Yissum Technology Transfer Company of the Hebrew University

Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem Ltd. is a technology transfer company established in 1964 that focuses on protecting and commercializing the intellectual properties of the Hebrew University. It markets and licenses innovations developed by the university's faculty, staff, and students across diverse fields such as agriculture, life sciences, nanotechnology, and environmental technologies. Yissum has a strong track record, having registered over 10,000 patents and produced more than 130 spin-off companies, including notable names like Mobileye and Collplant. The company engages in strategic collaborations with various global partners and manages several venture capital funds, including those targeting nanotechnology, cleantech, and agro-biotechnology. Yissum is headquartered in Jerusalem and has international cooperation centers in Chicago, Asunción, and Shenzhen.