The Link Between Academic and Industrial Advancement
B.G. Negev Technologies and Applications Ltd. (BGN) of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) serves as the link between industry and academic research.
BGN helps the university and its faculty "translate" their inventions and academic achievements into commercially valuable products by facilitating technology transfer to existing companies or by creating new companies established around these inventions.
BGN files patent applications on behalf of BGU in Israel and worldwide, and manages the university's patent and Intellectual Property portfolio.
BGN has successfully established more than 25 start-up companies. The following is a partial list of established companies based upon BGU know-how:
NeuroDerm Ltd.
http://www.neuroderm.co.il
NeuroDerm developed ND0601, the first ever levodopa (L-DOPA) skin patch for Parkinson’s disease. This passive, non-invasive system is based on a proprietary L-DOPA ester formulation. ND0601 is able to achieve continuous delivery of L-DOPA, an objective that was long considered the “holy grail” of Parkinson’s disease treatment.
3 Golda Meir Street
Weizmann Science Park
Ness Ziona 74036, Israel
Tel: (972) 8 9462729
Fax: (972) 8 9461729
WideMed Ltd.
http://www.widemed.com
WideMed is a leading company in the growing bio-medical signal diagnostics and treatment market. Leveraging its innovative signal processing algorithms, the company offers comprehensive signal analysis and workflow management services and solutions to the fast growing Cardio-Sleep market.
10 Ha'sadnaot Street
Herzliya 46733, Israel
Tel: (972) 9 951 4159
Fax: (972) 9 951 4158
NESS Ltd.
http://www.nessltd.com/customer/aboutness.ecp?
NESS - Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Systems is committed to providing technological solutions in response to the needs of the millions of patients suffering from paralysis due to neurological disorders.
19 Ha-Haroshet Street,
P.O.Box 2500,
Ra'anana 43654, Israel
Tel: (972) 9 7485738
Fax: (972) 9 7485740
Zenith Solar
http://www.zenithsolar.com
ZenithSolar has developed a modular and easily scalable high concentration photovoltaic system (HCPV). The core technology is based on a unique, proprietary optical design that extracts the maximum energy with minimal 'real estate'.
The system provides high electrical output concurrently with heat at temperatures ranging from those associated with domestic hot water to those suited to process heat - that can address vertical cogeneration applications.
Using widely available materials and processes with a complete vertical integration production practice, ZenithSolar employs very cost effective mass manufacturing capabilities.
5 Habarzel Blvd.
POB 8627
Qiryat Gat 82000, Israel
Tel: (972) 72 2222007
Protea Ltd.
http://www.meytavti.co.il/Companies.asp?Page=Protea
Protea Vaccine Technologies Ltd. began operations in June 2006. The company is developing a protein based universal vaccine for Streptococcus pneumoniae.
The founders are Prof. Yaffa Mizrachi Nebenzahl PhD from the Pediatric Infectious Disease Unit and the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, an expert in host pathogen interaction with the host immune system and Prof. Ron Dagan MD, head of Pediatric Infectious Disease Unit, Soroka University Medical center, Ben Gurion University of the Negev, .a specialists in pediatric infectious diseases and vaccines.
Protea is now fully owned by NasVax
http://www.nasvax.com/content.aspx?Page+releases&id=78
AlgaTechnologies Ltd. (1998)
http://www.algatech.com
Algatech was founded in 1999 to develop and commercialize Astaxanthin and other microalgae-derived products for the nutraceuticals and cosmeceuticals industry. This mission was led by Algatech’s first nutraceutical product development, astaxanthin, and the company was established with the JCA’s backing to commercialize the work of Prof. Sammy Boussiba from the Sde Boker research institute of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.
Kibbutz Ketura
MP Eilot Corridor, 88840, Israel
Tel: (972) 8 635-6425
Fax:(972) 8 635-6562
Multiphy Networks Ltd.
http://www.myv.co.il/58/
MultiPhy was established in Oct. 2006 by Ben-Gurion University and Prof. Dan Sadot based on a long term academic development in the optical communication division of the Ben-Gurion University. MultiPhy has developed proprietary technology that enables ultra high data rate in FTTx and SAN markets. MultiPhy operation model define MultiPhy as a "FabLess" semiconductor high speed chipset company and an Opto–Transceiver maker (in XFP and SFP+ form factor).
