“The Haifa Innovation Labs (HIL) at the University of Haifa enabled me to realize a long-held dream by transforming an idea I had been developing during my master’s studies into reality, in a structured and guided way. At HIL, I received support for the innovative aspects of the idea, along with practical tools to test it on a small scale. Later, I was able to connect with external organizations that could continue developing and advancing it. The combination of innovative and hands-on thinking throughout my studies marked some of the most meaningful moments of my time at the university.”

Aviv Kushnir, CEO and Founder of WellPlay, psychodrama therapist and researcher at a psychiatric hospital and several public institutions. Winner of the 2021 Outstanding Research Award from the World Federation of Psychodrama and the 2021 Outstanding Initiative Award from Israel’s Council for Higher Education.