Israel Living Lab embraces MIT’s Open Innovation methodology, fostering a culture of collaboration. Our accelerated innovation propels industries forward, bringing forth cutting-edge solutions.
Israel Living Lab is a non-profit NGO that provides a cutting-edge, secure collaboration platform for both the private and the public sectors. With recognition by the Israel Innovation Authority as a tech consortium, we are at the forefront of driving innovation and fostering impactful global partnerships.
Our Mission
The consortium promotes an infrastructure which enables technology companies to solve large & complex problems at the national and global level in the field of smart mobility and other connected fields (AI, environment, cyber, safety, etc.). The solution will always be based on collaboration, shared information and advanced technological tools. In doing so, Israel Living Lab promotes lucrative global business opportunities for its consortium members.
Advisory Board
Dr. Smadar Itskovich
FOUNDER & CEO
Dr. Smader Itskovich is the Founder and CEO of Israel’s first and only Smart Mobility Living Lab.
Dr. Smader Itskovich is the Founder and CEO of Israel’s first and only Smart Mobility Living Lab. Based upon MIT’s Living Lab concept and with the support of the IIA – Dr. Itskovich created an Innovation Marketplace for Smart Mobility – based on collaboration, Data Trust and real-life challenges.
Prior to this position, Dr. Itskovich established several award-winning programs in Education and created the Division for Industrial Development in Ashdod Municipality. In addition, she developed the Ashdod Smart Mobility Living Lab, which she later expanded into the Israel Smart Mobility Living Lab.
Dr. Itskovich joined the public sector following a senior management position in the high-tech field. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Management, PhD in Economics and Business Management and a LL.M degree.
Itshak Turgeman has led various educational initiatives over the last 15 years. Most recently he acted as the General Director of the Rashi Foundation, one of the largest and most dynamic private foundations in Israel. Prior to his education-related roles, Itshak had a long and acclaimed career in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). He served in a wide range of positions in the R&D Unit of the Intelligence Corps, as Head of the Department of Production Technology and later as Head of the Security-Society Branch. Itshak has a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, an M.A. in Quality Assurance and Reliability, and an MBA.
With 20 Years of experience in corporate and early stages companies, Shay combined the disciplines of product management with business development, leveraging both to achieve partnerships, grow business and build marketing strategies
Shay hold a BA in economics and MBA in finance
Eran Shir
CONSORTIUM CHAIRMAN
Eran is currently Nexar’s CEO. He was the entrepreneur in residence at Aleph, VC firm focusing on big-data, crypto-currencies and market disruption. Eran was the senior director and head of the creative innovation center at Yahoo!
Dr. Johnathan Abir
Startup Representative
CEO @ AD Knight – Understanding where people are for traffic safety
Entrepreneur, innovator, researcher, and engineer with proven success in the industry of multi-disciplinary system development from proof of concept to product delivery. Recognized for innovative and creative R&D work, and management. Passionate about the pursuit of knowledge, technical expertise, and emerging technologies.