Clear Sky Organization
Advancing Technologies for Mental Health Resilience in Israel
The Challenges of the Israeli Mental Health System
Israel is facing an extremely challenging crisis in the field of mental health, especially following the October 7 attack and the “Iron Swords” war
A significant increase in the need for mental support
An increase in cases of anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD), especially following the October 7 attack and the “Iron Swords” war
A growing demand for psychiatric drugs
An increase in the number of psychiatric drug prescriptions
Poor accessibility to therapy
Lack of manpower, long waiting time,
and poor infrastructure.
The Israeli mental health system suffers from a shortage of psychiatrists, psychologists and other professional therapists, professional attrition, and poor infrastructure.
These significant challenges urgently require technology-supported innovative initiatives and solutions
In light of this reality, the organization was established, with the aim of supporting the development of new technologies that will assist in providing support and meaningful psychological treatment to the Israeli public.
We work to implement and develop advanced technologies to improve the response to mental needs and their integration into the community
The organization supports innovative and diverse tools for self-support, remote care, continuous training, combining clinical treatment processes with personalized technology:
These tools allow men and women to deal with mental difficulties in a more personal, accessible and efficient way, and are used as tools to improve the well-being and mental resilience of individuals and communities.
Join us to become be part of a real change in strengthening mental health in Israel!
Who we are
Our team acts with determination, professionalism, and from a deep sense of mission
Prof. Ehud Davidson
Founder and Chairman
Former senior executive in the Israeli Health system, served in roles including CEO of Clalit Health Services,
Director of Soroka Medical Center, and Director of Meir Hospital. Today an investor and strategic consultant,
with an emphasis on healthcare
Yael Aberman
CEO
Attorney Gabrielle Mendelson Gloter
Project Manager
a public sector attorney with a master’s degree in public administration and policy and political marketing. Experienced in the socio-legal field and has assisted and led the establishment of the IDF volunteer unit in collaboration with international and Israeli NGOs.
Adi Yofe
Founder and Board Member
An expert in business and social futures and a lecturer at Reichman University
CPA Ami Ben Ayun
Founder and Board Member
Investment banker, vast experience in financials, including at the Accountant General at the Ministry of Economy, M&A, financial/business consulting, representation of international investors
Uri Adoni
Board Member
An experienced executive in the worlds of venture capital and high-tech. Currently serving as the Chairman of Seismic AI, previously a general partner at Sanara Capital, a partner at the JVP fund (Jerusalem Venture Partners), and CEO of Microsoft Networks (MSN)
Nava Kazaz
Board Member
Chief People Officer (CPO) at Stratasys
Previously, Kazaz Served as Israel Head of HR at HP, Head of EMEA HR at Broadcom and HR Senior Director at Comverse. A Board member at “Matan – United Way”
Dr. Amir Tal
Board Member
Chief Scientist, Beit Ekstein of the Danal
Group, Chairman of CareGivers Israel (AR),
academic coordinator in the Samueli initiative for responsible AI in medicine at Tel Aviv University
Hayim cohen
Board Member
Mr. Zvi Yemini
Entrepreneur, industrialist, inventor, businessman and Israeli public activist. Founder of CAG Industries, Hydro Industrial and Polymer Logistics. Served as the head of the committee for the promotion of design and innovation on behalf of the Ministry of Economy, served as the chairman of the plastic and rubber branch of the manufacturers’ association, as a member of the management of the export institute. Served as the chairman of the Shenkar College, as the director of the Peres Center for Peace and Innovation
Prof. Talma Hendler
Psychiatrist and Neuroscientist
Professor at the School of Psychological Sciences, the School of Neuroscience and the Faculty of Medicine, and Head of the Institute for Psychedelic Research, Tel Aviv University.
Director and Founder of the Sagol Institute for Brain Functions, Tel Aviv Sourasky-Ichilov Medical Center
Prof. Yael Lahav
Expert Clinical Psychologist
Head of the Laboratory for the Study
of Mental Trauma at Tel Aviv University.
