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Israel IIA Startup Fund Seed

Funds Israeli seed ventures with support for first commercial development and hiring.

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The Israel Innovation Authority (IIA) Startup Fund Seed track is a government-administered royalty-backed conditional grant programme targeting Israeli technology companies at TRL 2–4 that have moved beyond early concept stage and are conducting structured proof-of-concept or prototype development. The IIA, a statutory body under Israel's Ministry of Economy and Industry, deploys this instrument a…

Royalty-backed conditional grants of up to approximately USD 1,400,000 for Israeli-registered startups at proof-of-concept and prototype stage, across all technology sectors.

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.50%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.-

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