Omer Industrial Park
P.O.Box: 3010
Omer , 84965, Israel
Tel: (972) 8 6466869
Fax: (972) 8 6466870
http://www.amorphical.com/
Amorphical is an innovative company engaged in the development of synthetic dietary supplements and drugs based on unique biomineralogical principles and substances derived from crustacean mineral deposition processes, for treatment of human bone metabolism-related disorders. Amorphous Calcium Carbonate (ACC) is a novel calcium supplementation formulation with scientifically proven advantages over currently marketed calcium carbonate products.
P.O.Box: 15021
Beer Sheva, 84210, Israel
Tel: (972) 8 6461062
Fax: (972) 8 6461922
Membranes Developing Company Ltd.
http://www.myv.co.il/634/
MDC established in July 2009 developing a new class of novel Nano-filtration membranes that are meant to become integrated in a Municipal and Industrial waste facilities.
Omer Industrial Park
P.O.Box: 3010
Omer, 84965, Israel
Tel: (972) 8 6466869
Fax: (972) 8 6466870
CartiHeal Ltd.
http://www.cartiheal.com
CartiHeal is a medical device company focused on developing, manufacturing and bringing to market a novel and proprietary comprehensive implant for repair of articular cartilage and osteochondral defects. The company is set to realize more than ten years of R&D activity performed at the Department of Biotechnology Engineering at Ben-Gurion University, Israel. CartiHeal’s products are based on an FDA approved 3-D natural-based material, which is biocompatible and biodegradable. CartiHeal has identified that the material supports the growth, proliferation and differentiation of Mesenchymal Stem Cells into cartilage tissue. CartiHeal is using, in a proprietary manner, the unique biological advantages of the scaffold to repair articular cartilage defects.
Incentive Incubator
P.O.Box 3,
Ariel, 44837, Israel
Tel: (972) 3 908-5000
Fax: (972) 3 936-6873
Polyrizon Ltd.
http://www.polyrizon.com
Polyrizon's innovative technology raises allergy solutions to a new level - it prevents the allergic reaction as opposed to existing medications that suppress the symptoms after the reaction occurs. The novel Polyrizon formulation produces a clear protective layer that coats the nasal passages when applied as a spray or gel.
10 Ein Hakore St.
Rishon Lezion, 75289, Israel
Tel: (972) 3 9501526; 054-4626903
Fax: (972) 3 9501526
Elminda Ltd.
http://www.elminda.com
ElMindA develops and markets an innovative platform that reveals and affects the neural pathways in the brain.
ElMindA technology performs functional brain imaging and brain treatment for a wide range of clinical applications such as neural rehabilitation of stroke patients and diagnosis and treatment management of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
5 Nachum Chat St.,
Beit Topaz Haifa, Israel
Tel: (972) 4 8138188
Fax: (972) 4 8138187
Botanocap Ltd.
http://www.botanocap.com
Botanocap Ltd. has developed patented novel technology relates to microcapsules of essential oils, processes for the preparation thereof and their application as green products for agriculture and the consumer market .The Company's invention also provides the process and tools for the preparation of essential oils products in very efficient and cost effectiveness methods.
Ashkelon Technological Industries - Tech. Incubator
P.O.Box: 7284
Ashkelon, 78172, Israel
Tel: (972) 8 6754934
Fax: (972) 8 6751113
VacciGuard
http://www.vacciguard.com
VacciGuard is developing a platform technology based on proprietary peptides derived from HSP-60 (Heat Shock Protein-60). HSP-60 is a chaperone/stress protein that sends powerful signals to the immune system, especially at sites of inflammation and stress.
P.O.Box: 20,
Misgav Business Park
M.P. Misgav 20179, Israel
Tel: (972) 9 899 8933;
MediLogos Ltd.
http://www.medilogos.com/
Automated Knowledge Accumulating Over Time. MediLogos is engaged in the development, marketing, and sales of innovative systems for automated application of knowledge to data accumulating over time. Its main objectives are to support management and quality assessment, to reduce the costs, and to support decision making and provide pre defined alerts.
