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IIA Ideation (Tnufa)

Supports Israeli entrepreneurs with idea-stage innovation grants before full scale-up.

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IIA Ideation, known as Tnufa, sits under the Israel Innovation Authority as an early-stage incentive for entrepreneurs and very young Israeli startups testing innovative technological ideas. The program offers up to NIS 200,000 over 12 months and covers 80 percent of the approved budget. It is designed as a first validation step before a company moves into heavier R&D support.

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Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.

Last verified: 13 May 2026Source: innovationisrael.org.il