An institute of continuous development and an engine for rural development Prof Uri Marchaim

Galilee Regional Map Migal

The region in pictures

Research institute and Centre for Scientific and Technological Training Field of Activity: Life Sciences Environmental QualityAgricultureBiotechnology

Aims and Fields of Activity Human Resources development, education, higher- education Academic development in cooperation with Tel- Hai College Research students for Ph.D. & M.Sc. Professional Training for Post-Doctorate Center for Science Education in Galilee Scientific Seminars and Conferences Economic development & Creating employment Maintaining Environmental Quality Absorbing immigrant Scientists Advance Agriculture development Northern R&D Supporting local industry & Laboratory Services Hi-Tech industry development Building Scientific & technological infrastructure Basic Research

Advance Agriculture Development Northern R&D Advance Agriculture Development Northern R&D Regions of Activity: Hula Valley, Upper Galilee, Merom Hagalil, Segev Bloc, Tefen, Tzalmon, Golan Heights 9 Local and District Councils 129 Rural and Agricultural Settlements 10 Extension Farms for experiments

Northern R&D Northern R&D Fields of Activity Citrus Fruit Deciduous Tree Plantations Edible Mushrooms Flowers Grazing Livestock Subtropical Fruit Vegetables & Field Crops Wine Grapes

The Water-Technology Cluster 8 The cluster developed as an outcome from the SWAM [EU project], continue now in the water cluster [EU project], and is active in several directions of implementation. One is Olive Oil Mills’ wastewater treatment (MISSTOW [CIP project]). Several projects regarding water management, water leakage, smart uses of water for irrigation and wastewater uses for irrigation are in progress. MIGAL is involved in several spin-offs in these directions. We developed the technology for wineries and are implementing it now in Dalton winery, and are planning a full scale at an olive mill.

Develop the Agro-nutraceuticals Region We are considering now developing an Agro-nutraceuticals applied Centre of Excellence in the Galilee. Based on MIGAL’s abilities in agricultural research (and its 10 Extension Farms) and the Biotechnological research, and based on Smart Specialisation Strategy that was developed for the Galilee, we want to use our capabilities and set-up of laboratories and applied researchers to develop a unique specialisation. We are looking for ways to collaborate in these directions. It also is connected to our Water Cluster activity. The following scheme gives some initial ideas: 9

FoodAgriculture Biotechnology Based on the Regional Strengths and Utilising opportunities Agro- nutraceuticals Products

Developing a cluster in Agro- nutraceuticals 11

Business Innovation Scheme 12 These factors influence business to choose innovation as a competitive strategy Structural characteristics Competitive intensity Climate for new ventures Public policies Business ambition The firm performing R&D in support of business innovation and investing in the following inputs Research institutes and R&D at SMEs to develop the products and ensure quality Ideas & knowledge Talented, educated, entrepreneurial people Capital & financing Networks, collaborati on & linkage Increase productivity Increase living standards Businesses and spin-offs contributing to businesses development, used in their innovation activities for rural development

Thank you !!! Prof. Uri Marchaim 13

In connection to the B2B meetings Possibilities for collaborations: 1.The WATER and WASTEWATER issues 2.Precise agriculture 3.Agro-nutraceuticals 4.Implementation of industrial applications 14