ECIL Capital Investment Grants

ECIL Capital Investment Grants sit inside the Ministry of Economy and Industry's investment framework and support industrial projects that establish, expand, or relocate factories in Israel. The Authority for Investments and Development administers the route under the 1959 Encouragement of Capital Investments Law. It is a capital grant instrument aimed at industrial capacity, not a general operating subsidy. The base grant is up to 20% of approved investment, with an additional 10% available for factories in peripheral cluster 1 to 4 areas such as the Negev, Sderot, and the Gaza envelope once the program is completed. Eligible applicants are industrial enterprises in Development Area A or competitive enterprises with at least 25% of revenue from international sales, or biotechnology and nanotechnology activity approved by the Israel Innovation Authority. The route runs continuously and considers applications from the current or previous fiscal year. The best fit is a manufacturer with a concrete plant investment plan, Israeli registration, and a location or export profile that matches the law. Companies that need debt or loan guarantees should look elsewhere; this track is for state support tied to approved capital expenditure. Success depends on proving the industrial status, the geography, and the investment case early.

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