Topic 2 is also relevant.

AgData represents an exciting opportunity for collaboration that aligns perfectly with my research trajectory and infrastructure. My existing expertise in cloud-based agricultural data integration frameworks, combined with the DeserTech Knowledge Center's resources and extensive network of graduate students working on satellite imagery analysis. Potential collaboration areas could include developing standardized protocols for integrating multi-temporal satellite data with ground-based sensor networks, creating machine learning pipelines for real-time crop monitoring across Israel's diverse agricultural regions, and establishing interoperable data systems that bridge the gap between research institutions, extension services, and farming communities. My experience with the "Tower of Babel" problem in agricultural data systems—having developed ontologies and integration frameworks—could prove invaluable for AgData's standardization efforts. Facilitate AgData's adoption and create pathways for collaborative research projects that leverage shared datasets to advance sustainable agriculture practices in arid and semi-arid regions.

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) is Israel's fastest-growing research university and a pioneer in addressing global challenges through innovation and applied research. Established in 1969 in Beer-Sheva, the capital of the Negev desert, BGU embodies the vision of Israel's founding Prime Minister, David Ben-Gurion, to settle and develop the Negev region. The university comprises three campuses—the Marcus Family Campus in Beer-Sheva, the Sede Boqer Campus dedicated to desert research and environmental sciences, and the Eilat Campus focusing on marine sciences and desert ecology. BGU serves approximately 20,000 students across eight faculties, including Engineering Sciences, Natural Sciences, Health Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, and the Goldman Sonnenfeldt School of Sustainability and Climate Change. The university has distinguished itself through cutting-edge research in desert agriculture, water resource management, renewable energy, cybersecurity, biotechnology, and brain sciences. BGU's commitment to its regional mission is evident through its focus on periphery development, Bedouin integration, and serving as an anchor institution for the Negev's economic and social development. The university maintains strong international partnerships and is recognized globally for its entrepreneurial culture, having established numerous successful startups and maintaining close ties with the Be'er Sheva high-tech ecosystem.