The DAROM Innovation Center, established in 2024 , is a regional center dedicated to fostering economic growth and technological progress through innovation and entrepreneurship. The DAROM Innovation Center operates within the framework of the Innovation Authority and in cooperation with the Municipality of Dimona, IAI, Sonol, Doral and other partners. The Center works closely with consulting firms, innovation managers, industrial companies, academic institutions, local government, And international corporations to address regional challenges and create sustainable opportunities for innovative startups and projects.

Darom offers comprehensive support throughout the entrepreneurial journey – from the idea to pilot stages – including professional training, research and development assistance, personal mentoring, access to test facilities and direct connections to academia and industry leaders.

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The South Innovation Center works to accelerate startups, commercialize academic knowledge, develop advanced industries, and accompany entities and corporations in adopting open innovation. The center provides support for startups at various stages of growth, from professional training to connection to experimental sites and pilots in the industry. In addition, the center is involved in developing regional anchors that drive economic growth, such as land robotics, hydrogen and alternative fuels technologies, and green industries. The Innovation Center offers open innovation services to corporations in order to assist them in adopting and developing advanced technologies, connecting academic research with industrial application, and integrating into national programs in the field of energy, smart industry and technological human capital.