About us

Work is about to fill a large part of your life, and the best way to be satisfied is the belief that you are doing a great job. And the only way to do a great job is to love what you do.

-Steve Jobs-

ABOUT US

Twinnovation, a consultancy specializing in Non-Dilutive Funding in the European Union, was founded in 2017 by Michal Zilberberg - the company's CEO & Founder. Michal has experience in innovation in the EU and has built up an extensive network of business people and investors. Over the years, Michal has worked in the European Parliament and with the EU institutions decision-makers and learned about all funding opportunities available for tech companies.

Our team couples together an 'inside knowledge' from the EU and a track record with EU funding. The team includes experts in cyber-security, medical devices, engineering, IoT and climate change.

VISION

Aiming to open up the EU's budget to new companies. Ensure that as many companies and organizations as possible are aware of the EU opportunities for Israel as an associated country to Horizon Europe.

MISION

To inform companies about relevant funding opportunities.
Assessing each company's unique needs
To walk companies through the application process

Michal Zilberberg

Michal is located in Tel Aviv, has experience working in the Parliament and the institutions of the European Union, as well as an extensive network of international connections that includes companies, startups, research and development centers and innovation authorities from the countries of the European Union. Expert in business development and helping companies and organizations raise non-dilutive grants.

CEO & Founder

מיכל ממוקמת בתל אביב, בעלת ניסיון עבודה בפרלמנט ומוסדות האיחוד האירופי, וכן רשת ענפה של קשרים בינלאומיים הכוללת חברות, סטארטאפים, מרכזי מחקר ופיתוח ורשויות חדשנות ממדינות האיחוד האירופי. מומחית בפיתוח עסקי ובסיוע לחברות וארגונים לגייס מענקים לא מדללים.

Dr. Ahmi Ben-Yehudah

CTO

Ahmi Ben-Yehudah, PhD, has a diverse professional background. He is an experienced Research Administrator with a focus on the health, wellness, and fitness industry. His expertise extends to business development and research facilitation. Additionally, his work encompasses philosophical research, as evidenced by his contributions in areas such as thinking, guessing, believing, autonomy, and adaptability.

Yalın Gülbahar

Yalin is based in Leipzig Germany. He has a broad experience in grant preparation procedures for various funding schemes such as EU Framework Programs, Era-Net, Eureka Clusters and other private or public non-dilutive funds. He has been giving consultancy service to multinational companies, start-ups and academics across many research fields. He is currently managing the 1.5m € budget Metaverse Academy project.

EU Project Manager

Kate Chabarek

Project Specialist

Kate Chabarek is a highly skilled proposal writer with over 13 years of experience. Her expertise lies in crafting compelling proposals that win grants, combining strong research and writing skills with meticulous attention to detail. Her dedication to impactful grant writing has secured crucial funding for various organizations, demonstrably expanding their reach and community impact.

Julio Feijoo

Project Specialist

Julio is an accomplished Energy Storage & Flexibility Expert and has a Double Degree MSc in Energy Storage from EIT InnoEnergy at Politecnico di Torino. His expertise in energy storage is intricately woven into his professional endeavors, underscoring a robust educational foundation in the field. Furthermore, Julio's transition to a Business Innovation Specialist role accentuates his dedication to driving innovation and excellence within the energy sector.