New York Power Authority & Israel 2022 Smart Energy Challenge – Apply for $1 Million
Virtual Webinar – Challenge Information Session & Energy Innovation Panel Discussion
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
New York 10 a.m – 11:30 a.m
Tel Aviv 17 p.m – 18:30 p.m
New York & Israel Collaborate on First-Mover Energy Technologies
Hear from Israeli energy and technology companies that have partnered with the New York Power Authority, New York State’s largest state utility, on smart energy innovation projects and learn about the benefits of working with NYPA
Learn how to apply for NYPA’s 2022 $1 Million Smart Energy Challenge
Two of the world’s leading energy technology hubs – New York and Israel – are working together to innovate in clean energy. The NYPA-Israel Smart Energy Challenge is soliciting start-up technologies from companies headquartered in Israel that will help meet the needs of the New York Power Authority’s utility operations and support New York’s clean energy transformation.
Agenda:
Justin E. Driscoll, NYPA, Interim President and Chief Executive Officer — Introduces NYPA |
Anat Katz, Israeli Economic Minister to North America |
Ambassador Asaf Zamir, Consul General of Israel in New York |
Elad Shaviv, Executive Director of EnergyCom & CEO of Israel Smart Energy Association |
Dr. Gideon Friedmann, Chief Scientist, Israel Ministry of Energy – Speaks on Israel energy/climatech innovation and plans |
Alan Ettlinger, Sr. Director of Research, Tech Development & Innovation, R & D Innovation — Provides details on new challenge |
Eliran Elimelech, VP of Strategic Partnerships, Start Up Nation Central |
Panel discussion — Eran Inbar of Primsa Photonics, Ron Halpern of mPrest, Doron Brenmiller of Brenmiller speak on NYPA-Israel cooperation |
Q&A for Panel Participants |
Event Concludes |
