BIRD Foundation

The BIRD Foundation promotes and supports industrial research and development (R&D) partnerships between U.S. and Israeli companies.

Grant Provider Active Hod Hasharon, Israel Est. 1977
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Last updated 2026-07-20
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About

The BIRD Foundation, established in 1977 by the governments of the United States and Israel, provides capital for joint industrial research and development (R&D) between American and Israeli companies. It offers conditional grants, typically up to 50% of each company's R&D expenses (up to $1 million, and in some cases up to $1.5 million per project), with repayments due only if commercial revenues are generated. BIRD also provides matchmaking support to help U.S. and Israeli companies find suitable partners. The foundation's scope extends to various technology sectors including Agriculture, Communications, Construction Technologies, Electronics, Electro-optics, Life Sciences, Software, Homeland Security, Renewable and Alternative Energy. Since its inception, BIRD has approved over 1,200 projects, invested approximately $465 million, and these projects have generated over $10 billion in sales.

Portfolio · 2

Trigo Solar
Agri-Voltaic Solutions for Rainfed Crops
1 round Latest: 2024-01
CASTOR
Automatically Identify Suitable Parts for Additive Manufacturing
1 round Latest: 2022-01

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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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