Lee Cohen
About Lee Cohen
Lee Cohen serves as the Head of the Ignition Center at KPMG Israel, where he focuses on innovative programs for industry clients. He has held various roles in innovation and project management, including positions at ISERD and the Israel Innovation Authority.
Current Role at KPMG Israel
Lee Cohen serves as the Head of the Ignition Center at KPMG Israel since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing innovative programs that focus on high-risk, high-potential projects that are close to market. His work involves engaging in marketing and promotional activities to support the initiatives of the KPMG Ignition Center. Cohen collaborates with various international institutes and innovation networks to enhance knowledge accessibility for clients in the Israeli industry, including startups, SMEs, and corporates.
Previous Experience at ISERD
Before joining KPMG, Lee Cohen worked at ISERD as the Director of Innovative Europe from 2018 to 2022. His responsibilities included managing programs related to the EIC Accelerator, EIE, and EIT. During his tenure, he focused on innovative and disruptive projects aimed at enhancing collaboration and funding opportunities for Israeli entities within the European framework.
Educational Background
Lee Cohen studied at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Anthropology from 2011 to 2014. He continued his education at the same institution, obtaining a Master of Arts in Sociology from 2014 to 2017. Additionally, he pursued a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Affairs during the same undergraduate period.
Experience at Israel Innovation Authority
Lee Cohen worked as a Customer Success and Project Manager at the Israel Innovation Authority from 2017 to 2018. His role involved managing international collaboration projects and supporting traditional industries. This position allowed him to gain valuable insights into the innovation landscape in Israel and strengthen ties with international partners.
Role as Israeli National Contact Point
In addition to his work at KPMG, Lee Cohen serves as the Israeli National Contact Point (NCP) for Small Medium Enterprises under the European Commission Framework Programme Horizon 2020. This role involves providing guidance and support to SMEs in Israel seeking to engage with European funding opportunities and collaborative projects.