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DeserTech

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DeserTech, powered by the Merage Foundation, is a dynamic initiative aimed at transforming the Negev region into a hub for innovation and economic growth by addressing the unique challenges of arid climates.

Through a top-down and bottom-up approach, we developed multiple tools and partnerships to create a robust ecosystem that supports innovation and sustainable growth in the region.

Whether you are a researcher, a multinational corporation, a foreign government, a student, or an entrepreneur, there is a place for you in this thriving DeserTech ecosystem.

Why DeserTech?

Desertification is accelerating at an alarming rate, with over 40% of the world’s land now classified as arid or semi-arid. More than 20% of the global population already lives in these regions, facing severe challenges to biodiversity, socio-economic stability, and food security.

The Negev stands as a testament to resilience, with decades of experience in thriving under extreme desert conditions. DeserTech was established to share this expertise with the world—developing innovative solutions for global desert challenges while driving economic growth and prosperity in the Negev.

Our top-bottom and bottom-up approach:

The DeserTech and Climate Cluster

Under the Growth National Program of the Ministry of Economy, it promotes government growth policies and infrastructure investments

Desert Data

Offers a robust centralized data center to support research, innovation, and decision-making in desert-related challenges

DeserTech Climate Innovation Center

A one-stop-shop to finding solutions to climate challenges, accelerating climate startups and fostering employment and business opportunities in the Negev 

We operate in 5 key segments

Infrastructure

Civil and environmental engineering areas related to the desert (buildings, neighborhoods, roads, communication, and  security systems).

Water

Management of water resources in arid areas; storage, transportation, and utilization of floodwaters.

Energy

Technological solutions around production, storage, & decentralization of energy systems from natural resources in the desert: solar and heat.

Agriculture​

A unique approach to agriculture adapted to the desert in the fields of food, cosmetics, or medicine.

Climate

Deep tech solutions to mitigating and adapting to climate change

What We Do?

Nurturing the next generation of climate companies in the Negev

Strengthening the ecosystem

Helping companies grow

Shaping cohesive government growth policies

Attracting international partnerships

More details about the program can be found on the DeserTech and Climate Innovation Center website

The DeserTech program is part of the initiatives of Merage Fund for economic development in the Negev, for more information on the initiatives for the development of the Negev, click here

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