The Missing Link for Transforming Academic Excellence into Practical, Scalable Solutions

Challenges spark innovation, but how do we ensure that scientific discoveries translate into real-world impact?

In an article published in Nature Biotechnology, researchers from the Weizmann Institute of Science highlight the inherent gap between basic discovery and real-world application. Despite the success of technology transfer offices, most discoveries never reach development stages, partly due to structural barriers and limited early-stage support.
The article, by Dr. Sharon Fireman, Prof. Prof. Anthony (Tony) H. Futerman, and Prof. Irit Sagi, describes “Bina,” a translational research and innovation unit established in 2021 to address this gap. Operating within the academic environment, Bina provides scientific guidance, industry connections, milestone-based funding, and training programs, enabling researchers to explore applications alongside basic research.

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Meet Dr. Yair Harel, Innovation Analyst at Bina - Bridge Innovate Nurture Advance.

Bina Welcomes Prof. Jakub Abramson as Chair of Bina’s Scientific Committee

Bina is pleased to welcome Prof. Jakub Abramson as Chair of Bina’s Scientific Committee.

Bina Innovation Fellowship - Cohort 3 - 8th Session

Bina Fellowship Cohort 3 - Session 8 - field visit to Grove Ventures.

We had a candid and inspiring conversation with Renana Ashkenazi and Dov Moran, who shared their journeys - successes, setbacks, and the realities behind VC decision-making.
We discussed Grove’s core pillars as well as the questions every founder should ask early on - about the problem, the market, the team, and also about themselves: blind spots, disadvantages, and taking full responsibility.

Thank you to the Grove Ventures team for the openness, generosity, and valuable perspective.