Deadline: November 20, 2025
The BIRD Foundation supports industrial R&D projects that are of mutual benefit to the U.S. and Israel.
The focus is on R&D cooperation between two, unrelated companies, one registered in the U.S. and the other in Israel. The companies should jointly apply for BIRD support. Research and development topics that include but are not limited to: Advanced Manufacturing, Agrotechnology, Cleantech, Energy and Environment, Communications, Construction Tech, Cyber Security, Electronics, FinTech, FoodTech, Healthcare IT, Homeland Security, Life Sciences, Nanotechnology, Semiconductors, Software, Water, etc. A jointly developed technology or product(s) that shows considerable innovation. A proposed project that demonstrates significant commercial potential.
BIRD funds up to 50% of the R&D costs associated with the joint project. The maximum conditional grant per project is US $1.5 million.
Companies are encouraged to set up a meeting or call with BIRD staff regarding their applications. Interested applicants can refer to BIRD’s procedures and submission forms, as well as upload instructions through the official system. The Foundation also provides answers to frequently asked questions and assistance in partner matching for prospective applicants.
The mission of the BIRD Foundation is to stimulate, promote, and support industrial R&D of mutual benefit to both countries.
For more information, visit BIRD Foundation.
