ASPER-HUJI Innovate News
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Inspire, Learn, Build
ASPER-HUJI Innovate, an entrepreneurship center affiliated with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, is helping universities transition research into practical applications and fostering an entrepreneurial mindset among students. The center offers programs, courses, hackathons, prizes, and events to support venture creation and provides guidance in market research, product development, fundraising, and team management. It has supported 77 start-ups and social innovation ventures, some of which have raised over $50 million. ASPER-HUJI Innovate has gained recognition and collaboration requests from various organizations and has received grants from foundations. The center aims to positively impact Jerusalem by using science, engineering, and design to address urban challenges and improve the citys communities and businesses.
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חדשות האקדמיה: מעמידות חיידקים לאנטיביוטיקה ועד חינוך לחלל
Levinsky College of Education in Israel is launching a new training program for teaching gifted and excellent students. The program is a joint effort with the Ministry of Educations Department for Gifted and Excellent Students. The curriculum will last two years and will combine theoretical studies with practical experience in teaching gifted students in regular schools. In addition, the college has partnered with the SpaceIL association to create a bachelors degree program in early childhood education that incorporates space studies.
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המשטחים והחשש מקורונה: דיו נחושת נגד הידבקות
A team of students from the Hebrew University and Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design has developed an anti-viral fabric for use in public transportation to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The project won first place in a competition organized by JLM Impact, a collaboration between HUJI innovate, Bezalels innovation center, and the Azrieli College of Engineering. The unique fabric is printed with copper ink, known for its anti-microbial and anti-viral properties, and can be easily applied to surfaces in public transportation to reduce the risk of infection. The development of the product is expected to be fast and inexpensive as it can be printed on existing fabrics. The team received a prize of 15,000 shekels in the competition.
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Entrepreneurship center sets up in Jerusalem with NIS 20m grant
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, along with the Bezalel Academy of Design and Azrieli College of Engineering, has been awarded NIS 20 million ($5.4 million) by Israels Council for Higher Education to establish an entrepreneurship and innovation center in downtown Jerusalem. The consortium, named JLM-Impact Consortium, aims to boost entrepreneurial activity among students and the academic community in the city. The center will serve as a platform to advance Jerusalems diverse populations and contribute to the social and economic growth of the city. The Hebrew University has a record of national leadership in technology commercialization and new company creation, and the establishment of this center will enable stronger and broader entrepreneurial activities across the campuses.
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In new vision for Hebrew University, all students will study entrepreneurship
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem is aiming to make entrepreneurship and innovation a core part of its curriculum for all students. The university plans to offer project-based learning, entrepreneur workshops, and accelerator programs to encourage students to develop their ideas and start companies. The goal is to create a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship among all students, regardless of their field of study. The university also plans to collaborate with the tech ecosystem in Jerusalem and reach out to other schools and partners for interdisciplinary projects. The initiative is part of the universitys efforts to become an integral part of Jerusalems tech ecosystem and generate more startups.
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