Report of Samuel Neaman Institute (SNI) examine the success of scientific research projects and programs carried out as a part of the Scientific Infrastructure Program. Over three years the ministry has invested 200 million shekels in 208 Projects.
The report stresses out the important role of the Scientific Infrastructure Program within the national R&D system, mainly the allocation of funding in advanced stages of basic research. It was found that the fields in which the program has the most success are: stem cells, advanced materials, nanotechnology, electro-optics, medicine, biotech and space.