Israeli Startups Set to Secure $6.25 Million in Incubator Funding

The Israel Innovation Authority has announced plans to build up to three new tech incubators aimed at high-risk, early-stage startups.

The announcement by the agency was made known on July 20, 2025, with the aim of increasing investment in deep tech startups such as semiconductors, advanced robotics and bio-convergence.

Each of the incubators will receive funding of up to NIS 40 million (US$11.9 million) over five years to cover incubator management, central tech labs and funding to technology startups.

• Israel to Launch 3 New Tech Incubators with $11.9M Each for High-Risk Startups
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• Startups to Receive Up to $6.25M in Grants Under New Incubator Program

Companies in the incubators will be able to receive grants from the state to the total of up to NIS 21 million (US$6.25 million) for development.

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Dror Bin, CEO of Israel Innovation Authority said the new program would help sustain Israel's global innovation leadership.

The incubators will support startups from the idea stage, including research spinouts from universities. In the incubators, important assistance will be provided to early funding rounds.

To qualify as applicants for the incubator program, the at least NIS 120 million (US35.7 million) in funding must be planned to run the incubators and fund startup investment in the incubators.

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As these proposals for programs will be assessed based on whether the funding planned, stability over the length of the incubator funding, managerial experience, prior partnerships with investors and a list of strategies used to identify prospective applicants.