Asaf Aharon

At ISERD, (Israel-Europe Research & Innovation Directorate), part of the Israel Innovation Authority, we offer expertise and knowledge to help you find the right Israeli partner. We also provide consortia with Israeli participants incentives for the benefit of the whole consortium. We are dedicated to fostering innovation and research collaboration between Israel and the global community. We help European & Associated participants find the perfect Israeli matches for their consortium. We create matches leading to great R&I collaborative projects. Our mission is to bridge gaps by facilitating partnerships and providing resources to startups, businesses, and research institutions. Through our programs and initiatives, we aim to drive technological advancement and create a thriving ecosystem that supports innovation across various sectors. The Israel Innovation Authority (IIA) is a government agency that promotes and supports industrial R&D and technological innovation in Israel. It offers non-dilutive grants and programs to startups, growth-stage companies, and academic institutions, targeting key areas like advanced manufacturing, deep tech, and societal challenges. Through six specialized divisions, it fosters entrepreneurship, helps companies scale, supports applied research, and facilitates international R&D collaborations. By addressing market gaps and encouraging innovation across sectors, the IIA plays a crucial role in maintaining Israel’s global leadership as a “Startup Nation.”