Established in 2018, TAU Ventures is a series of early-stage venture capital funds, founded by Tel Aviv University, investing in the next generation of impactful Israeli technology companies with $70M AUM over two funds.
Imagine, an endless reservoir of great ideas. Each one, a breakthrough in its field. Each one, capable of influencing and changing the lives of millions of people.
Our Vision: Unleashing the untapped potential through enhanced collaboration between academic research and the practical world, TILabs aims to harness the power of closer and more effective cooperation. By combining academic research with applied research and industry development, TILabs strives to generate unique innovations rooted in unconventional thinking and exceptional adaptability. Our Mission: As an integral component of Tel Aviv University, TILabs serves as a specialized institute for applied research, boasting its own faculty. It comprises a collection of laboratories, each focusing on multidisciplinary themes, engaging academic researchers, students pursuing advanced degrees, and industry experts. Operating within a distinct research environment, TILabs applies innovative, unconventional, and occasionally chaotic approaches. Acting as a nexus for multiple disciplines, TILabs facilitates interactions between the academic "ivory tower" and the practical world.
SPARK TEL AVIV is a mentoring and funding program with the purpose of accelerating scientific discoveries toward the development of therapeutics for diseases. This program aims to bridge the gap between academic research and the requirements of the healthcare industry. Our mission is to assist researchers from TAU and affiliated hospitals in navigating the challenges associated with translating their early discoveries from the laboratory to patients, utilizing more efficient and cost-effective ways. We are dedicated to expediting the progress of novel therapeutics by offering funding, education, and mentorship to adequately support their practical implementation in clinical settings.
IAP was established in 2013 with the primary objective of fostering an ongoing dialogue between the industry and academia. The organization's purpose is to initiate, strengthen, and establish long-term connections and collaborations between the academic institutions and the technological industry in Israel. It aims to create a synergistic relationship by aligning the research and educational goals of the academy with the objectives of the companies, incorporating the companies' goals into the academy's agenda. The organization utilizes its platform to actively listen to the industry's needs, facilitating various forms of collaboration between the industry and the academy. These collaborations encompass research and development, student and graduate recruitment and placement, joint final projects with industry involvement, educational content, events, and more. Recognizing that each company within the industry has distinct requirements, IAP customizes a dedicated approach tailored precisely to the measurements and specifications of each partner.