DDR&D (MAFAT) - Directorate of Defense Research & Development

Just one week left - the countdown to our Demo Day on July 18th is on! 🚀 Investors, this is your opportunity to explore high-ROI potential startups. With alumni attracting investments of over half a billion USD, the next big success story could be here. Register today to be part of this exciting event! For registration and more details, see the link in the comments 👇

Celebrating the Launch of the DDR&D Alumni Organization – XMAFAT! This week, XMAFAT kicked off with an inspiring event, bringing together former colleagues, industry peers, and tech sector leaders. It was a great chance to reconnect, network, and explore cutting-edge innovations. The speakers, including Michal Braverman-Blumenstyk Managing Director of Microsoft Israel R&D Center, shared insights on industry challenges and the importance of collaboration. Thank you, Microsoft Reactor Tel Aviv, for hosting the event and a big thanks for all participants! XMAFAT - DDR&D Alumni Organization Georgy Shapira Itay Varkovitzky

Israeli Innovation born from wartime necessities👇 Meet Alumor, a company specializing in advanced water purification technologies. After graduating from our Innofense program with H2O Flow, its initial product, Alumor adapted it to meet the needs of the Sword of Iron War. To provide portable and reliable water purification in challenging environments, Alumor and DDR&D developed the H2O Pro! This system, installed directly on IDF soldiers' hydration bladders, operates independently compared to its original version. It enables soldiers to drink from nearly any water source without the need for additional resources, electrical or otherwise!💧 During the Sword of Iron War, dozens of units were produced and supplied to IDF soldiers.

Meet Avraham! Avraham is part of the DDR&D through the Pardes Project, an initiative that aims to provide the Ultra-Orthodox Jewish community with equal opportunities to attain key positions in the security and intelligence sectors. The project offers specialized training and a supportive learning environment. Avraham's contributions are invaluable to both the DDR&D and national security.

Happy Independence Day to Our American Friends! On this 4th of July, the DDR&D proudly acknowledges the strong and enduring partnership between Israel and the United States. Our collaboration continues to drive groundbreaking advancements and innovations, further strengthening the close bond between our nations. Here's to many more years of shared success and mutual support. Happy Independence Day! 🎆

JINSA Delegation Gets an Inside Look at DDR&D Innovation Last week, retired officers and experts convened on behalf of Jewish Institute for National Security of America (JINSA). Brigadier General (Ret.) Dr. Daniel Gold, Head of the DDR&D, met with the delegation and showcased the DDR&D's cutting-edge technologies and its contribution to the Swords of Iron War. He also provided an overview of the fruitful and close collaboration with the U.S. in research and development fields, expressing gratitude to those present for their steadfast support for the State of Israel.

Out of hundreds of national service volunteers, Ruth Y. was chosen as the President's Oustanding Service Award winner! Ever since the Sword of Iron War began, she has been working tirelessly in the Project Development and Management team in the Ground Systems Department of the R&D unit at the DDR&D, contributing to the implementation of technological means in the field. As part of the National Service Appreciation Week, Ruth received the President's Oustanding Service Award from President Isaac Herzog in recognition of her work. "After two years at the DDR&D, I am very excited to finish with such a ceremony. I am proud to represent the national service women in our organization, who do such important and critical work."

From Quantum Computing to Saving Whales This month, a special community event was held within the Psagot program, in which program alumni came to share their journeys and motivate the trainees to continue their paths. The alumni who lectured were Prof. Ido Kaminer and Michael Paran. Ido is the first Israeli to win the APS award, and Michael discovered a way to communicate with whales using AI. A high bar has been set for the trainees. Good luck!

The DDR&D (Mafat) has been actively collaborating with startups over the past few years. To further strengthen our relationship with the startup ecosystem, we are hosting a Demo Day for the companies we are currently partnered with as part of the Innofense accelerator program. During the event, partner startups seeking investments will present their businesses. During the Sword of Iron War, five alumni from the Innofense program contributed to the R&D war efforts. Over 30% of the program's alumni have received follow-up R&D orders from the DDR&D with a total scope of over 18 million NIS and have received investments of over half a billion USD! The Demo Day is scheduled for July 18th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Space is limited, and all attendees will receive confirmation and exact location details upon signing up. SOSA | iHLS Israel Homeland Security | INNOFENSE - DDR&D (MAFAT) Innovation Center

Highlights from Cyber Week 2024: DDR&D's Leading Voices As this international cybersecurity event wraps up, we're excited to share pivotal moments from it, featuring two standout sessions with our experts: - Col. Nir Weingold 🇮🇱 , Head of Planning, Economics & IT Department, explored "Israel: War & Tech & Resilience," emphasizing, "a constantly changing world, startups are a significant force in the competition for technological superiority and the qualitative edge of the State of Israel and its resilience." - Ltc. Dr. Eran, Head of Digital and Data Branch, delved into revolutionary R&D at the intersection of AI, Cyber, and Cloud, highlighting that "the integration of artificial intelligence, cyber, and civilian cloud enables us to deliver groundbreaking technological solutions in the research, development, and operational systems vectors within the IDF." We look forward to next year and are excited to see how the field evolves! Raz Bachar Sidney Gottesman Hamutal Meridor Michal Kissos Hertzog