Work with academic research in an applied, industry-focused framework
Companies, startups, and public organizations collaborate with Ben-Gurion University of the Negev on applied research projects that address real-world technological and industrial challenges.
Through BGN, organizations gain structured access to research expertise, infrastructure, and funding frameworks, while maintaining alignment with commercial goals, timelines, and deliverables.
BGN serves as the single point of contact, managing the collaboration and the interface with university researchers.
Types of applied research collaborations
BGN supports multiple applied research models, including:
Sponsored research
Company-funded research projects aligned with specific technological or product-driven objectives.Consortia and multi-partner programs
Collaborative frameworks involving multiple industry partners, academic groups, and public stakeholders.Innovation Authority-supported programs
Industry-academia collaboration tracks under the Israel Innovation Authority, including applied research and joint development frameworks.
These models can be adapted to early exploration, feasibility studies, or longer-term applied R&D efforts.
When to choose applied research
This collaboration model is suited for organizations that:
Need deeper research involvement beyond consulting
Seek to develop or validate new technologies with academic depth
Want to leverage public funding frameworks for applied R&D
Are exploring long-term innovation pipelines
How BGN enables effective collaboration
Mapping the right research teams to the industrial challenge
Structuring the collaboration scope and research objectives
Supporting alignment with Innovation Authority programs and consortia
Managing engagement with researchers throughout the project lifecycle
This approach allows organizations to work with academic research in a way that is structured, goal-oriented, and compatible with industry expectations.
