InnoFense
DDR&D's acceleration program for dual-use and defense technology ventures
About the Program
The program is designed for dual-use/defense technology startups addressing the challenges of the defense system, at a pre-PoC stage
The goal of the program is to identify startups at TRL 3-5 that will help develop innovative technologies for defense system challenges. InnoFense is DDR&D’s acceleration program for dual-use technology ventures. Over six months, the program aims to bring companies to the PoC stage. A new cycle opens every 9-12 months, with open calls for proposals published prior to each cycle through the DDR&D website and the iHLS and SOSA innovation centers
Program Benefits
Financial Grants
An initial grant of 200,000 ILS, non-dilutive, with full IP retention by the companies
Professional Support and Guidance
Technological-operational support from DDR&D and partner branches through project officers, and professional-business guidance from innovation centers via expert mentors
Strategic Opportunity
Opportunities for integration and exposure to a broader market through the defense and civilian sectors
For contact and more information
Applications are submitted through challenge postings by SOSA and iHLS as part of the InnoFense program. Follow the published challenges and submit applications according to the detailed instructions on the submission page
