Dr. Noam Josef is the CEO of the Galilee Climate Innovation Center, with over 15 years of experience in research and entrepreneurship. He has been instrumental in fostering innovation, guiding startups, securing investments, and facilitating collaborations between investors and research institutions. Noam played a key role in the growth of 14 companies through a northern incubator in partnership with the Israel Innovation Authority.
Noam holds a PhD in Marine Biotechnology from Ben-Gurion University and completed his post-doctoral research at the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC) in Florida. He has a strong academic background, including degrees in Physics and Marine Biology, and has published 15 research papers. Additionally, he co-founded two successful startups—one acquired by Israel’s Directorate of Defense Research & Development (MAFAT) and the other focusing on oceanic oil spill detection and management.
Noam’s expertise includes business development, startup mentorship, and technology commercialization. As Vice President at the GO Innovation Incubator, he led innovation in areas such as foodtech, life sciences, and medical devices. He also played a key role in raising capital, forming strategic partnerships with international companies, and launching innovation initiatives in the northern periphery, including Afula Hospital.
Today, Noam continues to drive innovation across northern Israel, leveraging his deep understanding of the local ecosystem to create impactful partnerships among startups, investors, and key stakeholders.
