BGU President's Welcome

Dear Friends,

It is with great pride that I invite you to join our Industrial Affiliates Program (IAP).

Thirty-seven years ago, a small group of dedicated researchers was entrusted with the daunting task of bringing cutting-edge research and education to Israel’s southern frontier. Today, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) is an academic powerhouse, with cutting-edge research providing a basis for much of the industry, agriculture and education in the region and beyond.

In today’s global, fast moving, competitive world, in which interdependence governs marketplace results, the slightest edge can make or break a company’s momentum. The University’s IAP was established in order to promote win-win solutions through partnerships in addition to providing responses to academic as well as industrial challenges.

Through our Industrial Affiliates Program, we offer you – industrial companies of all shapes and sizes, both domestic and foreign-based – access to a broad spectrum of fields, a variety of technologies, a myriad of research centers and last but not least, the opportunity to consult with bright and passionate researchers at the forefront of applied research.

The conviction and dedication that transformed BGU into a leading academic institution, capable of tackling any emerging challenge in the vast industrial realm, are stronger than ever and we look forward to a fruitful reciprocal relationship with your company.

I welcome you to join BGU’s IAP and trust that your company will play an active role in the creation of this crucial framework. We share many mutual interests and look forward to working together to shape the next generation of alumni who will lead Israeli academia and industry in the decades to come.

Sincerely,

Prof. Rivka Carmi, M.D.
President