Within the Israeli Innovation Authority, we are delighted to introduce the International Collaboration Division. With separate resources for Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific and Africa, as well as a desk responsible for multinational corporation collaboration, we aim to provide support with the help of the EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation as well as bi-national funds and bilateral support for joint R&D and pilot programs.

We can provide matching between partners abroad and in Israel to help find the right collaboration opportunities for each individual or business. We organize meetings between foreign companies and the big names in investment, business or research. We can facilitate your participation in exhibitions and conferences, as well as put you in front of the people you’d love to meet.

This division by no means operates within a silo. In fact, they can be the bridge you need between an international connection and other Innovation Authority’s resources, such as incubators, accelerators and labs, or simply an introduction to another department that suits your project.

Whether you’re a multinational corporation, an entrepreneur, a foreign government or investor, a research institute or anything in between, here’s everything you need to know about current opportunities for global collaboration.

Asia and the Pacific
Of the world’s largest economies, the Asia Pacific region holds the top spots. According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), China is the world’s 2nd biggest economy, Japan comes in at number 3, India ranks in at 10, and Australia holds the 12th spot. These countries – and the Asia Pacific region in general – offer enormous opportunities for industrial R&D and Pilots cooperation to Israeli companies.
Americas
Industrial R&D Cooperation with North and Latin America
The United States, Canada and Latin America offer multiple opportunities for industrial R&D cooperation for Israeli companies. The International Collaboration Division in the Israel Innovation Authority generates and implements cooperative and bilateral industrial R&D programs with leading R&D entities, which provide the necessary bridge to enter international markets, get access to funding and receive assistance in partner matching.

Through R&D alliances, both Israeli and international companies not only benefit from the unique strengths and skills of their partner company, but also make the most of market opportunities unique to the others' region.

In addition, the MNC-Startup partnership initiative in Israel is facilitated through the Global Enterprise Collaboration Program.

The International Collaboration Division in the Israel Innovation Authority has recently launched it's Americas-Israel Innovation Networker , an exclusive online community made up of different entities including companies, investors, government agencies, service providers, etc, which aims to connect entities with shared interests and common goals in order to develop international partnerships, R&D collaborations, and new business opportunities.
Europe
The bilateral programs for parallel support of industrial R&D constitute a platform for promotion of technological innovation among industrial and research entities. The Israel Innovation Authority operates these programs in collaboration with R&D and innovation funding entities in leading countries, provinces and cities. These programs also offer assistance in finding technological and business partners, as well as access to governmental support for the project.

Technological companies from all industry sectors that wish to develop or upgrade the development of products, services or manufacturing processes with a European partner are welcome to submit and participate in any of the program's Call for Proposals issued from time to time.
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Africa
Following the Israeli Cabinet's approval of a dedicated strategic plan to strengthen economic ties and cooperation with African countries, and in recognizing the increasing importance and vast potential Africa constitutes for Israel and Israeli companies, the Israeli Innovation Authority launched a new product adaptation track for Africa, dedicated to providing funding support for projects focused on the adaptation and customization of an Israeli company’s product to the markets in Africa.