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BGN is the technology transfer company of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU), delivering innovation from the desert to the world.

BGN transforms scientific discoveries into innovative technologies, startups, and collaborations.

03/09/2026

🧠 Myelin may be doing something in the brain we’ve been overlooking: saving energy.

A new study from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev challenges the traditional view of myelin as primarily a way to speed up electrical signals.

Led by Prof. Ilya Fleidervish, together with doctoral researcher Oron Kotler, the research found that in cortical gray matter, myelin barely changed signal speed — but reduced sodium entry during electrical spikes by 50%, effectively halving the metabolic cost of signal propagation.

Published in PNAS, the findings offer a new perspective on brain energy management and could deepen our understanding of multiple sclerosis and other demyelinating diseases.

🔬 Fundamental discoveries like this can open new directions for applied research — connecting scientific insight with real-world challenges.

Interested in exploring where BGU expertise could meet your R&D needs? Collaborate on Applied Research with BGN. Link in the comments.

01/09/2026

🌊 A new approach to cleaning up oil spills — combining rapid absorption with biological degradation.

Researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, led by Prof. Ariel Kushmaro and Dr. Danit Lisa Karsagi Biron, developed a cellulose-based aerogel that can absorb approximately 100 times its own weight in oil.

Recently published in Chemical Engineering Journal Advances, the technology also provides essential nutrients that support oil-degrading bacteria — helping combine immediate removal with longer-term biodegradation.

“This technology connects scientific excellence with an urgent environmental need, with the potential for meaningful impact at scale,” says Dr. Galit Mazuz-Perlmuter, VP Business Development at BGN Technologies.

The technology is currently undergoing patent recognition through BGN, with potential applications across the energy, maritime and environmental remediation industries.

🌱 Explore more BGN advancing sustainability and environmental innovation in our Agri-food & Sustainability portfolio — link in the comments.

31/08/2026

🎒 As pupils return to classrooms for a new school year, it’s worth remembering: every researcher started in one.

So how can innovation make complex ideas more intuitive, engaging and tangible?

🥽 Dr. Osama Swidan of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, together with Sara Bagossi, Prof. Florian Schacht and Prof. Cristina Sabena, explored how augmented reality can support the learning of calculus.

Using an AR application called Touch the Derivative, pupils trace the graph of a function by moving their hands in space, while the corresponding derivative graph appears in real time.

This creates a direct connection between movement, the shape of a function and the mathematical meaning of its derivative. An abstract concept usually encountered through formulas and graphs becomes an interactive experience.

📐 The work illustrates how physical interaction and real-time visual feedback can offer new ways to understand challenging mathematical concepts.

💡 Is your organization developing the learning technologies of the future?

Partner with leading BGU researchers through applied research.

Link in the comments.

30/08/2026

BGN and the National Institute for Biotechnology in the Negev (NIBN) mourn the untimely passing of Tal Ben Haim, Director-General and Vice-President of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, who also served on the boards of BGN and the NIBN.

Josh Peleg, CEO of BGN and the NIBN, shares:

“I am deeply saddened by the untimely passing of Tal Ben-Haim.

Since becoming Director-General in 2022, Tal played a central role in shaping the University’s strategy and future. As a member of the boards of BGN and the NIBN he worked together with both organizations, bringing invaluable insights, a broad perspective and a clear sense of understanding of the importance of applied research and IP commercialization for the University.

Tal was intelligent, original, and deeply curious, with the ability to transform ambitious ideas into meaningful action. Even as he faced a serious illness, he remained determined and continued to look ahead.

His wisdom, voice, and presence will be deeply missed.

May his memory be a blessing.”

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26/08/2026

“Ecosystems are built, not declared.”

As the ’s technological units relocate to the Negev, Prof. Dan G. Blumberg, Vice President for Regional and Industrial Development at אוניברסיטת בן-גוריון בנגב and a member of BGN’s Board of Directors, sees a unique opportunity to build a powerful dual-use innovation ecosystem.

