DesertTech

The DeserTech & Climate Innovation Center advances desert and climate technologies, accelerates startups, and fosters an innovation ecosystem in the Negev to drive economic development and employment. We develop and implement solutions in desertification, water, agriculture, renewable energy, and smart infrastructure while supporting startups and promoting collaborations between industry leaders, investors, and regulators. As the region’s innovation arm, our small core team works closely with a broad network of experts and entrepreneurs to drive impactful change.

We focus on water, agriculture, energy, construction, and climate technologies while remaining open to other relevant desert innovations. Our interests include desalination, smart water management, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, green construction, and AI-driven environmental data solutions. We seek technologies that address desert challenges through innovation and sustainability.

We seek ideas, research, and startups at all stages—from concept to established companies—with innovative technologies suited to desert environments and climate change. We are interested in companies with practical solutions that can significantly impact desert and climate challenges, a willingness to pilot in the Negev and other desert regions, and connections to global markets in water, agriculture, energy, construction, and climate tech. An experienced, visionary team is essential, open to collaboration with corporations, investors, and government entities. We also assist in team formation through our network of entrepreneurs, researchers, and industry experts.