David Ben-Gurion in his study at Sde Boker during an interview on his 80th birthday, December 1966. Photo: Micha Bar-Am

The Negev Foundation is a dynamic resource for the development of Israel ’s southern region, the Negev . A Cleveland based non-profit tax-exempt foundation, The Negev Foundation supports proven scientific technological and human innovation, and promotes sustainable desert development including agricultural innovations successfully applied in Israel .

Marshalling a diverse mix of not-for-profit and for-profit entities, The Negev Foundation brings together the private farmer, research stations, commercial growers, academic institutions, foreign investors and generous benefactors committed to the growth and success of a modern, democratic country. Through this blend of dynamic players, The Negev Foundation encourages economic self-sufficiency, replacing philanthropic support with business ventures and income derived through the sale of technology in addition to improving the overall quality of life for all inhabitants of the region