Launching the “Tmoora” Program for Iranian immigrants
The program encourages young Iranian immigrants to join the IDF or volunteer for National Services and accompanies recruits throughout their service.
Launching the Negev Entrepreneurship Program

A unique course for entrepreneurs who want to start a business in the Negev, personally mentored by professionals and exposed to potential investors.
Providing Iranian Immigrant Children With “One Laptop per Child”
The Merage Foundation has been taking part in the “One Laptop per Child” initiative, working to guarantee that every household in Israel that can’t afford it will receive a brand new computer with WiFi as well as a training program. To this day, more than 70 families have already received a computer that they are […]
Launching the Merage Medical Center in Dimona

Merage Medical Center in Dimona is the second largest and most important medical center in the Negev, apart from Soroka Hospital. The large complex includes an emergency room, specialist clinics and a dialysis clinic.
Launching the DeserTech and Climate Innovation Center

Founded by Merage Foundation Israel, DeserTech and Climate Innovation Center stands as a beacon for groundbreaking DeserTech and Climate initiatives, accelerating startup companies and bringing the hi-tech industry to the Negev while passionately fostering employment and abundant opportunities, cultivating a flourishing ecosystem of innovation that originates in the Negev and resonates worldwide.
In space as well: Collaboration with Creation-Space

Collaboration with Creation-Space, is part of the vision to transform Mitzpe Ramon into a groundbreaking space city. Creation-Space, a global innovation hub, advances Space-Earth technologies aimed at supporting sustainable human presence in space while enhancing life on Earth. This partnership marks a significant milestone in the Mirage Foundation’s vision of making the Negev a global […]
Launching the DeserTech Community

DeserTech’s mission is to elevate Be’er Sheva and the Negev region into a global economic cluster, dedicated to pioneering solutions for arid environments. Our initiative is set to drive inclusive economic growth, attract investments, and create thousands of job.
Partnership with the “710 West” Initiative, Employment for Evacuees – Iron Swords War

The Merage Foundation during wartime, supporting the ‘710’ initiative, which was born to restore personal resilience for evacuees from the Western Negev and the North who lost their livelihoods during the war. This is achieved through active guidance committed to job placement and successful integration into organizations, provided by a multidisciplinary team addressing the needs […]
Establishment Synergy7 the newest innovation center in Beer Sheva

Synergy7, Beer Sheva’s newest innovation center focus on promoting entrepreneurship, start-ups, and knowledge-intensive industries, in aim to position Beer Sheva as a key hub for medical data, autonomous robotics, and cyber defense. With advanced laboratories, staffed with top notch professionals, dedicated workspaces and incentive packages, we offer entrepreneurs access to mentors, investments, grants, and training […]
Leading the first Ben-Gurion Conference in the Negev

Merage Fundation, in cooperation with the Ramat Negev Regional Council, led the first Ben-Gurion Conference in the Negev, with the aim of putting the emphasis on the Negev! The conference dealt with a special report that reviews the government’s actions taken in relation to the Negev in a the participation of senior and government officials, […]