Asaf Harel is a PhD candidate in Computational Neuroscience researching in the field of Brain-Computer Interfaces. The main focus of his research is in spatial attention and its EEG correlates. He is also the co-founder and chairman of the board of BrainstormIL, a nation-wide NGO composed of academics, students, entrepreneurs and investors working in the Neurotech sector in Israel. The main purpose of this community is to propel the Neurotech field forward in Israel by facilitating cross-disciplinary collaborations, host competitions, workshops and other events, and strengthening the bridge between academia and industry.