About the BC National Program
Bioconvergence is a multidisciplinary field, merging the strengths of biology, engineering and computation 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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by Israel Innovation Authority, Ministry of Agriculture and the Tekuma Administration
AgriTech Pilots in the Tekuma Region
The Israel Innovation Authority, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and the Tekuma Administration, invites Israeli tech companies to submit proposals for conducting AgriTech pilot programs in the Tekuma region, under the R&D Fund track. This call targets companies whose projects are in advanced development stages and involve real-world testing sites. Eligible applicants must carry out at least 50% of their proposed project's recognized expenses (e.g., personnel and subcontractors) within communities located up to 7 km from the Gaza border, including Sderot and the Eshkol, Hof Ashkelon, Sdot Negev, and Sha’ar HaNegev regional councils - as defined by Government Resolution 980 (Oct 2023). Pilot projects may include - but are not limited to - precision agriculture, vertical farming, AI & automation, smart irrigation, crop variety testing, and other technologies that enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability.
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