Jerusalem, 15 October, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Israel’s Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology on Thursday invited researchers to submit preliminary proposals for its 2027 Applied Research Fund, offering up to NIS 700,000 ($228,000) per project over three years.
The competitive program is open to researchers at universities and other higher education institutions, hospitals and research institutes. It aims to translate scientific discoveries into practical applications and technological breakthroughs.
Priority fields include healthy aging, brain-computer interfaces, photonic chips, advanced materials for extreme environments, and orbital data centers, as well as bioconvergence, invasive species, civic engagement and institutional trust.
Researchers must submit preliminary proposals by Nov. 11, with institutional submissions due Nov. 18.