Dr. Ido Lurie
Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist
Director of Adult Clinic, Shalvata Mental
Health Center, Clalit Health Services Fund,
and Chairperson of the Israeli Community
Mental Health Society of the Israeli
Medical Association
Prof. Yuval Neria
Professor of Clinical Medical Psychology
Director of the Research Program on the
Treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorders,
Director of the Health Center for Military
Families of Columbia Presbyterian New York, in the Department of Psychiatry and the New York State Psychiatric Institute, Irving Medical Center, Columbia University
Prof. David Roe
Head of the Department of Community
Mental Health and Director of the Center for Training and Research of Services
and Policy of Mental Health,
University of Haifa
Prof. Varda Shalev
Expert in Family Medicine
and Medical Informatics
Professor of epidemiology at Tel Aviv
University, Managing partner at Team8
Ady Mor- Biran
Expert in Technological Innovation
Director of Microsoft Innovation Centers
in the Middle East and Africa, international lecturer on artificial intelligence, social activist, project leader in the field of people with disabilities
Dr. Hadar Shalev
Director of the Mental Health System,
Soroka University Medical Center
Prof. Milton L. Wainberg
Professor of Clinical Psychiatry
Co-Director, Division of Translational
Epidemiology and Mental Health Equity,
Director at the Mental Wellness Equity
Center, Director at the Global Mental Health Research Department of Psychiatry Columbia University, New York State Psychiatric Institute. Founding Chair, APA Global Mental Health and Psychiatry Caucus
Dr Michal Guindy
Founder of assets innovation arm.
Involved in pursuing healthcare innovation
and clinical research.
MD from BGU University specialized in
radiology in FMC Australia and a master’s in public administration from KSG Harvard
Prof. Anat Brunstein Klomek
Dean, Baruch Ivcher School of Psychology
Dr Natalie Bloch
Specialist in internal medicine and innovation from Harvard University. Founder of the Big Data and Artificial Intelligence Innovation Center at Sheba Hospital. One of the founders of the business administration degree for medical innovation and management at Reichman University.
Tzahi Sultan
Chairman of Discount Capital Underwriting
Businessman, investor and one of the leading and most creative underwriters in Israel
A controlling shares holder of investment funds traded on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange – Big Tech 50 and Almeda Ventures
Dr. Ayelet Ben Ezer Gelbard
CEO and Vice President of Reichman University, who also serves as an external board member in Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services LTD.
Chairman of the Audit Committee of Habima – the National Theater, and Chairman of the Members Committee of the International Women’s Forum (IWF). In the past, she served as a board member in various other companies.
Has a Ph.D. in Law from Tel Aviv University.
Lior Noy
An expert in the startup ecosystem, with extensive experience in startup selection and mentorship, leading initiatives to empower startups through strategic partnerships and ecosystem development as Head of Startups and VCs at Google. Prior to Google, held senior sales and marketing roles in multinational technology companies. Holds a BSc in Industrial Engineering & Management and an MBA, both from Tel Aviv University.
Dr. Maya Leventer-Roberts
Senior Clinical Lead at Google, driving healthcare innovation through GenAI research and products. Formerly Deputy Director at Clalit Research Institute and Senior Director at K Health, with affiliations at Mount Sinai and Ben-Gurion University, and advisory roles at Center for Public Leadership (Harvard), Taub Center, and Start up Nation Central. Holds a BA in Physics, an MD from Yale, an MPH from Harvard, board-certified Pediatrician from Mount Sinai and Public Health Physician in Israel.
Professor Mimi Ajzenstadt
Professor Mimi Ajzenstadt is a Full Professor of Social Work and Criminology at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, with a rich background in law and social policy. She previously served as President of the Open University of Israel and has developed innovative, interdisciplinary academic programs integrating law, disability studies, entrepreneurship, and technology.
Her academic and public work focuses on the social and legal implications of artificial intelligence, and she leads initiatives that combine research, innovation, and social perspective. Drawing on her managerial and research experience, she bridges technology and human needs, creating unique connections between academia, technology, and policy.
Areas of Activity
The Organization supports technological ventures that provide innovative tools to make treatment accessible, follow-up, self-support, remote treatment and a combination of clinical treatment with personalized technology
The Organization invests in digital therapy, technology-based products which assist in treatment of anxiety, depression and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) such as:
Virtual reality (VR)-based therapy
Artificial intelligence (AI)-based applications for mental support and mental state management and analysis
Personalized cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) platforms
Teletherapy and telehealth platforms
Smart sensors and medical devices for monitoring mental state
Deep brain stimulation technologies
