Shamir Research Institute

What Shamir Research Institute does

Shamir Research Institute (SRI) is a multidisciplinary non-profit research organization headquartered in Katzrin, the capital of Israel's Golan Heights, founded in 1983 and operating under the academic sponsorship of the University of Haifa with ongoing support from the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Golan Regional Council. It conducts academic and applied research spanning life and environmental sciences — agrovirology, ecology and agroecology, genetics and agronomics, plant sciences and entomology, and soil and water studies — alongside social sciences including educational R&D, history and archaeology, spatial-environmental gerontology, and policy planning. Operational infrastructure includes the National Fungi Collection (Mycotheca) of Israel as a fungal gene bank, the Research Greenhouse for youth education, the TatzpiTeva citizen science platform built on iNaturalist (over 25,000 observations logged since 2016), and the Golan Archive established in 1989. Twelve new research laboratories are being established across the region, with a new laboratory building under construction since early 2023.

Name

Shamir Research Institute

Legal name

Shamir Research Institute

Website

https://sri.org.il

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Shamir Research Institute is a multidisciplinary non-profit research center in Katzrin, Golan Heights, founded 1983 under University of Haifa sponsorship. It conducts life/environmental and social science research for Israeli agriculture, government, and academic stakeholders, and pursues regulated psilocybin pharmaceutical development.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural and Environmental Research Services

NAICS

Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714), Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Doctoral Research Universities (Multi-Disciplinary) (EDAHABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Global Health Institutes & Programs (EDAHAGAM), Global Health Research, Clinical Trials & Product Development Partnerships (PDPs) (HLAJAOAM), Industry & Sector Research (Syndicated/Custom) (BPAHALAE)

Keywords

• Agricultural research
• Environmental sciences
• Applied research
• Citizen science
• Psilocybin research

Headquarters

HQ city

Safed

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Funding and Grants: Primary funding from Ministry of Science and Technology, Research Authority grants, and government committees such as the Bequest Committee providing research budgets (e.g., half a million NIS for psilocybin research).
2. Institutional Support: Academic sponsorship from University of Haifa and regional council support from Golan Regional Council.
3. Research Services and Consulting: Provides scientific consulting and research services to agricultural businesses, government bodies, and regional stakeholders.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Shamir Research Institute (SRI) is a multidisciplinary research center conducting academic and applied research in life and environmental sciences, social sciences, and agricultural innovation based in Katzrin, Golan Heights. The institute provides research services, consulting, and educational programs to farmers, regional councils, government bodies, and academic partners in Northern Israel. It operates specialized facilities including the National Fungi Collection, Research Greenhouse, TatzpiTeva citizen science platform, and 12 new research laboratories, and holds exclusive Israeli permission to cultivate psilocybin mushrooms for pharmaceutical research in collaboration with Pharmocann Ltd.

Product overview

Shamir Research Institute (SRI) is a multidisciplinary research center based in Katzrin, the capital of the Golan Heights, operating for over three decades. The institute offers a portfolio of interconnected research services and facilities rather than a unified software product. Core offerings include Life and Environmental Sciences Research (covering agrovirology, ecology, genetics, plant sciences, soil and water), the Golan Agriculture and Innovation Unit providing applied agricultural solutions, and Education and Community Sciences research. Supporting infrastructure includes the Research Greenhouse for youth education, TatzpiTeva citizen science platform, National Fungi Collection (fungal gene bank), and The Golan Archive for historical documentation. The institute also operates specialized research laboratories including the Soil and Water Laboratory, Applied Genetics Laboratory, and Environmental Biotechnology Laboratory, collectively serving regional development, agricultural innovation, and scientific education needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Life and Environmental Sciences Research Multidisciplinary academic and applied research covering agrovirology, ecology and agroecology, genetics and agronomics, plant sciences and entomology, and soil and water studies, serving scientists, agricultural businesses, and regional stakeholders.
• Golan Agriculture and Innovation Unit Applied agricultural research and innovation unit developing practical farming solutions for the Golan Heights region, including hydroponic cultivation techniques for broccoli and cauliflower (first of its kind in Israel).
• Research Greenhouse Research greenhouse facility for youth in agriculture and environmental science, offering hands-on educational programming for students and the local community in the Golan region.
• TatzpiTeva Citizen Science Platform Citizen science project and mobile platform where residents observe and document Golan's fauna and flora, with over 25,000 observations collected since January 2016, supporting ecological research and community engagement.
• National Fungi Collection (Fungal Gene Bank) Fungal gene bank containing wild and cultivated fungi from Israel and around the world, supporting mycological research, conservation, and the licensed cultivation of psilocybin mushrooms for pharmaceutical research.
• Education and Community Sciences Research Social sciences research program including the Golan Heights Center for Society, Planning and Policy, history and archaeology of Israel, spatial-environmental gerontology, and the Educational R&D unit, serving community and academic stakeholders.
• External Studies Program Academic courses and external studies offered in partnership with the University of Haifa to bring higher education opportunities to Golan Heights residents in the Northern periphery.
• Plant Sciences and Entomology Research Specialized research on plant diseases and entomology including pest management, disease epidemiology, and biological control methods for fruit trees and crops in the Golan region.
• Genetics and Agronomics Research Specialized research in genetics and agronomics including molecular mechanisms of mammal domestication, genetic chips for identification, genetic improvement, and genetic database development.
• Environmental Microbiology Research Applied environmental microbiology research covering water purification, wastewater treatment, bioremediation, and bioactive compound development from algae and fungi.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% reduction in infected shoot growth with combined treatment approach
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• University of HaifacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic sponsorship relationship - SRI operates under the academic patronage of University of Haifa, enabling collaboration on academic programs, research, and student supervision.
• Ministry of Science and TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment ministry providing ongoing support and funding since the institute's establishment in 1983.
• Golan Regional CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional council providing support and collaboration to advance applied and academic research in the Golan region.
• NorterramajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partnership enterprise committed to leading the tech sector in Northeast Israel, serving as a knowledge and service center for the northern tech community. Joint initiative with Kinnor Valley innovation center, Shamir Research Institute, and Invalley.
• Mey GolanmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecializing in comprehensive water system management from development of water sources and reservoirs to advanced distribution systems and professional consulting for efficient agricultural water use.
• Tel Aviv UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor public university with over 30,000 students, 9 faculties, 18 hospitals, 27 schools, 340 research centers and 400 laboratories.
• Tel-Hai Academic CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorthern Galilee college teaching approximately 4,500 students in life sciences, social sciences, computer science and humanities.
• Pharmocann Ltd.majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to develop new pharmaceutical products from Psilocybin mushrooms. First in Israel to receive official permission for psilocybin mushroom research cultivation.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

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