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INNOFENSE

INNOFENSE — Dual-Use Defense Innovation Grant

Helps Continuous defensetech startup grant co-funded by MAFAT and IIA for dual-use through the INNOFENSE DualUse Defense Innovation Grant.

OpenMAFAT — Directorate of Defense Research & Development (DDR&D)Israel
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INNOFENSE is a dual-use defense innovation grant administered by MAFAT — Israel's Directorate of Defense Research and Development (DDR&D), the joint administrative R&D body of Israel's Ministry of Defense and the Israel Defense Forces. MAFAT employs approximately 1,000 personnel across five major subdivisions covering military R&D, science and technology, missile defense, UAV administration, and s…

What this grant funds

Dual-use defense innovation grants for Israeli startups developing technology applicable to both defense and civilian markets, spanning AI, cyber, autonomous systems, robotics, aerospace, space, and marine domains.

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.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: ddrd-mafat.mod.gov.il