
DeserTech
Climate Technologies Community

The Merage DeserTech Competition
Postponed
More details to follow soon
Who We Are?
DeserTech is an Innovation Community that promotes the development, adaptation and commercialization of technologies that enable sustainable living in arid climates, while simultaneously, turning Be'er Sheva and the Negev region into a global entrepreneurial hub for these technologies.
The DeserTech Community operates at an international level and is located in Be'er Sheva, Israel, part of the world’s desert belt, and a living laboratory of science and technology. DeserTech builds on existing technological and policy research, such as Ben Gurion University and its Institutes for Desert Research, regional R&D centers, and leading startups and corporates in the areas of sustainable agriculture, energy, water, and infrastructure.
The DeserTech community is a joint initiative of the Merage Foundation Israel, the Israel Innovation Institute, The Ministry of Environmental Protection and Ben Gurion University.
Why?
Desertification is becoming a major global challenge. Desert areas cover over 40% of the world and are already home to over 20% of the world's population. By 2025, 1.8 billion people will experience" absolute water scarcity" and its devastating consequences can be seen in the damage to biodiversity, socio-economic stability, and sustainable development.

The DeserTech Community Focuses on Solving 4 Global Desert Challenges:

Extreme Climate

Water Scarcity & Availability

Land Degradation
