Sagol Center for Brain and Mind

What Sagol Center for Brain and Mind does

The Sagol Center for Brain and Mind (מרכז סגול למוח ותודעה) is an academic research center founded in 2009 and housed within the Baruch Ivcher School of Psychology at Reichman University in Herzliya, Israel. Established through funding from the Sagol family, the center conducts basic and applied neuroscience research on the mechanisms of mindfulness, compassion, empathy, and brain resilience — using methodologies including EEG, biofeedback, and TMS-EEG — and translates these findings into applied programs for mental health, education, and community well-being. The center operates two main branches: neuroscience research and a social/community arm that disseminates knowledge and delivers evidence-based mental training.

The center's product portfolio spans core research programs, the Knowledge Center (lectures, podcasts, symposiums, videos), the Sagol Purple Schools whole-school mindfulness-based social-emotional learning program in Israeli K-12 schools, the Muda Institute for Mindfulness, Science and Society (the only academic institute in Israel accredited to train MBSR/MBCT instructors, with 250+ graduates), and a Psychedelic Therapy Training Program launched in October 2026 in collaboration with MAPS Israel and Hakomi Israel Institute, training licensed therapists in MDMA-, psilocybin-, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy at tuition of 11,850 ILS plus a retreat fee. Revenue derives primarily from the Sagol family endowment and academic research grants, supplemented by fee-based professional training programs; the center is not venture-backed and does not operate as a commercial enterprise. It serves mental health professionals, educators, Israeli schools, hospitals/clinics, and the general public, with regional (Israel and Middle East) geographic scope.

Name

Sagol Center for Brain and Mind

Legal name

Sagol Center (מרכז סגול)

Website

https://sagolcenter.org.il

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Sagol Center for Brain and Mind is an academic neuroscience research center at Reichman University in Herzliya, Israel, conducting mindfulness-based neuroscience research and delivering professional training programs — including a new psychedelic therapy curriculum — to mental health professionals, educators, and Israeli schools.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Academic Neuroscience Research

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Educational Support Services (61171), Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (541720)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAMAIAD

Mindfulness, Stress Management & Resilience Training

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/Life Skills & Personal Development (Study Skills, Executive Function, SEL)

SECONDARYHSADAJAB

Mindfulness-Based Coaching & Training (MBSR/MBCT-style)

Home & Personal Services/Fitness, Wellness & Personal Training/Meditation, Mindfulness & Breathwork

SECONDARYEDAAAHAK

Mental Wellness & Resilience Education (Non-clinical)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Health, Wellness & Lifestyle Education (Nutrition, Fitness, Mindfulness)

Keywords

• Neuroscience research
• Mindfulness training programs
• Brain resilience studies
• Psychedelic therapy training
• Contemplative pedagogy

Headquarters

HQ city

Sheffield

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Academic Research Funding: The center operates as a research center within Reichman University, funded through Sagol family endowment and academic research grants.
2. Professional Training Programs: Fee-based training programs for mental health professionals, such as the psychedelic therapy training program (11,850 shekels + ~3,000 shekels for retreat).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Sagol Center for Brain and Mind conducts basic and applied neuroscience research focused on brain resilience, social neuroscience, and mindfulness-based mental training. It delivers evidence-based professional training programs for mental health practitioners (including a psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy training program), implements whole-school social-emotional learning programs in Israeli schools (Purple Schools), and disseminates brain-science knowledge through public lectures, podcasts, videos, and an annual symposium. The center operates within the Baruch Ivcher School of Psychology at Reichman University and is funded by the Sagol family endowment.

Product overview

The Sagol Center for Brain and Mind is a research center for basic and applied neuroscience managed by Prof. Nava Levit-Binnun at Reichman University. The center operates through two main branches: neuroscience research and community outreach. The product portfolio includes Core Research Programs investigating mindfulness mechanisms, compassion, empathy, and contemplative pedagogy; a Knowledge Center offering lectures, podcasts, videos, and symposiums for public education; a Psychedelic Therapy Training Program (with Hakomi Israel and MAPS Israel); the Sagol School (Purple Schools Program) for whole-school mindfulness-based social-emotional learning in Israeli schools; the Muda Institute for Mindfulness, Science and Society for professional mindfulness instructor training; and Podcast, Lecture, and Video content series for knowledge dissemination. Together these form a comprehensive neuroscience-to-society ecosystem spanning research, professional training, K-12 education, and public education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Muda Institute: Institute for Mindfulness, Science and Society - promotes public awareness and training in mindfulness and contemplative practices based on neuroscience research
• Purple Schools Program
• Psychedelic Therapy Training Program

