Translational Research in the Weizmann Institute begins with Bina
About Bina
Bina is a scientific unit at the Weizmann Institute of Science. Its mission is to identify, nurture and support early-stage basic research projects with practical applications that are likely to produce intellectual property. Bina also runs outreach programs to encourage translational research across campus and community development programs to equip scientists with translational science skills. It is administered by the Vice President for Innovation & Technology Transfer.
The Bina Nurture Program
For its Nurture Program, Bina seeks promising high-impact research projects with translational potential from across the Weizmann Institute campus. Projects receive expert mentorship from industry veterans, who guide the project in a scientific and technological capacity. The scientist-and-mentor teams create a work plan and strive toward a proof-of-concept.
Applications for Bina educational programs
Are you a Weizmann scientist looking to expand beyond basic research?
Join Bina’s educational programs to grow your translational science skillset and turn your ideas into technologies that benefit humanity.
Idea to Action - Cohort 2
Staff scientists
A translational research workshop for staff scientists designed in collaboration with the Leeds School of Business at UC Boulder.
Coming soon
Bold: Bina Women Leadership Development - Cohort 1
PhD or Postdoc
The Bold Program is a Women in Leadership Program intended to increase the number of female students pursuing a Ph.D. or postdoctoral studies, aiming for senior positions in local and global industry, entrepreneurship, and academy positions.
Registration closed
Bina Innovation Fellows - Cohort 3
PhD students
A career development and mentorship program in collaboration with Venture Capital firms.
Coming soon
Upcoming Events
News
Alon Kaplun & Shuly Leviant hosted Dr. Sharon Fireman for a fascinating discussion on "Bright Ideas to Bold Innovations"
What an incredible evening in NYC!
Alon Kaplun & Shuly Leviant hosted Dr. Sharon Fireman, Head of Bina - Bridge Innovate Nurture Advance, The Weizmann Institute of Science, for a fascinating discussion on "Bright Ideas to Bold Innovations: How Weizmann Institute Discoveries Change the World."
Sharon was truly outstanding, providing deep insights into Bina's role in bridging academic research and practical applications. Our fireside chat covered everything from Weizmann's multidisciplinary approach to translational research challenges.
Prof. Tamir Klein's project was approved by Bina nurture committee
We congratulate Prof. Tamir Klein from the Tree Lab at the Weizmann Institute of Science on his successful approval by the Bina Committee under the Nurture program.
Bina Launched a New program for Drug Discovery
We announce the launch of a new track for drug discovery at Bina. This initiative aims to bring together Weizmann Institute of Science scientists and world-class experts from the pharmaceutical and drug development industries, as well as clinical practice. Harnessing Weizmann’s deep and innovative basic science research into the discovery of disease mechanisms and molecular and cellular pathways can lead to the development of new targets and therapeutic agents.
Collaborate with us
We are always on the lookout for collaborations that can help us advance translational research in the Weizmann Institute. One type of valued partnership is with other institutions, including hospitals and research centers. We also seek scientific mentors and consultants to guide Bina’s Nurture Program projects toward impactful, innovative proofs of concept.
Our partners
