KORAIL-RDF has announced the 2026 Korea-Israel Industrial R&D Cooperation Program, supporting collaborative R&D projects between Korean and Israeli organizations to strengthen technological competitiveness and promote global market expansion.
1. Program Areas
ﾷ Lighthouse Program: Manufacturing Innovation AI (M.AX)
ﾷ R&D / Pilot / Feasibility Study Programs: Open to all industrial technology fields except defense
2. Funding Support
ﾷ Lighthouse Program: Up to KRW 4.2 billion for large-scale projects aimed at securing strategic technologies and entering third-country markets
ﾷ R&D Program: Up to KRW 2.8 billion for technology development projects
ﾷ Pilot Program: Up to KRW 1.4 billion for prototype development and demonstration
ﾷ Feasibility Study: Up to KRW 70 million for pre-R&D technical and business feasibility studies
ﾷ Government funding may cover up to 50% of project costs, subject to evaluation results
3. Key Dates
ﾷ Lighthouse Program (EOI Submission): July 8, 2026, 18:00 KST
ﾷ R&D / Pilot Programs: August 5, 2026, 18:00 KST
4. Submission
ﾷ Korean applicants: KORIL-RDF online submission system
ﾷ Israeli partners: Israel Innovation Authority (IIA) online system
ﾷ Joint proposals must be prepared and submitted in English
5. More Information
ﾷ Full Announcement:[KORIL-RDF Official Website]
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