In collaboration with Carmel, the Economic Company of the University of Haifa, HIL delivered a dedicated entrepreneurship program for researchers and PhD students at the University of Haifa. Across 14 sessions, participants gained practical tools to explore the entrepreneurial and commercial potential of research-driven ideas, including idea validation, market analysis, business model development, commercialization and knowledge transfer processes, and preparing to pitch their ventures to investors. The program was designed to bridge the expertise and knowledge generated within academia with the world of entrepreneurship and innovation, helping participants take their first step from research to venture creation.