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Weizmann Institute's StoPFAS project wins MEKOROT® innovation challenge for water purification

We are excited to share that the StoPFAS research project, led by Prof. Brian Berkowitz, Dr. Ishai Dror, Dr. Omri Seemann, and Phillip Vershinin at the Weizmann Institute of Science, has been selected as 1 out of 4 winners of a challenge initiated by MEKOROT® Innovation Unit (MEKOROT® Innovation - WaTech®).
MEKOROT® Innovation - WaTech®, a leader in tackling water challenges through WaTech, established this challenge to find groundbreaking solutions for addressing PFAS —a group of persistent environmental pollutants posing significant health risks. PFAS removal from water sources remains a major hurdle.
The StoPFAS project, nurtured and supported by the Bina - Bridge Innovate Nurture Advance program, has developed a cutting-edge water purification technology with the potential to revolutionize water safety.

We are incredibly proud of this achievement and the dedication of the research team at WIS and great collaboration with Vered Pardo-Yissar, BD Director at YEDA - Technology Transfer Company of Weizmann Institute of Science. This project exemplifies the power of collaborative efforts and innovative thinking to tackle pressing environmental challenges.

Special thanks to MEKOROT® Innovation - WaTech®, Kinneret Innovation Center, Shani Biran, Shiri Golany, Yoni Amar, David Balsar, Israel Innovation Authority, Ravid Levy, WaterEdge.IL, Yossi Yaacoby

Additionally, we extend our gratitude to Meitar - Law Offices for hosting the boot camp and the final event of the challenge.

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