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Israel Innovation Authority

IIA R&D Fund

Funds Israeli technology projects for corporations and startups through shared-cost research and targeted commercialization support.

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The Israel Innovation Authority's R&D Fund is the country's principal non-dilutive technology funding mechanism, supporting Israeli corporations that are developing new products or upgrading existing technology across all sectors — from software and AI infrastructure to biotech, medtech, cleantech, semiconductors, and advanced manufacturing. The fund covers 20 to 50 percent of approved R&D expendi…

All sectors: hardware, software, communications, complex systems, life sciences, medical devices, cyber, IoT, fintech, cleantech.

CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.16 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.-
Award typeiThe form of funding - grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Royalty-back
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.50%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.₪1.5B

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