named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Agri-Tours in Israel
Curates and hosts tailored tours showcasing Israeli agricultural innovations and networking opportunities with key stakeholders.
Agronomic Advisory
Offers expert advice across the agricultural value chain and on building innovation ecosystems, drawing from Israeli models.
Capacity Building
Provides training in Israel and globally on agricultural practices ranging from low-tech protocols to high-tech applications.
Israel AgriWeb
Online webinar series designed to share agricultural knowledge with farmers and stakeholders in regions like the Caribbean.
Israel-Africa Pioneer Program
Supports scalable initiatives benefiting African farmers through knowledge sharing and innovation adoption.
R&D Facilitation
Connects partners with Israeli research teams to collaborate on cutting-edge agricultural research projects.
Technology Transfer
Identifies and facilitates licensing or adaptation of Israeli agricultural technologies and intellectual property for use abroad.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Smallholder Agricultural Development 6 activities
- Advocacy and knowledge sharing at global agricultural forumsPresents insights from Israel’s agricultural innovation at international forums such as the AGRF and CGIAR, including speaking engagements and participant engagement.
- Agricultural advisory and technical support servicesProvides agronomic advisory across the agricultural value chain, including guidance on innovation ecosystems, technology transfer, and field assessments for partner countries such as Angola.
- Building expert networks for agricultural innovationBuilds multidisciplinary teams of over 400 Israeli experts to address specific partner needs in agricultural development and innovation.
- Capacity building for farmers and agricultural professionalsIncreases the productivity, profitability, resilience, and sustainability of over 5,000 farmers globally through training programs, advisory services, and co-designed educational initiatives.
- Facilitation of agricultural innovation tours in IsraelCurates and hosts tailored in-person and post-pandemic resumption of agri-innovation tours for international professionals, government officials, and farmer groups to connect with Israel’s agricultural ecosystem.
- Identification and adaptation of Israeli agricultural technologiesIdentifies, screens, and supports the co-development and adaptation of agricultural technologies and intellectual property from Israeli R&D institutes and agri-tech companies for global application.
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Agricultural Training and Education Programs 2 activities
- Development and delivery of collaborative agricultural curriculaCo-designs educational programming such as the Israel AgriWeb webinar series by collecting stakeholder feedback and delivering lectures in partnership with institutions like the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
- Training and scholarship programs for underrepresented groupsDelivers training and offers the Laskov Scholarship to members of minority groups in Israel, including Arab, Bedouin, Druze, and Ethiopian communities, to promote inclusive participation in agricultural innovation.
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Agricultural Grantmaking and Funding Programs 1 activity
- Funding and support for applied agricultural researchDesigns, funds, and manages applied scientific research projects in agriculture, including raising over $14 million to support research at the Volcani Center and training for emerging scientists.
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Food Policy Advocacy & Nutrition Education 1 activity
- High-level policy advisory and government collaborationProvides advisory and implementation support to governments and international organizations, resulting in 10 high-level partnerships to strengthen food systems and agricultural policy.
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Research and Scholarly Fellowship Support 1 activity
- Support for academic and research training at the Volcani CenterSupports approximately 450 students annually in conducting research for undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral degrees at the Volcani Center.
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Academic Research Dissemination 1 activity
- Support for publication and dissemination of agricultural researchSupports the publication of scientific findings and advancements emerging from the Volcani Center to promote global knowledge sharing in agriculture.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1
Contributions & grants——
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Investment income$1100%
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expenses
Total expenses$1K
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balance sheet
Total assets$10K
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Net assets$9K
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue -100.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 5
- ADAM LURIE — DIRECTOR
- DANIELLE ABRAHAM — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- LORD STUART POLAK — DIRECTOR
- MALCOLM HOENLEIN — DIRECTOR
- SANDRA HOFFEN — DIRECTOR
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Who they work with
- Agricultural Research Organization (ARO) - Volcani Institute Partner — Core scientific partner providing access to Israeli agricultural research and innovation.
- Agricultural Research Organization (Agra) Partner — Collaborates on research and development initiatives in agriculture.
- Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate) Coalition — Active participant in global climate-smart agriculture innovation initiative.
- Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate) Partner — Collaborates on climate-smart agricultural innovation.
- Bayer Partner — Hosted participants from Bayer on agri-innovation tours of Israel.
- CGIAR Partner — Collaborated on a session at the 2022 AGRF focused on scaling climate-resilient agricultural innovations.
- Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR) Partner — Supports agricultural research funding and scientific advancement.
- Foundation for Global Agriculture and Food Security (FoundationFAR) Partner — Supports joint efforts in advancing food security through innovation.
- Hebrew University of Jerusalem Partner — Academic partner supporting research and scientific collaboration.
- Hebrew University of Jerusalem Partner — Academic partner supporting research and scientific development.
- Hebrew University of Jerusalem Partner — Collaborates on the Executive Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program.
- Hebrew University of Jerusalem Partner — Collaborates with VIP to deliver agricultural training and insights to international stakeholders through the Executive Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program.
- Israel AgriWeb Partner — Program that delivers scalable agricultural training, including webinar series co-designed with regional stakeholders.
- Israel-Africa Pioneer Program Partner — Collaborative program designed to scale agricultural innovations across Africa.
- Israel’s R&D institutes Partner — Collaborates with Israeli R&D institutes to identify and transfer agricultural technologies and intellectual property.
- Israel’s agri-tech sector Partner — Partners with Israeli agri-tech companies to screen and adapt innovative agricultural technologies for clients.
- Israel’s agronomists Partner — Engages Israeli agronomists to provide expert advisory and training services.
- Israel’s top scientists Partner — Connects partners with leading Israeli scientists in agriculture through its network and programs.
- Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) Partner — Partner in implementing agricultural development programs globally.
- Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) Partner — Supports agricultural development programs in partnership with VIP.
- Milken Innovation Center Partner — Strategic partner in advancing agricultural diplomacy and innovation.
- Milken Innovation Center Partner — Supports innovation and policy development in agriculture.
- Ministry of Agriculture (Israel) Government — Key partner in delivering agricultural expertise and innovation.
- Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (Israel) Government — Key partner in delivering agricultural advisory and capacity-building services.
- Olam International Partner — Collaborates on global food system strengthening and agricultural development.
- Olam International Partner — Collaborates on sustainable agricultural supply chain development.
- SLC Partner — Hosted participants from SLC on agri-innovation tours of Israel.
- Society for International Development (SID-Israel) Partner — Collaborates on international development and agricultural capacity building.
- Society for International Development - Israel Partner — Collaborates on international development initiatives in agriculture.
- State of Israel Government — Works with Israeli representatives, including Ambassador Ron Adam, to share agricultural expertise in Rwanda.
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strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Co-Design with Local Partners for Contextual Relevancemethodology: co-designBy co-designing agricultural solutions with local partners and farmers, ensures that Israeli innovations are adapted to local challenges, priorities, and conditions, because locally grounded design leads to more effective and sustainable adoption.
- End-to-End Solution Delivery from Research to Fieldmethodology: end_to_end_solution_deliveryBy delivering agricultural solutions across the full innovation lifecycle—from laboratory research to field implementation—ensures scientific rigor translates into practical impact, because bridging the gap between research and practice accelerates adoption and scalability.
- Farmer-Embedded Innovation Ecosystemmethodology: farmer-embedded innovationBy embedding farmers directly in the innovation process alongside researchers and private-sector actors, ensures that solutions are practical and demand-driven, because real-world usability is maximized when end-users co-develop technologies and practices.
- Multi-Disciplinary Teams for Holistic Agricultural Developmentmethodology: multi-disciplinary_teamsBy assembling multi-disciplinary teams integrating technical, economic, and development expertise, addresses agricultural challenges holistically, because complex development problems require integrated knowledge across domains to replicate Israel’s successful agricultural model.
- Technology-Agnostic, Needs-Based Advisory and Brokeragemethodology: technology_agnostic_advisoryBy acting as an impartial broker offering needs-based, technology-agnostic support—from low- to high-tech solutions—ensures appropriate match between local capacities and innovations, because effective adoption depends on fit with local infrastructure, knowledge, and economic context.