Israel Innovation Authority

The central governmental body responsible for fostering and advancing Israel's innovation ecosystem.

Grant Provider Active Jerusalem, Israel Est. 2016
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Last updated 2026-07-20
Portfolio
25
in our dataset
Rounds participated
27
Rounds led
6
Rounds' value
$15.2M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
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About

The Israel Innovation Authority (IIA) is an independent statutory authority and the support and investment arm of the Israeli government, charged with planning and executing the country's innovation policy, promoting technological innovation and research and development (R&D) in Israel. Its mission is to power innovation through investment, insight, and impactful programs, supporting high-tech entrepreneurship, deep-tech ventures, and global collaborations. The Authority provides non-dilutive funding, strategic support, and regulatory guidance to startups and established companies, ensuring Israel remains a global leader in technology and innovation. The IIA offers a variety of investment programs, including the Ideation Program (Tnufa), the Startup Fund, and the Technological Venture Incubator Program. It also plays a pivotal role in shaping national innovation policy, supporting R&D, and facilitating co-investment opportunities for international investors.

Portfolio · 25

Lumcitatus
Optical Interconnects Between Processor Clusters for AI and ML
1 round Latest: 2025-01
Sky-Walls
AI-powered Adaptive Facades for Energy-efficient High-rise Buildings
1 round $360K committed Latest: 2024-09
Polyfos 3D
Automated Additive Manufacturing for Industrial 3D Printing
3 rounds $1.6M committed Latest: 2024-09
Eye-minders
Eye-Minders is a deep-tech company developing patented AI algorithms that analyze eye movements and pupil dynamics to extract biomarkers of cognitive and emotional load.
1 round $5.8M committed Latest: 2024-03
Kinoko-Tech
Fungi Fermentation-Based Foods
1 round $850K committed Latest: 2024-01
Novolight DX
Hematological Analysis Devices
Led ★ 1 round Latest: 2024-01
Enread
GenAI Research Platform for Life Sciences Leaders
Led ★ 1 round Latest: 2024-01
Omnidrill
Robotic Horizontal Drilling Machine for Pipe Infrastructure
Led ★ 1 round $27K committed Latest: 2023-06
Space Plasmatics
Plasma Thrusters for Nanosatellite Propulsion
1 round $500K committed Latest: 2023-06
Muze Art
AI-Generated Music Videos
Led ★ 1 round $25K committed Latest: 2023-01
Meter Robotics
Stealth Mode
1 round Latest: 2023-01
OMEC.AI
Predicting Drug Success in Clinical Trials
1 round $2.0M committed Latest: 2022-09
Ardis
All In One System for Pelvic Floor Diagnostics
1 round $784K committed Latest: 2022-05
Circulus 3D
3D printing with recycled plastic waste
Led ★ 1 round $32K committed Latest: 2022-04
InerticX
Stealth Mode company
1 round Latest: 2021-01
AQUALITAS Technologies
Real-time Water Quality Monitoring Platform
1 round Latest: 2020-10
AntiShock
Noninvasive Monitoring Device for Assessing the Flow in Blood Vessels
1 round Latest: 2019-08
Clairion
Industrial Pollutant Removal Solutions
1 round Latest: 2019-01
Airovation Technologies
Industrial Carbon Capture Utilization and Mineral Storage (CCUS)
1 round $2.1M committed Latest: 2018-12
VIGLAZE
Video Glazing Systems for Outdoor Advertising
Led ★ 1 round $107K committed Latest: 2018-01
Trough.AI
Monitoring and Deriving Insights using AI device in Livestock Farming
1 round Latest: 2018-01
CyEx Technologies
Solution to Remove Cyanuric Acid from Swimming Pools
1 round $60K committed Latest: 2017-10
Xbeamer
Laser-based Technologies
1 round $50K committed Latest: 2017-03
Biop Medical
Early and Accurate Detection of Cervical Cancer
1 round Latest: 2016-11
Xtrion
Crop Growth Solutions
1 round $900K committed

Q&A

What is the most recent investment made by Israel Innovation Authority?
Israel Innovation Authority's most recent investment was in Q-Factor, a quantum computing company, which raised a $24 million Seed round in April 2026.
What is Israel Innovation Authority's investment focus based on recent activity?
Based on recent investments, Israel Innovation Authority shows a strong focus on deep tech and healthcare, with investments in companies like Q-Factor (quantum computing) and TIKI100 (medical devices).
Has Israel Innovation Authority led any investment rounds recently?
Yes, Israel Innovation Authority led a $3.5 million Seed round for Agile MRI in September 2025. They also led a Seed round for Enread in January 2024 and a Seed round for GyneCheck in January 2024.
Can you name a notable portfolio company in the medical device sector for Israel Innovation Authority?
A notable portfolio company in the medical device sector is TIKI100, which secured a $1.15 million Seed round in March 2026 with an investment from Israel Innovation Authority.
What is the largest disclosed investment amount by Israel Innovation Authority in the last 24 months?
The largest disclosed investment amount by Israel Innovation Authority in the last 24 months is $24 million in Q-Factor's Seed round in April 2026.
What kind of companies does Israel Innovation Authority typically invest in?
Israel Innovation Authority primarily invests in early-stage startups, with a focus on Seed and Pre-Seed rounds, across various technology and life science sectors. For example, they invested in Ultracell Technologies (Pre-Seed) and CustoMed (Seed).
Does Israel Innovation Authority have any follow-on investments?
Yes, Israel Innovation Authority made a follow-on investment in HarvestR, a company developing vaccines for crops, in June 2025 during its Pre-Seed round.
What is the mission of Israel Innovation Authority?
The Israel Innovation Authority is the support arm of the Israeli government, tasked with fostering the development of industrial research and development in the State of Israel.
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