CEO, Economic Development Company of Yeruham
Mona Benichai is CEO of the Yeruham Economic Development Corporation, leading the city’s transformation into a national hub for UAV and advanced air mobility innovation. Benichai leads the development of Yeruham’s UAV ecosystem, bringing together industry, government, defense, academia, and local infrastructure to support real-world testing, R&D, and commercialization.
With a background in technology, entrepreneurship, and economic development, Benichai focuses on translating innovation into economic growth by building the infrastructure, partnerships, and regulatory environment needed to move emerging technologies from pilot projects to large-scale implementation.