Products and services

• Core Research Programs (Basic and Applied Neuroscience) Core neuroscience research programs investigating the mechanisms of mindfulness and mind-body practices, compassion and empathy physiology, context-sensitive mindfulness adaptations, and contemplative pedagogy in higher education. Aimed at advancing scientific understanding for academic and applied use.
• Psychedelic Therapy Training Program A professional training program in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy conducted in collaboration with Reichman University, Hakomi Israel Institute, and MAPS Israel. Covers ketamine therapy and MDMA/psilocybin research frameworks for licensed therapists and mental health professionals. Tuition: 11,850 ILS plus ~3,000 ILS retreat.
• Sagol Purple Schools Program A whole-school mindfulness-based social-emotional learning program implemented in Israeli schools, creating systemic educational change through neuroscience-informed pedagogical practices. Targets educators and school administrators seeking evidence-based SEL curricula.
• Muda Institute for Mindfulness, Science and Society (מכון מודע) An academic institute operating under the Sagol Center that promotes public awareness and professional training in mindfulness and contemplative science. Trains and accredits mindfulness instructors (MBSR and MBCT protocols), with over 250 graduates and scholarship programs for minority communities.
• Annual Symposium Annual academic symposium featuring presentations by Sagol Center researchers on topics such as transition periods, contemplative practice, and neuroscience-informed education. Targeted at researchers, mental health professionals, and educators.
• Professional Lectures and Seminars Expert lectures and seminars delivered by Sagol Center researchers on neuroscience topics for professional audiences, including the annual 'From the Wonders of the Mind to the Wonders of Man' course for mental health professionals. Targeted at licensed therapists, educators, and policy makers.
• Knowledge Center A knowledge dissemination hub offering lectures, podcasts, symposiums, and videos that translate neuroscience and mindfulness research findings for professional audiences. A free public educational resource for therapists, educators, and the broader public.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 250 graduates from mindfulness teacher training programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Reichman UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026The Sagol Center is housed within the Baruch Ivcher School of Psychology at Reichman University. The university provides academic infrastructure, administrative support, and accreditation for training programs including certificates for professional training courses.
• MAPS IsraelcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Collaboration for psychedelic therapy training program. MAPS Israel provides clinical research expertise in MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD and psychedelic therapy training. Dr. Keren Tsarfati is co-founder and CEO of MAPS Israel.
• Hakomi Israel Institute (מכון האקומי ישראל)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Partnership for psychedelic therapy training program. Hakomi Israel provides somatic psychotherapy expertise and hosts training sessions at their facility in Hod HaSharon. Dr. Ido Simion is academic director and co-founder of Hakomi Israel.
• Mind & Life InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProf. Nava Levit-Binnun is a Fellow of the Mind & Life Institute, which connects neuroscience research with contemplative practices and supports dialogue between scientists and meditation practitioners.
• Sagol Purple Schools InitiativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Sagol Purple Schools Initiative is a whole-school program for implementing mindfulness and social-emotional learning in Israeli schools, creating a paradigm shift in education through contemplative pedagogy.
• Muda Institute for Mindfulness, Science and Society (מכון מודע)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 2009 by Prof. Levit-Binnun, Muda Institute promotes public awareness of mindfulness science and trains mindfulness instructors. It is the only academic center in Israel to accredit MBSR and MBCT instructors, with scholarship programs for minority communities and over 250 graduates.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies): Parent organization of MAPS Israel (Sagol's psychedelic therapy training partner). Comparable in training psychedelic-assisted therapists and conducting MDMA research.
• Palouse Mindfulness: Online MBSR and MBCT training and instructor certification program affiliated with the UMass CFM lineage. Direct competitor in the mindfulness teacher training market.
• Brown University Mindfulness Center: Academic mindfulness research and training center embedded in a university psychology program. Comparable academic-center model combining neuroscience research with community-facing mindfulness programs.
• Mind & Life Institute: Bridge organization connecting contemplative practice with neuroscience research; Prof. Levit-Binnun is a Mind & Life Fellow. Operates the same research-to-community translation model that Sagol Center embodies.
• Mindful Schools: US-based nonprofit that provides mindfulness training and curricula for K-12 educators and schools. Comparable to Sagol's Purple Schools Initiative in the whole-school SEL model and educator certification.
• Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute (SIYLI): Spun out of Google, offers mindfulness and emotional intelligence training for professionals and organizations. Comparable to Sagol's professional continuing-education programs for therapists and educators.
• UMass Center for Mindfulness (CFM) / Oasis Institute: Originating academic center for MBSR/MBCT training and instructor certification at UMass Medical School. Directly comparable to Sagol's claim of being the only Israeli academic center to accredit MBSR/MBCT instructors.

Emerging players

• NeuroLeadership Institute: Applies neuroscience research to leadership and organizational performance, including mindfulness-based interventions. Adjacent competitor in the professional neuroscience-informed training market.

Broad incumbents

• Omega Institute for Holistic Studies: Large adult education center offering workshops and retreats in mindfulness and contemplative practices. Comparable as a non-degree continuing-education provider targeting personal and professional development.
• Greater Good Science Center (UC Berkeley): University-based center translating social science and neuroscience research into public education and practice. Overlaps with Sagol's Knowledge Center in disseminating brain science to educators and the public.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCTr86bpPVvEabpZpJJfoukw
• Facebookfacebook.com/sagolcenter

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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