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The projects were selected by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), the Israel Ministry of National Security (IMNS), and were approved by the BIRD Foundation’s Board of Governors.
January 18, 2024
Preventing aircraft collisions and developing multimedia 911 communications for first responders
BIRD – Israel-U.S. Binational Industrial R&D Foundation to Invest $1.5 Million in Two Groundbreaking Homeland Security Projects
This is the sixth consecutive year that BIRD HLS has invested in joint U.S.-Israel technology projects to improve public safety.
The awarded projects address pressing needs in air traffic management and public security
October 6, 2021
The selected projects address diverse needs in the areas of public security and safety
The Israel-U.S. Binational Industrial Research and Development (BIRD) Foundation has awarded funding to two homeland security projects between U.S. and Israeli companies, selected by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), the Ministry of Public Security (MOPS) of the State of Israel and approved by the BIRD Foundation’s Board of Governors, to advance technologies for homeland security.
January 11, 2021
BIRD Foundation Announces Call for Proposals for Advanced Technologies in Homeland Security
Approved projects will be awarded funding of up to $1M, up to 50% of the joint R&D budget
TEL AVIV, Israel, June 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The Israel-U.S. Binational Industrial Research and Development (BIRD) Foundation has issued a Call for Proposals to promote and fund U.S.-Israel joint development projects for the development of advanced technologies in Homeland Security. This program was initiated and funded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Israel Ministry of Public Security.
June 15, 2020
The projects selected address diverse needs in the areas of drones, video analytics and in-door navigation
In addition to the grants from BIRD, the projects will access private sector funding, boosting the total value for the three projects to approximately $4.8 million.
January 12, 2020
Newswise — WASHINGTON D.C. – The Israel – U.S. Binational Industrial Research and Development (BIRD) Foundation is seeking proposals for collaborative projects to develop advanced technologies for the homeland security mission. The BIRD Homeland Security (HLS) program is a joint initiative funded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) and the Israel Ministry of Public Security (MOPS).
“We are pleased to announce this year’s call for proposals in areas relating to homeland security,” said Dr. Eitan Yudilevich, Executive Director of the BIRD Foundation. “Five new topic areas were added to the solicitation this year, and we look forward to assisting in the collaborative efforts between U.S. and Israeli organizations through the program.”
March 6, 2019
The program was established by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) and the Israeli Ministry of Public Security (MOPS) to promote and fund jointly developed technologies for First Responders
July 31, 2018 – During its meeting on June 12, 2018 held in Washington, D.C., the Board of Governors of the Israel-U.S. Binational Industrial Research and Development (BIRD) Foundation awarded funding to two homeland security projects, selected by U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) and the Israeli Ministry of Public Security (MOPS), between U.S. and Israeli companies to advance technologies for first responders. In addition to the grants from BIRD, the projects will access private sector funding, boosting the total value of the two projects to approximately $4.5 million.
July 31, 2018
The program was established by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) and the Israel Ministry of Public Security (MOPS) to promote and fund jointly developed technologies for First Responders.
July 24, 2017 – During its meeting on June 14, 2017, held in Washington, D.C., the Board of Governors of the Israel-U.S. Binational Industrial Research and Development (BIRD) Foundation awarded funding to three homeland security projects, selected by DHS and MOPS, between U.S. and Israeli companies to advance technologies for first responders. In addition to the grants from BIRD, the projects will access private sector funding, boosting the total value of the three projects to approximately $7 million.
July 24, 2017
The program was established by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) and the Israeli Ministry of Public Security (MOPS) to promote and fund jointly developed technologies for First Responders
July 6, 2016 – During its meeting on June 7-8, 2016, held in Palo Alto , CA, the Board of Governors of the Israel-U.S. Binational Industrial Research and Development (BIRD) Foundation awarded funding to two projects, selected by DHS and MOPS, between U.S. and Israeli companies to advance technologies for First Responders. In addition to the grants from BIRD, the projects will access private sector funding, boosting the total value of both projects to approximately $4.5 million.
July 06, 2016
Israel-U.S. agreement, under the BIRD Foundation, will support the collaboration between companies and research organizations in Israel and the U.S.
December 8, 2015 – The Israel -U.S. Binational Industrial Research and Development (BIRD) Foundation, announced that the Israeli Ministry of Public Security and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security have signed a collaborative agreement to promote and fund joint Israeli-U.S. projects for the development of advanced technologies for First Responders. The collaboration agreement was designed to improve and enhance the preparedness of national rescue forces including fire, police and first-aid units, and their capabilities in the field. According to the agreement, the BIRD Foundation will manage the binational program, titled “NextGen First Responder Technologies” which will also allow for collaboration between companies and research institutions.
December 8, 2015