KORIL 2026 call for proposals for R&D and Pilot Programs
Open Date:
15/04/2026
Deadline for Submission:
05/08/2026
Time zone:
12:00
Summary:
Program Summary
The Korea-Israel Fund (KORIL RDF) invites Israeli companies together with Korean companies to apply for a grant for cooperation in R&D or Pilots projects in all technological sectors (except defense).
KORIL will support in funding up to $2,000,000 US (depending on the program) or up to 50% of the total qualified project cost (whichever is lower).
What are we looking for?
Projects that will create a clear advantage and added value resulting from the technological cooperation between companies in Korea and Israel, i.e.: new technologies, standardization, prototyping, new or improved products, access to R&D infrastructure, etc.
Participating research institutes/universities are welcome in accordance with the KORIL funding guidelines – as a subcontractor contributing up to 20% of the total project budget.
Program Description
Funding Schemes:
For R&D Program:
Funding up to $2,000,000 US per project, or 30%-50% of the total qualified project cost, whichever is lower.
For self-funding options – please see below.
For Pilot Program
Fund up to $1,000,000 US per project, or 30%-50% of the total qualified project cost, whichever is lower.
For self-funding options – please see below.
For Feasibility Program
Funding up to $50,000 US per project, or 30%-50% of the total qualified project cost, whichever is lower.
Criteria
Evaluation Criteria for both R&D and Pilot projects:
Hight Level of Innovation/Novelty
Potential for Commercialization Success
Technical and Financial Capabilities
Commercialization/Marketing Capability
Complementarity to each country/Company
Synergy Between Companies, relevant background
Reliability of the work and budget plan
Precondition for both R&D and Pilot programs:
Only joint R&D projects conducted by private sector companies from both Korea and Israel are eligible; each company must be registered and operated in its respective country.
Either company must not have more than 20% shareholding in the partnering company (Unrelated companies).
Universities, research institutes, and other organizations may participate as a subcontractor or consultants up to 20% of the total project budget
Commercial product / technology.
Companies must be able to fund the supplementary part to their project budget after a grant.
Double funding is restricted according to KORIL guidelines.
Please read KORIL handbook for more instructions: KORIL Handbook
Precondition for R&D programs:
For projects that cost minimum $ 100,000.
Duration of the project up to 2 years (maximum).
At least 30% of the actual R&D work must be done in Korea and Israel.
Precondition for pilot programs:
POC project or trial of near-market technologies (e.g. phases TRL 6-8) with a beta site.
Duration of the project: up to one year (maximum).
Precondition for Feasibility programs:
POC project or trial of new technologies (Pre-R&D).
Duration of the project: up to 6 months (maximum).
Application Process
Proposals for KORIL R&D & Pilot Programs should be prepared and submitted jointly by both companies to KORIL-RDF offices, simultaneously via the specific platform for each partner:
For the Israeli partner: the Israel Innovation Authority online system, not later than the final submission deadline as specified above.
For the Korean partner: the KORIL-RDF Korea office online system, not later than the final submission deadline as written above.
At least 30 % of the actual R&D work must be done in Korea as well as in Israel.
*If a company wishes to participate in one of the KORIL programs without receiving a grant from KORIL and have its partner receiving 25% of the grant, please contact KORIL offices for further information.
Please note!
The Israeli company needs to register to the Innovation Authority’s system (companies that applied for the Innovation Authority’s support before, using the same user) and upload the proposal.
It is recommended to submit the proposal ASAP. Please do not wait for the last minute. KORIL-RDF will accept only proposals that were submitted on time. KORIL-RDF won’t be able to accept proposals submitted later than the deadline as above.
Please make sure that both partners successfully submitted the proposal on both platforms! KORIL-RDF won’t be able to accept proposals that were submitted only on one platform.
KORIL-RDF doesn’t have appealing process for rejected projects.
If you are already having a project idea, and are looking for partners, or you are interested in participating in a project proposal, given your expertise in the field, but haven’t yet formed a project idea or proposal, then please visit KORIL-RDF Webpage.
For additional information, please contact:
Name: Talia Litvinov
Position: Program Manager, Japan & Australia; KORIL Fund Manager
