International Judea Foundation's initial donation will seed three projects chosen by a BGU research committee to receive funding. The organization will provide additional funding up to the $1.2 million based on successful commercialization of these projects.

Among the initial projects chosen by the committee of BGU research heads and Fahkeri for Project Jacob are:

Retinal Angiography System - Retinal blood flow indicates many health issues, including diabetes mellitus, macular degeneration and vascular occlusion. BGU researchers have developed an image analysis tool from a series of high-resolution angiographic images that allows for the quantification of blood flow and vessels' permeability to help make diagnoses.Balance Training System - This robotic engineering project, a treadmill-like device, simulates real life mobility problems while walking to help improve motion stability for the elderly and disabled.Venus Catheter - This device has already been patented but needs refinements to treat thrombosis, or blood clots, which affects 15 million people each year who suffer from strokes.

Source: American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev