Models for Translational Medical Research in Israel Executive Summary
This project examines various models for the translation of academic discoveries ‘from bench to bedside’ to create innovative medications. The research examines how different countries in the world support basic biomedical academic discoveries and advance them towards industrial applications. The observation of these models can support the local pharmaceutical eco-system in leveraging Israel’s academic excellence […]
Technological forecasting for scientific and technological human resources 2019
This study was conducted as part of a four-year tender for the National Council for Research and Development in the Ministry of Science and Technology. The objective of this study is to execute forecasts of the needs of scientific and technological personnel for selected fields / professions for the short term (10 years). The past two decades […]
R&D Outputs in Israel / Analysis of Scientific Publications – 2019
This study was conducted in 2019, based on data from bibliometric databases. The report describes and examines Israeli scholarly output (Chapter 1); the influence of government funding on research productivity (Chapter 2); Israeli academic performance in world university rankings (Chapter 3); career development among Israeli postdocs (Chapter 4)
Women in Technological and Scientific Entrepreneurship
This research identifies obstacles that prevent women from becoming involved in entrepreneurship in research and technology and suggests ways to increase women’s participation in entrepreneurial activities at the Technion and beyond. The two research questions posed are: What are the obstacles that prevent more women from becoming involved in entrepreneurial activities and what is necessary […]
Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Smart Robotics Companies-Survey
The aim of the project is to present an up-to-date and complete picture of the current activities in the fields of Artificial Intelligence, Data Science and Smart Robotics in Israel, and to examine the possibilities of promoting these fields. This survey answers a number of research questions. Some of the questions deal with issues of […]
Artifcial Intelligence, Data Science and Smart Robotics Companies-Survey summary
The aim of the project is to present an up-to-date and complete picture of the current activities in the fields of Artificial Intelligence, Data Science and Smart Robotics in Israel, and to examine the possibilities of promoting these fields. This survey answers a number of research questions. Some of the questions deal with issues of […]
Artificial Intelligence Data Science and Smart Robotics First report Streamlining the transfer of knowledge from academia and research institutes in the healthcare system to industry
Implementing artificial intelligence, data science and smart robotics in areas such as medicine, energy, agriculture, software, cyber security and others often requires academia and industry collaboration. The issue of integrating artificial intelligence into software product development requires deep specialization and understanding of the field, where there are still precision and flexibility limitations of artificial intelligence. […]
21st Century Engineering Education Forum: Insights, Methods of Action and Paradigm Changes
Review and critical analysis of trends and challenges in engineering education, globally and in Israel, especially with regards to knowledge and skills, establishment of Forum for Engineering Education with participation of all of the stake holders (universities, colleges, government and regulators, high-tech industry, traditional industry, young engineers and students) to resolve required paradigm shifts and […]
Transfer of knowledge and technology Academy-Industry Recalculate route
Review and critical evaluation of university-industry relations based on data and quantitative indicators. Development of insights regarding optimal policy and models to balance between technology commercialization and technology transfer, which is largely based on cooperation with industry to support industrial research. Recommendations for policy steps based on the insights resolved, addressing the point of view […]
Improving the role of Counselors for Advancement of Women’s Status in academia in achieving better gender representation
The role of women advancement and gender fair consultants was established as part of a policy of reducing representation gaps in Israel. The position currently exists in public bodies such as government ministries, local authorities, the IDF and the police, and in higher education institutions. This position paper has critically examined the role of university […]
