BIRD HLS (Homeland Security)
Offers BIRD HLS is the homeland security and defense dual-use track inside through the BIRD HLS.
BIRD HLS is the homeland security and defense dual-use track inside BIRD Foundation's annual U.S.-Israel partnership model. It supports commercial companies that can work across both countries on security-relevant technology. Funding is royalty-backed, with awards from $250,000 to $1 million and a median award of $750,000. Eligibility is limited to for-profit U.S.-Israeli company pairs at TRL 3 to 7, with 50% matching funding and no stacking of the same project across BIRD awards. The annual cycle keeps the route concentrated on projects that are ready to start, not just to explore, and it rewards teams that can move quickly from proposal into execution. The strongest applicants have a product that can serve both civilian and defense contexts, plus a collaboration that is already operational rather than speculative. The track suits teams that need structured development capital and can show why the binational pairing strengthens validation, integration, or deployment in a way that is credible to both sides.
Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.