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Israel IIA Startup Fund Pre-Seed

Israel IIA Startup Fund Pre-Seed

Funds Israeli pre-seed startups with early capital for first experiments and customer discovery.

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The Israel Innovation Authority (IIA) Startup Fund Pre-Seed track is the earliest-stage government funding instrument administered by Israel's national innovation agency, targeting technology companies at TRL 1–3 that are forming their initial team and conducting early feasibility or concept validation work. The IIA is a statutory body established under the Israeli Innovation Authority Law, operat…

What this grant funds

Royalty-backed conditional grants of up to approximately USD 400,000 for Israeli-registered startups at the concept and early feasibility stage, across all technology sectors.

Key facts
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.—
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.40%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: innovationisrael.org.il