About Icl innovation ltd.
ICL Innovation Ltd.: Transforming Ideas into Successful Commercial Products
ICL Innovation is a technology incubator that provides an end-to-end ecosystem for transforming ideas into successful commercial products. The company is a subsidiary of ICL, a global leader in specialty minerals and chemicals. ICL Innovation was established to help entrepreneurs, startups, and innovators bring their ideas to life by providing them with the necessary resources, expertise, and support.
The company's mission is to foster innovation and entrepreneurship by creating an environment that encourages creativity, collaboration, and experimentation. ICL Innovation offers a range of services that include ideation workshops, prototyping facilities, access to funding opportunities, mentorship programs, and more.
One of the key strengths of ICL Innovation is its team of experts who have extensive experience in various fields such as chemistry, materials science, engineering design thinking methodologies among others. The team works closely with clients to understand their needs and provide customized solutions that meet their specific requirements.
ICL Innovation has also established partnerships with leading academic institutions such as MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) in the United States and Technion - Israel Institute of Technology in Israel. These collaborations enable the company to leverage cutting-edge research and technologies from these institutions while providing students with real-world experience working on innovative projects.
The company's focus areas include agriculture & foodtech; advanced materials; water & wastewater treatment; digital farming; energy storage & conversion; smart cities & mobility among others. By focusing on these areas where there are significant market opportunities for innovation-driven solutions globally they aim at making an impact on society through sustainable development goals (SDGs).
ICL Innovation has already made significant contributions towards advancing innovation across various industries globally through its portfolio companies which includes:
1) AgroScout - A startup developing AI-based scouting systems for early detection of crop diseases.
2) Phospholutions - A startup developing soil amendment products that improve plant growth while reducing fertilizer use.
3) AquiNovo - A startup developing sustainable aquaculture solutions using advanced biotechnologies.
4) Inno-Negev - A startup accelerator program that supports entrepreneurs in the Negev region of Israel.
ICL Innovation has also launched several initiatives to support innovation and entrepreneurship globally. These include:
1) ICL Planet Startup Accelerator Program - A global accelerator program that provides startups with access to funding, mentorship, and resources to help them scale their businesses.
2) ICL Innovation Awards - An annual competition that recognizes innovative ideas and technologies from around the world.
3) ICL Innovation Labs - A network of innovation labs located in Israel, Europe, and the United States where entrepreneurs can access prototyping facilities, mentorship programs, and other resources.
In conclusion, ICL Innovation is a technology incubator that provides an end-to-end ecosystem for transforming ideas into successful commercial products. The company's focus on sustainability-driven innovation across various industries globally makes it a unique player in the market. With its team of experts, partnerships with leading academic institutions globally as well as its portfolio companies they are well-positioned to make significant contributions towards advancing innovation across various industries globally while making an impact on society through sustainable development goals (SDGs).