Mob: (972) 54 4780336
E-mail: philip.libman@medilogos.com
Civcom Inc. (ex-Xlight Inc.)
http://www.civcom.com/index.asp
Civcom® is a pioneer in the development and manufacturing of cost-saving Opto-electronic components, modules, and sub-systems. Civcom is a US corporation, founded in 2000, with HQ and R&D center in Israel and an office in the US. Civcom’s line of products provides worldwide solutions for applications such as Telecom, Military, Research, Avionics, Medical/Bio-technology, Test & Measurements and more.
2 Hagranit Street
P.O.Box: 4148
Petach-Tikva, 49514, Israel.
Tel: (972) 3 9229229
Fax: (972) 3 9228227
Acceptys Inc Acceptys
http://www.acceptys.com
1 Main Street Sparta, NJ 07871
Tel: (973) 714 6611
Fax: (973) 729 7759
BioMagnesium Systems Ltd.
http://www.meytavti.co.il/Companies.asp?Page=BioMagnesium
BioMagnesium Systems began operations in May 2006.
BioMagnesium Systems is developing a biodegradable internal fracture fixation system made from proprietary magnesium alloys. The alloys that are being used combine the mechanical properties required for fracture fixation with a novel biodegradable and biocompatible implant material. No biodegradable solution exists for load-bearing applications, necessitating the use of permanent stainless steel or titanium implants, and a second surgical procedure for their removal.
P.O.Box: 408
Kiryat Shmona, 11013, Israel
Tel: (972) 4 6818800
Fax: (972) 4 6818806
Phagolum
http://www.ati.co.il/Content.aspx?pageId=24
Phagolum is a simple to perform diagnostic system, which screens for characteristic activities of the immune system and provides an accurate and comprehensive assessment of a patient's medical condition within two hours, including type and severity of infection.
Ashkelon Technological Industries - Tech. Incubator
P.O.Box: 7284
Ashkelon, 78172, Israel
Tel: 8 6754934; (972) 54 7691011
Fax: (972) 8 6751113; (972) 8 8571899
Pixelscan Ltd.
http://www.myv.co.il/88
PixelScan is developing an algorithm for improving the effective resolution in digital cameras. The proposed product is a basic technique for CIS crosstalk (CTK) compensation - to sharpen the image in terms of recovering the information lost by the pixel to its neighborhood, or more precisely smeared by crosstalk between the pixels in the array - thus improving the effective resolution of cameras.
P.O.Box: 114,
Sde Boker, 84990, Israel
Tel: (972) 8 6255888
Fax: (972) 8 6466870
Rotec Ltd.
http://www.ati.co.il/Content.aspx?pageId=32
Water Treatment - a Novel High Recovery Desalination Process for Brackish Groundwater
ROTEC (Reverse Osmosis Technologies) - formerly FR-SDS Ltd - is a water treatment company that develops novel technologies improving desalination processes of brackish groundwater.
NanoDerma Ltd.
NanoDerma offers novel and proprietary (patents pending) topical and transdermal microemulsion delivery systems for the pharmaceutical, skin-care and cosmetic industries.
20 Tsipman St.
Raanana , 43220, Israel
Tel: (972) 9 7438760; (972) 54-5485199
Fax: (972) 9 7438760
PheroCap
Effective, environmentally friendly, non-poisonous chemical products for 'greener' pest control.
NatSpears Ltd. (Israel)
Develops novel therapeutic compounds and diagnostic tools for the treatment of cancer and viral diseases, using its proprietary targeting & killing platform technology.
27 Habarzel St., Or Towers, Bldg A.
Rad Biomed Incubator Tel Aviv, Israel
Tel: (972) 7684944; (972) 8 6477283
Fax: (972) 3 534-1650
Thulium Ltd.
Thulium is developing a beta-gamma radiation source comprising of the isotope Thulium 170 (Tm 170) as a new radiation source for both HDR and LDR brachy-therapy.
Omer Industrial Park
P.O.Box: 3010,
Omer, 84965, Israel
Tel: (972) 8 6466869
Fax: (972) 8 6466870
Green Power Technologies Ltd. (Israel)
http://www.g-p-t.com
Green Power Technologies Ltd.,
12 Hamada st., Park T. M. R,
Rehovot, 76703, Israel
Tel: (972) 8 9360960
Fax: (972) 8 9360964
STI Silica TEchn Israel(ex-ATI)