Tech Talk: TAU launches one of world’s first Deep-Tech MBAs as science reshapes Israel's startups
As more Israeli startups emerge from laboratories, a new Tel Aviv University MBA aims to help scientists turn complex research into global companies.
Israel's technology sector has transitioned from quick-scaling startups to ones built on scientific breakthroughs, which often require years to reach market. This shift has led to new funding initiatives, such as the Israel Innovation Authority's Start-Up Fund, designed to support early-stage deep-tech companies. However, building these ventures involves more than capital; it demands expertise in various areas like intellectual property, technical validation, manufacturing, and commercialization.
To address this, Tel Aviv University's Coller School of Management has introduced a Deep-Tech Global MBA, one of the first programs tailored for entrepreneurs at the intersection of research and business. The two-year program combines MBA core subjects with the unique challenges of developing complex technologies into viable companies.
Dean Yael Steinhart emphasizes that Israel's success as a "Startup Nation" relied on identifying commercial potential in emerging technologies. The new MBA aims to cultivate the next generation of leaders capable of navigating the scientific and commercial aspects of deep-tech ventures. Through hands-on learning experiences like workshops, mentorship programs, and commercialization projects, students interact with professionals across various fields, fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration.
As Israel continues to produce more startups from laboratories rather than coffee shops, the focus shifts from merely producing scientific breakthroughs to developing founders who can turn these discoveries into scalable, impactful companies.
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