Jerusalem, 20 October, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Seven joint US-Israel research and development projects will receive $7.4 million in funding from the Israel-US Binational Industrial Research and Development (BIRD) Foundation, covering technologies ranging from 3D-printed orthopedic tools and early cancer detection to artificial intelligence-based seed sorting.
The projects will also have access to private-sector funding, bringing their combined potential value to $20 million, the foundation said. BIRD provides up to $1.5 million per approved project and helps participating companies identify strategic partners.
The foundation supports joint ventures between American and Israeli companies across technology sectors, including digital health, quantum computing, and semiconductors.
To date, BIRD has supported more than 1,200 joint projects, investing over $470 million and helping generate more than $10 billion in direct and indirect sales.