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Korea-Israel Industrial R&D Foundation

KORIL-RDF Lighthouse Project

Funds flagship Korean-Israeli industrial projects designed for high-impact commercialization and strategic partnerships.

OpenKorea-Israel Industrial R&D FoundationIsraelSouth Korea

The Korea-Israel Industrial R&D Foundation (KORIL-RDF) Lighthouse Project is the highest-value track in KORIL's four-tier bilateral program, established in 2001 under the joint governance of Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry & Energy (MOTIE) and Israel's Ministry of Economy & Industry. It funds strategically significant, large-scale joint Korean-Israeli R&D aimed at producing commercially impact…

Funds large-scale, strategically significant joint R&D between Korean and Israeli private companies in any civilian technology sector, targeting high-impact commercializable outcomes over up to three years.

CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.-
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.-
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.1–36 months
Award typeiThe form of funding - grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Recoverable advance
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.34%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.-

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