His key argument: technologies increasingly move between defense and civilian applications — but realizing their full potential requires deliberate connections between academia, the IDF, industry and entrepreneurs.

The Negev now has an opportunity to create those pathways, turning research and real-world challenges into technologies with impact across multiple markets.

🔗 Read Prof. Blumberg’s perspective — link in the comments.

24/08/2026

Where academia, industry and a city come together

Today, we welcomed German students from the New Kibbutz program by the AHK Israel / German-Israeli Chamber of Industry & Commerce to explore the ecosystem connecting Ben-Gurion University of the Negev research, industry and innovation in Beer-Sheva.

From BGU and the Beer-Sheva Innovation District, through advanced research infrastructure at the Ilse Katz Institute (IKI), to the industry-facing environment at Synergy7 - the visit offered a glimpse into how research, infrastructure, industry and the city come together as one innovation ecosystem.

We wrapped up at BGN, sharing our role in connecting BGU research with industry and real-world opportunities.

🙏 Thank you to everyone who made the visit possible: Liron Goergen, Ehud Zion Waldoks, Dr. Mark B., Dr. Albert Batushansky, Dr. Efrat Forti, Hava Santo, Rotem Lavi, Or Tslil, Roy Glas, and Alina Shtainberg.

20/08/2026

Meet the BGN Team: Tal Hayoun

Meet Tal Hayoun, BGN’s Legal Counsel.

⚖️ From commercial agreements and negotiations to intellectual property and grants, Tal helps ensure that BGN’s ideas and collaborations have a solid legal foundation.

🤝 He drafts and reviews agreements, supports negotiations, advises on IP and grant-related matters, and provides legal guidance for BGN’s work with research laboratories.

🌱 Tal’s expertise also spans Plant Breeders’ Rights, protecting unique botanical varieties developed at BGU while leading business development for BGN’s pitaya portfolio.

💡 What does Tal value most? Exploring new technologies, turning complex ideas into clear legal frameworks, and contributing to innovation and growth in the Negev.

🏅 We are proud to have Tal as part of the BGN team.

🔗 Meet the full BGN team and discover the people helping turn research into impact. Link in the comments.

19/08/2026

✈️ US : What’s Next for UAV Technology?

Today, as the United States celebrates National Aviation Day, we’re spotlighting three technologies developed at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev that address key challenges in UAV operations - endurance, mobility, and security.

🔋 Stay airborne longer - an autonomous in-flight battery swap system designed to replace batteries without landing or interrupting the mission.

⚡ Go beyond flight - a drone that can attach to wires, tubes, or tracks, travel along them, recharge via cables, and return to flight when needed.

📡 Know what a drone is watching - technology that detects specific Points of Interest in real time from encrypted FPV channels, without prior knowledge of the encryption algorithm.

From extended operations and infrastructure inspection to security and autonomous logistics, these technologies offer new possibilities for the next generation of UAVs.

🔬 Interested in these technologies? Full Technology Overviews in the comments.

17/08/2026

🦐 Protecting thousands of shrimp from a devastating virus starts with just one mother!

White Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV) can wipe out entire shrimp farms within days.

A molecular platform developed by Prof. Issam Khalila at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev takes a different approach: treating female broodstock to deliver antiviral RNA directly to developing eggs.

Applied at hatcheries, the platform allows protection to pass to thousands of offspring before hatching - without treating individual shrimp or genetically modifying them.

🌊 Scalable. Non-GMO. Built for aquaculture.

🔬 Technology available for licensing through BGN Technologies.

Explore the full Technology Overview — link in the comments

12/08/2026

🪟 What if a smart window only needed power when it changes?

A patented technology from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, led by Prof. Ibrahim Abdulhalim and PhD student Niveen Hussein, enables windows to switch between transparent and opaque states with a short electrical pulse – without continuous power.

With applications across buildings, vehicles and workspaces, it could support smarter light and heat management while reducing energy use.

🔬 Interested in this technology? Connect with BGN – link in the comments.

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