Establishment of Pilot Sites for the Tech Industry 

Under this incentive program, support will be provided to internationally recognized pilot corporations operating in Israel, to establish and make pilot sites in various fields accessible for the benefit of industrial corporations (such as technology companies) wishing to demonstrate prototypes in environments that simulate their target markets.

To encourage pilot corporations to submit applications for the planning, procurement, establishment, operation, or accessibility of a pilot site (e.g., infrastructure and various services of the pilot corporation). These sites will be used to demonstrate technologies of industrial corporations that are in advanced stages of development, with the aim of transforming them into internationally recognized pilot sites that remain accessible across various sectors over time.

This program is intended for the following participants:

• Industrial corporations
• Private companies
• Government companies 

Participants in the program will receive benefits such as:

• Financial support for procurement, establishment, accessibility, or operation of equipment for pilot sites.
• Addressing significant challenges of the pilot corporation through collaboration with technology companies.
• High funding rates, assistance in connecting with startups and the relevant ecosystem, and the quality assurance of Innovation Authority support.
• Grant recipients under this program are exempt from royalty payments. 

A pilot corporation whose application is approved will receive a grant of 50% of the approved budgeted expenses for personnel, materials, subcontractors, use of existing equipment, acquisition of dedicated equipment, marketing, and miscellaneous costs. 

To encourage pilot corporations to submit applications for the planning, procurement, establishment, operation, or accessibility of pilot sites (e.g., infrastructures and services of the pilot corporation), to be used for the demonstration of technologies developed by industrial corporations (such as technology companies) in advanced stages of development. The aim is to transform these into internationally recognized pilot sites that will remain accessible to diverse sectors over time. 

Israeli companies seeking further information on the requirements and application process to this program should refer to the Hebrew website and version.