Shlomi Kaufman

Shlomi Kaufman is Vice President and Head of the International Collaborations Division at the Israel Innovation Authority, where he promotes partnerships with international research facilities, hospitals, universities, and multinational corporations. He also heads the Israel-Europe R&D Directorate (ISERD), which manages the country's participation in the Horizon Europe programme. His background is in diplomacy, including service in the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs with postings in Shanghai and San Francisco, as well as roles in Israeli high-tech companies.