Our Approach

Haifa Innovation Labs (HIL) is the University of Haifa’s flagship hub for challenge-driven innovation. We bridge academia, industry, and community to co-create solutions for some of today’s most pressing social, environmental, and technological challenges, while also driving inclusive economic growth and empowering the next generation of changemakers.

At HIL, we believe in innovation that matters. We harness academic excellence and ignite entrepreneurship to solve real-world challenges through meaningful, measurable impact. Our programs are built on the foundation of Challenge-Based Learning, where students, researchers, and entrepreneurs work together to develop solutions grounded in real needs from the field.

Through a dynamic mix of academic coursework, applied research, hands-on projects, and collaboration with external partners, HIL provides a unique learning environment that blends theory with practice. Whether through accelerator programs, interdisciplinary courses, or partnerships with public and private sectors, we aim to transform knowledge into action and ideas into sustainable ventures.