support from @BIRDFoundation1, we partnered with @GroundworkBioAg to test a microbial combo that could boost yields, improve soil, cut fertilizer emissions & remove carbon. @TriplePundit 👉
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Wishing our friends in Israel & the U.S. a happy Passover & Easter! These holidays remind us of the power of community, shared purpose & the spirit of partnership, especially in challenging times. May this season bring peace, renewed hope, & the safe return of all hostages.
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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:
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The circular economy isn’t just an environmental agenda - it’s a growth engine. Anat Bujanover, BIRD Foundation’s Director, West Coast, explains how U.S.-Israel collaborations are driving sustainable growth and transforming waste into opportunity. 🔗Read:
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📢 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:
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📢 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. 🔗
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