Crown Family Israel Center for Innovation (ICI)

ICI Fellows Trek gather in Jerusalem, September 2022
We connect students and faculty interested in innovation to the vibrant technology sector in Israel. With the highest number of start-up companies per capita, Israel, also known as the “Start-Up Nation,” is one of the most innovative countries in the world. Through programs, courses and fellowships focused on the Israeli economy, the ICI connects students and faculty with Israeli business and institutions, encouraging collaboration, partnership and learning.

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HCAK-ICI Fellows Trek 2025

The Crown Family Israel Center for Innovation (ICI) and Healthcare at Kellogg are inviting all Kellogg MBA and EMBA students to apply for this year’s cohort.

The HCAK-ICI Fellows program will provide a unique opportunity for students to participate in a seminar series on Israel’s innovation ecosystem, and to then embark on a trip to Israel in August 31- September 4, 2025, in which they will visit some of the country’s most innovating start-ups and firms. During our trip to Israel, we will visit firms and organizations specializing in applying technological solutions to healthcare, climate-tech, and food-tech.

To apply, please send an email to ICI@kellogg.northwestern.edu  with a CV and short statement of purpose (up to 2 pages) based on the questions below:

  • Please share a little bit why this program interests you; and why this year’s topic of 'Healthcare Tech’ is especially resonant
  • How do you anticipate this program benefiting you both personally and professionally?
  • What, specifically, are you hoping to learn about, or gain exposure to, as a part of your participation in this program?
  • Are there aspects of your background and professional experience that might be of particular benefit to the program and other participants?
  • Are you willing to commit to full participation in the program seminars, experiences and activities if selected?

The deadline to apply is Wednesday, April 9 at 5:00pm CDT. Please Ensure your document title includes your first and last name.

 

Dates to remember

The 2025 application is due on Wednesday, April 9 at 5:00 p.m. (CST)


ICI Fellowship

  • Mohammad Abubacker ’23
  • Ashwin Bhaskar ’23
  • Adam Carn-Saferstein ’23
  • Aydin Celebi ’23
  • Milly Dai ’23
  • Chika Dunga ’23
  • Craig Dunham ’22
  • Andy Galpin ’23
  • Christina Henry ’23
  • Noor Johal ’23
  • Pinyu Kuo ’22
  • Carolina Madrid ’23
  • Francisco Mariscal ’23
  • Megan Nelson ’23
  • Monika Pani ’23
  • Juhi Parekh ’23
  • Traci Shapiro ’23
  • Jack Struthers ’23
  • Andrew Wald ’23
  • Joshua Wasserman ’23
  • Cherry Yau ’23
  • Chen Yue ’23
  • Christina Zhong ’23

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ECOncrete bio-enhancing concrete technology brings biodiversity, carbon storage, and superior structural performance to any concrete marine infrastructure. ECOncrete infrastructures become encrusted in rich marine life, such as tubeworms, oysters, and barnacles. This living layer enhances water quality and the local ecosystem, improves the structure’s durability, and performs as a carbon sink and self-mitigating, carbon-storing structure. The biogenic buildup also provides substantial structural and economic advantages in terms of increased stability and longevity, and a reduction in maintenance.

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