Breakthrough technology does not stop at the lab. It needs entrepreneurs, partners, and the right connection to the market. A delegation of young entrepreneurs from Latin America visited Bar-Ilan University to see firsthand how academic knowledge becomes technologies, companies, and international impact.
Dr. Iris Haas, VP of Business Development at BIRAD, presented the company’s work to the delegation, along with the journey from academic research to technologies, collaborations, and companies with the potential for international impact.
From Idea to Market: The Stages of Commercialization
During the meeting, held at Bar-Ilan University, Dr. Haas walked the participants through the stages of commercialization — from identifying research with potential, through building an intellectual-property strategy and protection via patents, to forming connections with entrepreneurs, companies, investors, and industry partners.
“Entrepreneurs can be the missing link between scientific potential and market adoption. They bring an understanding of the local market that opens up new applications and collaborations.”
Dr. Iris Haas, VP Business Development, BIRAD
The Technologies Presented
Participants were introduced to a range of technologies developed at Bar-Ilan University, including solutions for energy storage, autonomous cleaning of solar installations, real-time gas-detection sensors, developments for the semiconductor industry, and technologies in healthcare, vision, and agriculture.
From Meeting to Collaboration
Several technologies drew particular interest among members of the delegation. Following the presentation, a professional discussion was held with BIRAD’s representative, and it was agreed to advance follow-up meetings to explore concrete opportunities for collaboration.
The meeting illustrated the value created when scientific excellence meets entrepreneurship, market understanding, and an international network. This is the connection that turns academic knowledge into solutions, into companies, and into real-world impact.
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