BioGiv is an excubator infrastructure center, intended to share the vast scientific know-how and equipment of the Hebrew University with early-stage biotech and bio-med companies, in order to support the development of new technologies and strengthen the biotech sector in Israel. BioGiv offers a designated lab space, as well as access to shared equipment and tissue culture facilities, research service centers and experts - all operating in an IP-free zone. BioGiv's core facilities personnel are available to train biotech researchers in operating specialized equipment and implementing research methodologies in standard operating procedures (SOP).