Turning knowledge into regional impact
In the spirit of Ben-Gurion's will: Leading the development of the Negev through data, technology and collaborations
About us
The Prisma Negev Center at Ben-Gurion University leads the development and implementation of innovative solutions to the Negev's challenges - social, economic, and technological.
The center connects academic research, professional expertise, and field work, with the aim of strengthening quality of life, community-economic resilience, and regional capabilities.
The center's vision is to position the Negev as a regional innovation space that serves as a national model for sustainable social growth.
Why the Negev?
- A young population with enormous potential
- Excellent research university
- Advanced technological infrastructures
- Spaces that allow for trial and error
- A unique spirit of creativity and innovation
Our partners
What are we doing?
The center connects academia and the field through:
Developing collaborations with authorities, associations and industry.
Integrating researchers, students and experts in regional processes.
Supporting initiatives and applied solutions that arise from real local needs.
Building a regional network for cross-sector collaborations.
Supporting pilots and strategic processes in the areas of society, community, education, employment and sustainability.
Active initiatives
An action plan to develop regional solutions in collaboration with students, authorities and partners from the field.
Operating regional Challenge Programs to develop field-based solutions.
A Fellows program that combines applied research, professional development and connection to Negev communities.
Supporting pilots in the areas of employment, health resilience, education and community.
Continuous work with regional leadership, civil society and government ministries to create regional infrastructure and capabilities.
The Prisma Negev Center operates as a regional impact engine, creating a continuous connection between applied research, professional expertise and processes in the field.
Through multi-sector collaborations and shared infrastructures, the center strengthens regional capabilities, promotes social-applied innovation and creates opportunities for growth and impact over time.