Last updated 2026-06-18
Portfolio
65
in our dataset
Rounds participated
68
Rounds led
11
Rounds' value
$48.6M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
—
About
The BIRD Foundation is a binational non-profit organization that promotes and funds industrial research and development partnerships between companies from Israel and the United States. The foundation provides grants of up to $1 million to support joint projects in various technology sectors, including life sciences, agrotechnology, clean energy, and more. BIRD's mission is to stimulate economic growth through the creation of innovative products and technologies, while strengthening strategic partnerships between Israeli and American companies. Since its inception in 1977, BIRD has funded over 1,000 projects with a total investment of more than $350 million.
Portfolio · 65
Neurogenesis
Neurodegenerative Disease Cell Therapy
IdentifAI Genetics
Noninvasive Prenatal Testing for Genetic Disorders
Brevel
Microalgae-Based Protein for Dairy, Meat, and Egg Alternatives
enSights
AI-Powered Renewable Energy Management Solutions
Greeneye Technology
AI-based Pest Control Solution for Agriculture
HT Vet
AI-driven Non-invasive Screening Tool
Newton Tech
AI-based Precision Rehabilitation Solution
Tuned
AI-based Smart-hearing Platform
Mentaily
AI-powered Clinical Decision Support System for Mental Health Triage, diagnostics, and Treatment.
AccuBeat
Rubidium Atomic Clock & GPS-Rubidium Solutions
NewCelX
Cell Therapies for Neurodegenerative and Metabolic Diseases
NitroFix
Generating Zero-carbon Emissions Ammonia
Medasense Biometrics
Noninvasive Pain-monitoring Solutions
SpotitEarly
Scent-based Cancer Detection Technology
RespirAI Medical
Wearable Monitoring System for Home-based Disease Management
TriEye
Short-Wave Infrared Sensing Solutions Enabling Imaging & Ranging Under All Visibility Conditions
OASIX Energy
DualThermal Energy Storage
Quai MD
AI-based Best-practices Platform
Groundwork BioAg
Mycorrhizal Inoculants and Premium Carbon Credits for Commercial Agriculture
Celleste-Bio
Producing Cocoa Ingredients Using Cell Culture Methods
Opmed.AI
Operating Room Scheduling and Management
NextVision Stabilized Systems
Stabilized Micro-cameras and Accessories
Imagindairy
Animal-free Dairy Products
Hypervision
Compact Immersive FoV Technology for the Metaverse
Diptera.ai
Insect-based Pest Control
Israel Aerospace Industries
Military and Commercial Aerospace Technology
CENS Materials
Nanotech Materials that Boost Performance and Lifespan of Li-ion Batteries
Boson Energy
Thermal Gasification Systems Converting Solid Waste into Hydrogen and Electricity
Valid.it Evaluation Solutions
AI-powered Validation of User-provided Information for Online Processes at Scale
Tissue Dynamics
Sensor Illuminated Drug Discovery
Trigo Solar
Agri-Voltaic Solutions for Rainfed Crops
LahakX
Agricultural Spraying Technology
Neural Guard
AI-powered Automated Threat Detection
Rescana
Autonomous Third Party Risk Managment
AlvaLinks
Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
Container Eyes
Stealth Mode Compamy
NeuroTrigger
Wearable Muscle Re-eductaion Stimulator
FieldIn
Farm Management Platform
Treetoscope
Direct Plant-sensing Technology for Irrigation Management
Quantum Machines
Control Systems for Quantum Computers
Geneyx Genomex
AI-based Genetic Data Analysis Platform
Xfloat
AI-powered Floating Photovoltaic Systems
Apeiro Motion
Indoor/Outdoor Robotic Navigation System
New Phase
Therapeutic Hyperthermia Technology
Overwolf
In-Game Creators' Guild
Extreme Simulations
Medical Simulation Products and Technology-driven Training Platforms
Innosphere
AI-based Brain Stimulation Device for Treatment of ADHD
KA Dynamic Color
Reflective Pigment-Based Outdoor Display Tiles
Cielo Inertial Solutions
Navigation and Control Inertial Technologies
EyeControl
Wearable Assistive Communication Device
Tevel Aerobotics Technologies
A.I.-driven fruit harvesting robots
CASTOR
Automatically Identify Suitable Parts for Additive Manufacturing
TempraMed
Products for Storing, Carrying and Tracking Medication
Mego Afek AC
Dynamic Compression Therapy Systems
Cybersixgill
Real-time Threat Intelligence
AGM Communication & Control
Real-time Distribution Control Networking
Cordio Medical
Medical Speech-processing Platform
Civan Lasers
High-power Single-mode Dynamic Beam Lasers
SirTlab Corporation
Genetic Treatment for Age-related Diseases
AKSATA
IoT Based Solutions for Dispensing Precise and Advanced Agriculture Materials
Yonalink
Data Management Solutions for Clinical Trials
SkillReal
Digital Twin Technology for Precision In-Line Manufacturing Inspection
BeeHero
Precision Pollination as a Service
Brightmerge
SaaS Platform for Optimizing Electric Vehicle Charging Hubs
Applied Spectral Imaging
Automated Imaging Platforms for Pathological Analysis
Investment activity
Portfolio by sector
Health Tech & Life Sciences1
Energy Tech1
Automotive & Mobility Technologies1
Q&A
- What is the primary mission of the BIRD Foundation?
- The BIRD Foundation is a binational non-profit organization that promotes and funds industrial research and development partnerships between companies from Israel and the United States. Its mission is to stimulate economic growth through innovative products and technologies while strengthening strategic partnerships.
- What kind of funding does the BIRD Foundation provide?
- The BIRD Foundation provides grants of up to $1 million to support joint projects between Israeli and American companies.
- In which technology sectors does the BIRD Foundation typically invest?
- The BIRD Foundation supports projects in various technology sectors, including life sciences, agrotechnology, and clean energy. According to startupim data, their portfolio includes companies in Health Tech & Life Sciences.
- Can you name some notable companies in BIRD Foundation's portfolio?
- Notable companies in the BIRD Foundation's portfolio include Brightmerge, which develops a SaaS Platform for Optimizing Electric Vehicle Charging Hubs, and Medasense Biometrics, known for its noninvasive pain-monitoring solutions.
- What is the total investment amount provided by the BIRD Foundation since its inception?
- Since its inception in 1977, the BIRD Foundation has funded over 1,000 projects with a total investment of more than $350 million.
- When was the BIRD Foundation established?
- The BIRD Foundation was founded in 1977.
- What is the BIRD Foundation's investment range?
- The BIRD Foundation's investment range is $200K+.
- Who is the Executive Director of the BIRD Foundation?
- Jaron Lotan serves as the Executive Director of the BIRD Foundation.
Full data — links, identifiers, deals & radar signals (jobs, patents, research, more)
External links
| Website | birdf.com/ |
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| linkedin.com/company/79840 | |
| facebook.com/BIRDFoundation | |
| YouTube | youtube.com/channel/UCNNPYn7js-YXr95h7n-o1vw/videos |
| Wikipedia | en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BIRD_Foundation |
| Wikidata | wikidata.org/wiki/Q6813362 |
Identifiers & details
| Founded | 1977 |
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| Wikidata QID | Q6813362 |
Radar intelligence
Patents
| EPO | 12 |
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Wikidata
| QID | Q6813362 |
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