The fund will back dozens of project teams each year, while giving some students and graduates a spot on its investment committee.
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) is to start a $1m fund to finance technologies developed by BGU students and graduates, according to Calcalist.
The fund will invest in dozens of student teams each year to help drive activity in the technology, biotech and social engagement spaces, according to Dana Gavish Friedman, vice-president of entrepreneurship at BGU’s tech transfer office, BGN Technologies.
Students who have completed a BGU syllabus explicitly covering innovation will also have the opportunity to wield influence…
