BIRD Foundation

Grant Provider Active Hod Hasharon, Israel Est. 1977
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
1 round $1.0M committed Latest: 2026-05
IdentifAI Genetics
Noninvasive Prenatal Testing for Genetic Disorders
Led ★ 1 round $1.0M committed Latest: 2026-05
Brevel
Microalgae-Based Protein for Dairy, Meat, and Egg Alternatives
1 round $1.0M committed Latest: 2026-05
enSights
AI-Powered Renewable Energy Management Solutions
1 round $1.0M committed Latest: 2026-05
Greeneye Technology
AI-based Pest Control Solution for Agriculture
1 round $1.0M committed Latest: 2026-05
HT Vet
AI-driven Non-invasive Screening Tool
1 round $1.0M committed Latest: 2026-05
Newton Tech
AI-based Precision Rehabilitation Solution
1 round $1.5M committed Latest: 2025-10
Tuned
AI-based Smart-hearing Platform
1 round $1.5M committed Latest: 2025-10
Mentaily
AI-powered Clinical Decision Support System for Mental Health Triage, diagnostics, and Treatment.
1 round $1.5M committed Latest: 2025-10
AccuBeat
Rubidium Atomic Clock & GPS-Rubidium Solutions
1 round $1.5M committed Latest: 2025-09
NewCelX
Cell Therapies for Neurodegenerative and Metabolic Diseases
2 rounds $1.9M committed Latest: 2025-07
NitroFix
Generating Zero-carbon Emissions Ammonia
2 rounds $1.5M committed Latest: 2025-01
Medasense Biometrics
Noninvasive Pain-monitoring Solutions
1 round Latest: 2025-01
SpotitEarly
Scent-based Cancer Detection Technology
Led ★ 1 round Latest: 2025-01
RespirAI Medical
Wearable Monitoring System for Home-based Disease Management
Led ★ 1 round Latest: 2025-01
TriEye
Short-Wave Infrared Sensing Solutions Enabling Imaging & Ranging Under All Visibility Conditions
1 round Latest: 2025-01
OASIX Energy
DualThermal Energy Storage
1 round $1.0M committed Latest: 2025-01
Quai MD
AI-based Best-practices Platform
1 round $1.1M committed Latest: 2024-07
Groundwork BioAg
Mycorrhizal Inoculants and Premium Carbon Credits for Commercial Agriculture
2 rounds Latest: 2024-07
Celleste-Bio
Producing Cocoa Ingredients Using Cell Culture Methods
1 round $960K committed Latest: 2024-01
Opmed.AI
Operating Room Scheduling and Management
1 round $960K committed Latest: 2024-01
NextVision Stabilized Systems
Stabilized Micro-cameras and Accessories
1 round $2.1M committed Latest: 2024-01
Imagindairy
Animal-free Dairy Products
1 round $960K committed Latest: 2024-01
Hypervision
Compact Immersive FoV Technology for the Metaverse
1 round $960K committed Latest: 2024-01
Diptera.ai
Insect-based Pest Control
1 round $960K committed Latest: 2024-01
Israel Aerospace Industries
Military and Commercial Aerospace Technology
1 round $960K committed Latest: 2024-01
CENS Materials
Nanotech Materials that Boost Performance and Lifespan of Li-ion Batteries
1 round $960K committed Latest: 2024-01
Boson Energy
Thermal Gasification Systems Converting Solid Waste into Hydrogen and Electricity
Led ★ 1 round $1.4M committed Latest: 2024-01
Valid.it Evaluation Solutions
AI-powered Validation of User-provided Information for Online Processes at Scale
1 round $500K committed Latest: 2024-01
Tissue Dynamics
Sensor Illuminated Drug Discovery
1 round $960K committed Latest: 2024-01
Trigo Solar
Agri-Voltaic Solutions for Rainfed Crops
1 round Latest: 2024-01
LahakX
Agricultural Spraying Technology
1 round $960K committed Latest: 2024-01
Neural Guard
AI-powered Automated Threat Detection
1 round $2.1M committed Latest: 2024-01
Rescana
Autonomous Third Party Risk Managment
Led ★ 1 round Latest: 2023-08
AlvaLinks
Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
1 round Latest: 2023-07
Container Eyes
Stealth Mode Compamy
1 round Latest: 2023-07
NeuroTrigger
Wearable Muscle Re-eductaion Stimulator
Led ★ 1 round $800K committed Latest: 2023-07
FieldIn
Farm Management Platform
1 round Latest: 2023-07
Treetoscope
Direct Plant-sensing Technology for Irrigation Management
1 round $750K committed Latest: 2023-07
Quantum Machines
Control Systems for Quantum Computers
1 round Latest: 2023-07
Geneyx Genomex
AI-based Genetic Data Analysis Platform
1 round $850K committed Latest: 2023-07
Xfloat
AI-powered Floating Photovoltaic Systems
Led ★ 1 round $1.0M committed Latest: 2023-05
Apeiro Motion
Indoor/Outdoor Robotic Navigation System
1 round Latest: 2023-01
New Phase
Therapeutic Hyperthermia Technology
1 round Latest: 2023-01
Overwolf
In-Game Creators' Guild
Led ★ 1 round Latest: 2022-07
Extreme Simulations
Medical Simulation Products and Technology-driven Training Platforms
1 round $950K committed Latest: 2022-07
Innosphere
AI-based Brain Stimulation Device for Treatment of ADHD
Led ★ 1 round Latest: 2022-07
KA Dynamic Color
Reflective Pigment-Based Outdoor Display Tiles
1 round $1.4M committed Latest: 2022-02
Cielo Inertial Solutions
Navigation and Control Inertial Technologies
1 round Latest: 2022-01
EyeControl
Wearable Assistive Communication Device
1 round Latest: 2022-01
Tevel Aerobotics Technologies
A.I.-driven fruit harvesting robots
1 round Latest: 2022-01
CASTOR
Automatically Identify Suitable Parts for Additive Manufacturing
1 round Latest: 2022-01
TempraMed
Products for Storing, Carrying and Tracking Medication
1 round $889K committed Latest: 2021-12
Mego Afek AC
Dynamic Compression Therapy Systems
1 round $889K committed Latest: 2021-12
Cybersixgill
Real-time Threat Intelligence
1 round $889K committed Latest: 2021-12
AGM Communication & Control
Real-time Distribution Control Networking
1 round Latest: 2021-12
Cordio Medical
Medical Speech-processing Platform
1 round $889K committed Latest: 2021-12
Civan Lasers
High-power Single-mode Dynamic Beam Lasers
1 round $889K committed Latest: 2021-12
SirTlab Corporation
Genetic Treatment for Age-related Diseases
1 round $889K committed Latest: 2021-12
AKSATA
IoT Based Solutions for Dispensing Precise and Advanced Agriculture Materials
1 round $889K committed Latest: 2021-12
Yonalink
Data Management Solutions for Clinical Trials
1 round Latest: 2021-01
SkillReal
Digital Twin Technology for Precision In-Line Manufacturing Inspection
1 round Latest: 2021-01
BeeHero
Precision Pollination as a Service
1 round $4.0M committed Latest: 2020-12
Brightmerge
SaaS Platform for Optimizing Electric Vehicle Charging Hubs
Led ★ 1 round $500K committed Latest: 2019-12
Applied Spectral Imaging
Automated Imaging Platforms for Pathological Analysis
Led ★ 1 round Latest: 2000-05

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.
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