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🌴 𝐅𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐦 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐥: 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐈 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭   The Red Palm Weevil is devastating palm trees globally, threatening ornamental and economically vital species. This invasive pest can cause millions in annual losses, with existing detection methods proving limited and costly. Dr. Michael Fire's team has developed a groundbreaking solution: 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐦 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐥 𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐈𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐲.  This patented technology combines existing street view images with advanced deep learning algorithms to automatically detect infestations across urban landscapes.   𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬: ✅ Cost-effective: Utilizes existing imagery ✅ Scalable: Covers vast urban areas ✅ Non-invasive: No physical property access needed ✅ Fully automated: Reduces human error   By enabling early detection and timely management, this technology minimizes economic losses and preserves palm trees. 💸 It's particularly valuable in urban areas, where vast territories and private gardens pose unique challenges.   BGN is looking for a company that would be interested in obtaining a license to continue the development and commercialization of this technology. Such company, which could possibly have similar or complementary technologies, will play a crucial role in shaping and refining its applications to maximize its effectiveness and can offer it as a service to municipalities, smart cities companies, ministries of agriculture, pest control companies, and more. https://lnkd.in/daFxXzv9   #Agritech #AI #Innovation #PestManagement #Sustainability

Our CEO, Josh Peleg, shared expertise on commercialization and patents at Oazis Accelerator and Venture Builder - 𝑷𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝑬𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑 course this week, which equips Ben-Gurion University of the Negev postdoctoral fellows with tools to transform academic research into business success. 🔬 ↔ 💼 BGN supports such initiatives by contributing our team's extensive experience in bridging cutting-edge research with market opportunities.   https://lnkd.in/dKquRdrj Daniel Weil #Innovation #TechTransfer #BGU

*We're Hiring* 📝 *Commercial Contracts Coordinator* - On-site at our office in Beer-Sheva - Part-time position - Qualified students are welcome to apply CVs to: [email protected]

Our team member Anat Shperberg-Avni, Ph.D, Head of the Bio-Innovation Unit is representing us at the ISoH-Tech 2024 Summit tomorrow, fostering collaborations with Ben-Gurion University researchers. #ISoHTech #healthtech #healthcare #israeliinnovation Anat Shperberg-Avni, Ph.D Josh Peleg Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

At BGN, we're happy to showcase another groundbreaking innovation from our researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) A collaborative study by Mor Pasi Deutschman from Prof. Lital Alfonta’s group and Prof. Smadar Cohen has led to the development of a revolutionary method to produce customizable, high-performance collagen-mimicking peptides using bacteria. 🔬 Lab tests show promising results in promoting cell growth and activity. This game-changing approach in the $4.3 billion collagen market offers: ✅ Faster, cheaper, and safer production than traditional animal-derived collagen ✅ Enhanced cell adhesion and metabolic activity ✅ Controlled assembly of collagen fibrils ✅ Versatile applications in healthcare, cosmetics, and food industries This technology opens exciting possibilities in: ❇ Advanced wound healing ❇ Next-gen cosmetic products ❇ Innovative food supplements ❇ Cutting-edge tissue engineering The work of these researchers pushes the boundaries of biotechnology with the potential to create significant real-world impact. Interested in learning more or exploring collaboration opportunities? We'd love to connect and discuss how this and other innovations from BGU may be of benefit to your company or industry. #BGN #BenGurionUniversity #BiotechInnovation #CollagenTechnology #TechnologyTransfer Hagit Alon, (PhD) Galit Mazooz - Perlmuter 🎗 Ph.D

BGN is happy to drive innovation forward with our new collaboration between Dr. Gilad Katz and E.S. Embedded Solutions 3000 as part of the Israel Innovation Authority program! ✨ https://lnkd.in/dEkfkpJ5 #innovation #BGU #research Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Liat Vatary

Last week we hosted an AI workshop for our Business Development teams, led by the skilled Sarit Averbuch Eliya - שרית אברבוך אליה🤓. The workshop proved to be highly valuable, providing our team with insights into the practical applications of AI as a tool to assist us in our work here at BGN. 👏We thank Sarit, for the excellent guidance, and we remain committed to embracing innovative technologies to stay at the forefront of the technology transfer sector. #AI #TechnologyTransfer #ProfessionalDevelopment #Techinnovation בשבוע שעבר אירחנו סדנת AI לצוותי הפיתוח עסקי בחברה, בהנחייתה של המומחית Sarit Averbuch Eliya - שרית אברבוך אליה 🤓. הסדנה הוכחה כבעלת ערך רב, וסיפקה לצוות שלנו תובנות לגבי היישומים המעשיים של בינה מלאכותית ככלי לסייע לנו בעבודתנו כאן ב- BGN . 👏אנו מודים לשרית על ההדרכה המצוינת, ושואפים לאמץ טכנולוגיות חדשניות כדי להישאר בחזית תחום חברות היישום. Josh Peleg Galit Mazooz - Perlmuter 🎗 Ph.DShirley Sheffer Hoffman Ran Melamed

Robots with Social Skills: The Future of Stroke Rehabilitation? 🤖 A long-term study conducted by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) researchers Prof. Shelly Levy-Tzedek, Dr. Ronit Feingold Polak, PhD and Dr. Oren Barzel, a member of Sheba Medical Center has demonstrated that socially assistive robots can significantly improve rehabilitation outcomes for stroke patients. 👏 The study, published in IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, shows that these robots, which use speech, facial expressions, and gestures to guide patients, led to better kinematic and clinical measures compared to traditional therapy alone. This innovation opens new possibilities for enhancing rehabilitation processes and improving patient care, potentially revolutionizing the fields of robotics in healthcare and personalized medicine. BGU continues its mission to develop technologies that address global healthcare challenges. For collaboration opportunities, please contact BGN BD team. Read more : https://lnkd.in/dDaFTC8j Video edited by Yulia Tymoshevskaya Ran Melamed Liat Vatary #HealthcareRevolution #HealthTechInnovation #StrokeRehabilitation #MedicalRobotics

We welcome Tali Pechenick Jowers to BGN’s Bio-Innovation Team! 👏 Tali brings a wealth of experience to the team, with a strong background in the Biotech and Pharma industries. Her diverse expertise spans clinical trials, patent portfolio management, regulatory affairs, scientific and medical writing, and business development. Tali holds a Ph.D. in molecular biology from The University of Edinburgh, Scotland. ✨Join us in welcoming Tali to our team. Anat Shperberg-Avni, Ph.D #NewHire #Biotech #Pharma #BGNTeam  

Ben-Gurion University Researcher Receives $1.35 Million Grant from The Human Frontier Science Program ! Prof. Michael Meijler of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) has been awarded a significant grant from the Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP), supporting innovative, independent, and original research in the life sciences field. The grant, totaling $1.35 million over three years, will support Prof. Meijler's research in chemical biology at BGU and the NIBN | The National Institute for Biotechnology in the Negev (NIBN). His project focuses on disrupting bacterial communication to combat infections. The HFSP, known for its rigorous selection process, chose Prof. Meijler's proposal as one of 34 from a pool of over 700 applications worldwide. This funding underscores BGU's ongoing contributions to scientific research and its efforts to address critical global health challenges. For more information: https://lnkd.in/gFrb6FJe #ResearchFunding #HFSP #GlobalHealth #ChemicalBiology #Bacterialcommunication