MOST-Sponsored Research: Science Accelerators - Bridging Medicine and Engineering


Afeka Academic College and Meir Medical Center are collaborating in the prestigious "Science Accelerators" project, sponsored by the Ministry of Science and Technology. This initiative connects clinicians with engineers to develop innovative solutions for medical challenges.
The program selects researchers annually to conduct breakthrough medical engineering research, providing both initial research funding and continued business guidance. Notable success has been demonstrated with over 50% of participating teams securing patents for their developments.


This research collaboration exemplifies the growing partnership between academia, healthcare, and industry in Israel, fostering practical medical innovations from concept to commercialization. The project facilitates the development of technological solutions that improve healthcare efficiency and potentially save lives through engineering applications.