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Israel-U.S. Binational Industrial Research and Development Foundation

Connects Israeli and United States companies through binational industrial innovation funding and collaboration support.

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Programs6
Active grants1
Total grants6
About

BIRD Foundation is the Israel-U.S. Binational Industrial Research and Development Foundation, a bilateral U.S.-Israeli fund established in 1977. It backs joint industrial R&D between unrelated U.S. and Israeli companies across high-tech sectors, with approvals handled by a bilateral Board of Governors.

The flagship General Program and its verticals - BIRD Energy, BIRD Cyber, BIRD HLS, and the U.S…

Programs & grants under this funder
BIRD-BLUE (Blue Economy)

Provides a historical record of a former United States and Israeli blue economy initiative.

1 grant
BIRD-BLUE (Blue Economy)
Discontinued
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BIRD Cyber

Funds United States and Israeli cybersecurity projects through joint development partnerships.

1 grant
BIRD Cyber
Between cycles
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BIRD Energy

Funds United States and Israeli joint energy technology projects with shared government support.

1 grant
BIRD Energy
Closed
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U.S.-Israel Energy Center of Excellence

Funds long-term consortia between the United States and Israel in energy, engineering, and water technology.

1 grant
U.S.-Israel Energy Center — Proposals (Second
Open
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BIRD General Program

Funds United States and Israeli industrial collaborations in high technology through joint research projects.

1 grant
BIRD General Program
Between cycles
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BIRD HLS (Homeland Security)

Funds homeland security technology projects between the United States and Israel through collaborative research partnerships.

1 grant
BIRD HLS (Homeland Security)
Between cycles
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Last verified: 1 Jun 2026Source: www.birdf.com