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KORIL-RDF Lighthouse Project

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
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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…

What this grant funds

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.

Key facts
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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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: granteam.co