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Put the whole world at your fingertips
We combine academic knowledge with hands-on experience and industry mentorship to help BGU students and Negev residents bring a new or existing business to Amazon’s global marketplace. That way, you can live how you want and where you want, while building the career and wealth once reserved for jobs in the high-tech industry
THE PROGRAM THAT KEEPS ON GIVING
Beyond providing practical e-commerce skills and in-depth knowledge of Amazon, Negev Prime positions its participants for sustainable entrepreneurial success.
CAREER DIRECTION
Lucrative opportunities for students with backgrounds in the humanities and social and natural sciences
GLOBAL EXPOSURE
Access to a worldwide customer base for owners of small and midsize businesses in the Negev.
LOCAL ECOSYSTEM
Membership in a community of local e-commerce professionals, including programmers, copywriters, photographers, and designers.
ELITE NETWORK
Ongoing professional development, connections, and support through Negev Prime’s growing alumni association.
DEEP KNOWLEDGE
Gain theoretical knowledge of the Amazon marketplace and e-commerce entrepreneurship
PRACTICAL SKILLS
Develop hands-on, relevant skills for starting, running, and growing an Amazon business.
EXPERT INSTRUCTORS
Learn from staff and mentors who have successfully run their own businesses on Amazon.
24/7 SUPPORT
Get real-time, online help from staff and mentors as you launch and manage your Amazon business.
“I gained an enormous amount of practical knowledge, self-confidence, and perhaps most important, the chance to fulfill my dream of becoming an independent businesswoman.”
“I always dreamed of doing something that was mine and that I truly enjoyed. The opportunity that Negev Prime presented is part of that dream’s fulfillment.”
"Along with granting us immense knowledge of Amazon, Negev Prime introduced us and was the start of a successful partnership. The staff and mentors also helped us to keep moving forward and learning from our mistakes, so that we could see our dream through and reap its tremendous benefits.”
Negev Prime gave me the specific tools I needed to build my own business, alongside the mentorship that helped build my confidence and my ability to face entrepreneurial challenges successfully.
FAQ's
Do I need entrepreneurial experience to apply to Negev Prime?
Not at all. Like most all Yazamut 360° programs, Negev Prime is designed for participants from every background and at all levels of experience, from those just starting their entrepreneurial journey to those already on their way to launching an e-company.
Do I need to have a product I want to sell on Amazon?
Nope: As part of the program, you’ll work with other students and program mentors to find a product you want to sell. On the other hand, if you have a burning passion—from fashion to technology to sports and handmade crafts—e-commerce is a great way to turn it into a thriving business.
Will I need to invest a lot up front to get my business going?
A lot of time and energy? Definitely yes. A lot of money? Not necessarily, no. In fact, one of the great things about starting an e-commerce business is that you don’t need a lot of capital up front to get things off the ground. That said, factors such as the size of your product’s market, the cost of production, and payments to vendors and regulatory bodies will add up to an amount you should be prepared to pay.
If I’m a BGU student, will I have enough time for Negev Prime and for my studies, too?
It’s true that participation in Negev Prime is a serious commitment of time and energy. Fortunately, most students feel that what they get out of the program—knowledge, skills, and ideally an Amazon business—is worth all the hard work and even the pressure during crunch periods. Nonetheless, in order to ensure that students make academic studies their top priority, Negev Prime does not overlap with the exams period between semesters.
Do I need to know English to join the program?
The language of program lectures, practical assignments, and workshops is Hebrew, but the contents of all course materials are in English—and much of your e-business work will be, too.
Is Negev Prime free for accepted students?
The program isn’t free, but thanks to the generosity of our partners, we’re able to offer it at low cost: 700 NIS for students, and 1,250 NIS for Negev residents.