About
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.”
Clean environment and zero pollution
2 Environmental impacts from the production of agricultural crops for bio-based industrial systems
Biodiversity and ecosystem services
3 Strengthening taxonomic approaches for biodiversity7 Integrated and coordinated approaches for coral reefs and associated ecosystems (mangroves and seagrass beds) conservation, restoration, and climate mitigation and adaptation12 Breeding for resilience: enhancing multi-stress tolerance in crops
Fair, healthy and environment-friendly food systems from primary production to consumption
3 Overcoming the barriers for scaling up circular water management in agriculture5 Developing innovative phytosanitary measures for plant health - focus on systems approach for pest risk management8 Exploring the potential of controlled environment agriculture (CEA)9 Strengthening the EU crop breeding research and innovation ecosystem for competitive, resilient, and sustainable agriculture10 Diversifying aquaculture production with emphasis on low-trophic species13 Raising citizen awareness on alternative proteins derived from biotechnology14 Nutrients produced by microbes utilising primarily CO2 from the air, with the support of biotechnology17 Nutrition in emergency situations - Ready to-use Supplementary Food (RUSF) and Ready-to-use Therapeutic Food18 Emerging and future risks to plant health19 Open topic: Innovating for onfarm post-harvest operations, storage and transformation of crops into food and non-food products
Innovative governance, environmental observations and digital solutions in support of the Green Deal
3 Boosting the attractiveness of agriculture and the connection between the farming community and society5 Exploring options to resolve land and sea use competition9 Delivering Earth Intelligence to accelerate the green and digital transition14 Preparing farmers, their workforce and advisors to the future of agriculture by providing the relevant knowledge, skills and competences at the right time and place
Resilient, inclusive, healthy and green rural, coastal and urban communities
4 Creating urban co-creation spaces for driving sustainable food system transformation
Land, ocean and water for climate action
6 Strengthening the resilience of water systems and water sector to climate and global socio-economic change impacts
Circular economy and bioeconomy sectors
13 Reconstructing areas affected by conflicts: the role of the bio-based solutions