Grants & Funding
6 active funding opportunities for energy researchers
IIA Deep Tech Venture Incubators — Energy Track
Israel Innovation Authority
IIA is establishing new Deep-Tech Venture Incubators with a dedicated energy and infrastructure track (backed by Doral Energy-Tech Ventures and Bazan Group). Each selected incubator receives up to NIS 40M (~$11M) in government funding plus required private co-investment. Target startups in energy storage, smart grid, EV charging infrastructure, and clean industrial tech. Application deadline May 24, 2026.
ARPA-E OPEN Program
U.S. Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy
Open funding opportunity for high-potential, high-impact energy technologies that are too early for private-sector investment.
BIRD Energy Program (US-Israel)
BIRD Foundation
Joint funding for US-Israeli industrial R&D partnerships in clean energy, each project receiving up to $1M total between both partners.
BIRD Energy Program (US-Israel)
BIRD Foundation
Joint funding for US-Israeli industrial R&D partnerships in clean energy, each project receiving up to $1M total between both partners.
IIA R&D Fund — Commercial Energy Technology
Israel Innovation Authority
Israel's primary R&D incentive for companies developing new energy products or upgrading existing technology. Covers 20-50% of approved R&D budget with no upper limit for qualifying projects. Open year-round on a rolling basis. Energy companies in solar, storage, grid tech, hydrogen, and EV are all eligible. Grants are conditional — repaid as royalties once revenue is generated.
Horizon Europe Cluster 5 — Energy (Israel Associated)
European Commission / Israel Innovation Authority (ISERD)
Israel is a fully associated country in Horizon Europe. Cluster 5 (Climate, Energy and Mobility) covers topics from sustainable energy supply, efficient buildings, renewable systems, and grid optimization to clean hydrogen and carbon capture. Israeli organizations participate as full partners. Next major call wave expected mid-2026. IIA's ISERD office provides Israeli researchers with proposal support and co-funding.