International R&D and Pilot Collaborations – 2025

Open Date:

18/02/2025

Deadline for Submission:

03/07/2025

Time zone:

Israel

Summary:

The incentive program provides support to Israeli companies working with foreign companies on commercialization-directed programs to develop new technological products or to significantly upgrade an existing technology.
The program provides financial incentive funded by the Innovation Authority parallel to funding provided by foreign entities such as states, countries, provinces, and cities worldwide. The incentive program offers a financial grant that enables to share the risk in funding the project and assistance with finding foreign technology partners.

Moreover, there is also the option to support Israeli companies’ technological pilot programs in different fields, that will be conducted at selected foreign entities’ Beta sites or that will be based on their capabilities, data, or information. Products submitted as part of this incentive program must be ready for testing (after proof of feasibility and development of most of the product) and without additional significant R&D content.

Relevant Technologies

Technology sector as specified per each partner

Program Description

The goal of this program is to encourage international collaborations between Israeli companies and other countries or international companies to accelerate the availability of innovative products in the global markets. The collaborations are open to all technological fields, whereas with the MNCs – collaborations are per specific technologies specified.

Bi-lateral collaboration programs are available with the following:

Asia

Taiwan (All technology fields)

Taiwan is known as a global leader in high-tech industries, celebrated for its cutting-edge developments in semiconductors, ICT, and green energy. With a robust economy and a collaborative culture that bridges academia and industry, Taiwan offers a dynamic environment for research, development, and piloting of new technologies. Its world-class infrastructure and commitment to innovation make it a perfect launching pad for transformative advancements.

Hong Kong (All technology fields)

Hong Kong’s unique position as a dynamic international hub makes it a suitable platform for innovation and market expansion. Its seamless blend of Eastern and Western influences, proximity to mainland China, and world-class infrastructure create an environment ready for R&D and scaling new technologies. With strengths in fintech, logistics, and smart city initiatives, Hong Kong offers a strategic springboard for global breakthroughs.

Thailand (All technology fields)

Thailand’s strategic location positions it as an ideal gateway to Southeast Asia’s thriving economies, while also being renowned for its vibrant innovation and technology ecosystem. With expertise in key sectors such as agriculture, tourism, and smart manufacturing, Thailand provides a fertile environment for piloting innovative solutions tailored to emerging markets. Collaborating with Thailand opens doors to a dynamic market, fostering sustainable growth and scalable opportunities.

China MOST (Ministry of Science & Technology) (All technology fields)

A partnership with the Ministry of Science & Technology of the People’s Republic of China enables collaborations with all provinces in China. Within this framework, a maximum of ten projects will be approved, with a maximum amount of 2 million RMB per project.

Jaingsu (All technology fields)

The wealthiest and most industrialized province in China, Jiangsu is at the forefront of innovation in the country. Jiangsu benefits from close ties with Shanghai and is a global hub for the high-tech, biotechnology, and green energy industries. The province is known for its advanced manufacturing capabilities, particularly in the fields of electronics, nanotechnology, and electric vehicles.

Shandong (All technology fields)

As China’s fifth-largest province, Shandong is a vibrant center of traditional industry, as well as a rising powerhouse in technological innovation. Leading strengths in the province include areas such as renewable energy, smart manufacturing, maritime technologies, and biotechnology, creating a dynamic ecosystem ideal for integrating and implementing innovative technological solutions.

Zhejiang (All technology fields)

Zhejiang’s strategic location near China’s trade centres makes it an ideal gateway to the Chinese market and the global economy. The province serves as a hub for groundbreaking developments, specializing in areas such as e-commerce, artificial intelligence, robotics, and renewable energy. Zhejiang is home to local tech giants and is known for its advanced digital infrastructure and a regulatory environment that encourages the growth of startups and tech companies.

Europe

Czech Republic

The Czech Republic is well-known not only for its outstanding industrial tradition but also for its excellent science and innovative spirit. The long-standing tradition of high-quality production is verified by the automotive industry.
The Czech Republic is a world leader in electron microscopy and has a strong scientific base in lasers. With expertise in key technologies/sectors such as Photonics and micro-/nano-electronics, Advanced materials and nanotechnologies, Advanced
manufacturing technologies, and Life sciences technologies/biotechnologies it opens doors to innovative partners with creative ideas in applied research.
Prominent areas of focus according to government strategies include: AI, quantum technologies, and semiconductors.

Eureka

Eureka is the European Innovation Network that offers collaborations with its partners in all technological fields:
ITEA4
CELTIC-NEXT – Focus on Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector
XECS
SMART
EUROGIA

MNC Program

The Authority is offering an opportunity to collaborate with multinational corporations (MNC’s) listed in this link.
In addition, this call for proposals offers two exceptional opportunities to collaborate with two of the world’s leading corporations and gain both technological and business-added value!

Hyundai CRADLE – Hyundai Motor’s venture capital arm, invests in leading startups worldwide to advance automotive technologies. CRADLE Tel Aviv focuses on innovative Israeli startups, fostering partnerships and pilot projects through unique testing platforms.This is an exceptional opportunity to collaborate with one of the world’s leading corporations and gain both technological and business added value!

Bayer – Agri-Impact is a joint initiative of the Israel Innovation Authority, Bayer, the Fooksman Foundation, and the Nitsan Lab at Tel Aviv University (TAU) to support the piloting, adaptation, and scale-up of affordable and innovative solutions that address the challenges faced by smallholder farmers, specifically vegetable growers.

Successful Israeli applicants will receive funding from the Israel Innovation Authority, in-kind support from Bayer, and expert advice from Tel Aviv University to pilot and adapt their technologies with smallholder farmers connected to Bayer’s Better Life Farming (BLF) Centers in India.

Funding

The Israel Innovation Authority will support 20% to 50% of the approved R&D budget for up to 24 months, according to the funding regulations.

Criteria

The preconditions and criteria for evaluation are detailed in Israel Innovation Authority’s International Rules & Regulations and the R&D Fund Incentive program.

Application Process

The deadline for submission of applications is July 3rd, 2025 at 12:00 noon (IST)

This announcement invites Israeli Companies to submit joint applications for R&D and/or Pilot projects no later than July 3rd, 2025, 12:00 noon (Israel Time)
Applicants are required to follow the local requirements and use the provided application format and instructions. Applications that are not in the approved format will not be accepted.
In addition to the local application, a Letter of Intent (LOI) and a Bilateral Application Form (BAF) must be submitted by each project partner to their respective funding organizations.
In addition to the Israeli companies’ application to the Israel Innovation Authority, their foreign partners must apply to the funding authority in their country.
Applications that would not be submitted to both countries will not be approved.
Results will be sent after the committees on both sides make their decisions (if necessary).

Partner Search

Interested in this collaboration program but do not have a partner? Fill the Partner Search format at this link, and we will do our best to help you find the right partner match.

Note: The Israeli Innovation Authority accepts applications only from Israeli Companies that follow the local requirements and use the provided application format and instructions. Applications that are not in the approved format will not be accepted!