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Bioconvergence is a multidisciplinary field, merging the strengths of biology and engineering to generate cutting-edge solutions for complex challenges. The Innovation Authority is striving to create the conditions to enable the growth and success of the bioconvergence industry in Israel, transforming the country into a world leader in this developing field. We invite entrepreneurs, researchers and investors to establish and contribute bioconvergence-based companies and deliver new products that will solve humanity’s greatest problems.

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Infrastructure
As the bio-convergence sector expands, there is a growing demand for specialized infrastructure to fully support innovative bioindustrial technologies in the transition...
R&D
The IIA is plays a crucial role in fostering innovation in bio-convergence by supporting excellence in multidisciplinary research through strategic investments...
Talent
Nurturing quality human capital is critical for driving progress in bio-convergence. A key priority in this area is the development of a diverse and skilled workforce...
Regulation
Regulatory support plays a crucial role in fostering the growth of Israeli bio-convergence companies by creating an environment that streamlines innovation while ensuring safety and efficacy...
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Call for Proposals

R&D collaborations on food and nutrition for Israeli and US researchers – BARD Foundation

The Israel Innovation Authority, the BARD Foundation, and the Budgets Department at the Ministry of Finance are promoting a five-year R&D program in the fields of food and nutrition and inviting Israeli researchers and companies to join existing activities in American academia. The researcher from an Israeli academic institution is required to add a developmental and applicable values agreed by the American researcher, whose work plan has been approved for funding by the American NIFA Foundation. (the American National Institute of Food and Agriculture) or to researchers who previously worked under the funding of the BARD Foundation and have reached a maturity stage of knowledge that may be of commercial interest to an Israeli company.

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Deadline Date: 03/08/2025

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