Maya Vardi Shoshani

Maya Vardi Shoshani is the Director of Business Development and Head of West Coast Division at the BIRD Foundation.23 She manages the West Coast operations of the foundation, which was established in 1977 by the U.S. and Israeli governments.3 Maya is also responsible for BIRD Cyber and BIRD HLS initiatives.4 She is based in Saratoga, California14 and can be contacted at mayav@birdf.com or 650-752-6485.56 Maya has over 500 connections on LinkedIn and holds a degree from Tel Aviv University.1

BIRD Foundation

The BIRD (Binational Industrial Research and Development) Foundation is an organization that provides non-dilutive R&D funding of up to $1 million for collaborative projects.2 It focuses on fostering cooperation between U.S. and Israeli companies in various technological fields.

Responsibilities

As the Director of Business Development for the West Coast, Maya Vardi Shoshani plays a crucial role in:

1. Managing BIRD Foundation's operations in the western United States3
2. Overseeing BIRD Cyber and BIRD HLS (Homeland Security) programs4
3. Facilitating partnerships between U.S. and Israeli companies for joint R&D projects
4. Promoting the foundation's funding opportunities, which can reach up to $1 million for qualifying projects2