BIF 2nd cohort - 2nd session

February 14, 2024 - Session 2: Interrelation of Academia and Industry
In this week's Bina Innovation Fellowship session, we dove into the dynamics between academia and industry. Lively conversations echoed as insights from VC and industry were shared. Yael Gruenbaum-Cohen from aMoon Fund enlightened us on the VC model, while Mati Gill shared the AION Labs model. Idan Alyagor, an alumnus of the Weizmann Institute of Science, whom co-founded FreezeM shed light on the technology transfer from academia to industry.

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Meet Yaron Penn, Collaboration Manager at Bina

We congratulate Dr. Yaron Penn for joining the Bina team!
Yaron is a Deep-tech innovator and executive with a PhD in Neuroscience from the Weizmann Institute of Science. Specialist in Brain-Computer Interfaces, Neural Networks, Bio-Analytics, Real-time Control Systems, Remote Sensing, IoT, Full-Stack Edge Computing, Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA), Closed-Loop Systems, Automation, Robotics, and imaging, with extensive experience in the design, initiation, implementation and management of interdisciplinary systems.

Bina & ADI Negev-Nahalat Eran Rehabilitation Hospital collaboration

We are thrilled to collaborate with this pioneering facility, which opened in 2022 as the first dedicated rehabilitation hospital in Israel's Negev region. This innovative center is making significant developments in addressing rehabilitation needs, offering specialized services in orthopedic, neurological, and soon, geriatric care.

Our collaboration focuses on advancing research and care for individuals with disabilities and reflects our commitment to addressing the complex challenges associated with disabilities.

Bina Impact report 2024

We share Bina’s 2024 Impact Report with our followers, showcasing a year of innovative research and meaningful collaborations at the Weizmann Institute of Science: Bina_Annual_Report_SM_2025.pdf

If you wish to take part in our activities, whether you’re a potential partner or an expert advisor in your field, reach out to discuss collaboration opportunities or explore how you can contribute to our mission.