Salomé Zajbert

Grants Manager

ARDAG Aquaculture & Biotechnology Center

Eilat, Israel

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I represent the Municipality of Eilat, one of the 112 Mission cities who have pledged to be climate neutral by 2030 always eager to be a pilot site

My organisation

Ardag emphasizes R&D and innovation with a proven track record of new marine species domestication. We maintain a strong relationship with academic researchers and have participated in several EU-backed R&D programs (Horizon). We invest in start-ups and provide the definitive setting for scaling up aquaculture ventures by providing a combination of industry experts and exceptional aquaculture infrastructure and facilities.
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About me

EILAT: Eilat is one of 112 leading cities in the EU Mission for Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities, committed to reaching net-zero emissions by 2030. Our unique ecological and geographic characteristics make it an ideal innovation hub:
🌊 Rare coral reef ecosystem – a fragile marine asset demanding cutting-edge conservation.
🏜️ Extreme desert climate – a testbed for climate adaptation technologies.
📍 Remote location – fostering self-sufficiency and energy innovation.
⚡_100% renewable daytime electricity_ – making Eilat a global leader in energy efficiency.

As a committed partner in EU-funded projects, we take on key roles to ensure successful project implementation:
🚀Pilot coordination & management – overseeing testing of innovative solutions in Eilat.
⚖️ Regulatory expertise – ensuring compliance with Israeli and EU policies.
👥Citizen engagement & welfare – integrating public participation into decision-making.

 🤝 Relations with policymakers & cities – fostering collaboration for policy impact and knowledge exchange.
📢 Dissemination & outreach – amplifying project results through strategic communication.

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Skills

  • dissemination
  • Grants writing
  • Training
  • Languages
  • pilot management
  • translation
  • Capacity building
  • co creation with citizens

Interests

  • Water
  • Marine Protection
  • nature based solutions
  • co-creation
  • participatory planning
  • Blue Economy
  • Energy
  • Mobility
  • Ocean
  • Cities
  • Mitigation
  • adaptation
  • NBS