Wednesday, May 13, 2026Â |Â 11:00 am ET; 6:00 pm Israel
The Maryland/Israel Development Center (MIDC) invites you to a webinar to explore funding opportunities and international grants available for collaboration on joint technology development and commercialization with Israeli companies. This session is designed for companies seeking to expand their global footprint through strategic partnerships and joint innovation.
What makes this webinar unique:
Following the webinar, MIDC and BIRD will work with a select group of qualified companies/universities on a one-on-one basis to help facilitate introductions to potential partners in Maryland and Israel.
Topics in this webinar will include:
- How do companies find partners for joint projects?
- Does my company meet the eligibility criteria for BIRD Foundation funding?
- What level of technological maturity and readiness is expected?
- What industries and types of projects are best suited for these programs? What are the funding terms, application process and key deadlines?
- What other sources of funding are available in Maryland?
- Examples of successful U.S. Israel BIRD funded projects
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Speakers include:
Andrea Yonah, Director, U.S. East Coast and Midwest, BIRD Foundation
The U.S. Israel Binational Industrial R&D (BIRD Foundation) promotes the joint development and commercialization of innovative technologies by funding projects between U.S. and Israeli companies and, in some programs, universities. BIRD funds up to 50% of the combined project budget (maximum $1.5M per project). BIRD also assists by facilitating introductions between relevant partners in both countries.
David Speer, Executive Director, Maryland/Israel Development Center (MIDC)
The MIDC is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1992 whose mission is to promote business, economic development and research between the State of Maryland and Israel. Our founding partners are The Associated Jewish Federation of Baltimore, the Maryland Department of Commerce and the Israel’s Ministry of Economy and Trade.
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For more information contact Nancy Boguslaw, nboguslaw@marylandisrael.org
