International R&D and Pilot Collaborations – 2025-2026
Open Date:
09/09/2025Deadline for Submission:
16/02/2026Time 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.
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:
Florida (United States) – Space Florida
The Israel Innovation Authority & Space Florida program serves as a bridge connecting Israeli innovation with cutting-edge aerospace and aviation technologies in the United States. The program enables companies to focus on implementing technological development while mitigating financial risks. Its added value lies in fostering collaborations with the global space industry, providing exposure to leading ecosystems, and establishing long-term strategic partnerships.
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.
Shandong, China (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.
Europe
Eureka collaboration with the international climate-tech forum EARTH Innovation Alliance (E5) in the field of smart cities R&D: Austria, Finland, Israel, Singapore and Sweden, working on joint R&D in areas such as:
- Advanced materials for the built environment
- Renewable energy and innovation in the electricity grid
- Urban transportation and infrastructure for electric vehicles
- Circular economy
For more details, visit the link: Call for projects on sustainable cities – Eureka Network
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!
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 February 16th, 2026 at 12:00 noon (IST)
- Applicants are required to follow the local requirements and use the application format and instructions provided.
- 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!