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Space companies: until 16/8 you can apply for R&D grants

The Innovation Authority and the Space Agency of the Ministry of Science issued Call for submission of applications for assistance for the development of products in the space industry for 2020

A selfie sent by the Genesis spacecraft from 22 km above the moon during the landing process that ultimately failed. Photo by SPACEIL and the Aerospace Industry. — A selfie sent by the Beresheet spacecraft from a height of 22 km above the moon during the landing process that ultimately failed. Photo by SPACEIL and the aerospace industry.

The Israel Space Agency and the Innovation Authority invite companies that develop products in the fields of space to submit an application For an innovation support track in selected fields - space In order to receive a grant to promote research and development in the field of space technologies.

Description of the calling voice

This course was established with the aim of encouraging research and development to find technological solutions in the various fields of space, to strengthen the knowledge and technological development capacity of the Israeli industry in the field of space, and to reduce the knowledge gaps vis-à-vis the world market and to improve the competitiveness of the Israeli industry in these fields, despite the inherent challenges that exist in the field - the risk The significant technological and high development costs, the limited production quantities and the high cost of the systems.

Target Audience

For companies that develop products in the space fields intended for installation in satellites or in ground stations used for SHOB and communication needs.
For companies that develop instrumentation and equipment for the calibration and testing of products in the space fields intended for installation in satellites or related to their operation.
For companies that develop products in the space fields intended for operation in a space environment or for installation in space systems.
For companies dealing with data processing and analysis from space.

מימון

A large company (whose annual turnover is greater than or equal to 100 million dollars in the year preceding the submission of the application) - a grant at the rate of 50% of the approved R&D expenses.
A "small" company (whose annual turnover is less than 100 million dollars in the year preceding the submission of the application) -
- A grant of 60% if it is an R&D that deals with products and assemblies intended for land.
- A grant of 85% if it is an R&D that deals with products and assemblies intended for operation in space.

Application evaluation criteria

The product and technology - the degree of technological innovation, the technological depth, uniqueness, technological barriers to competitors, the existence of a cohesive work plan to achieve the goals of the program and the expected achievements at the end of the program.
The ability of the applicant - the relevant ability to carry out the program, including the technological capabilities, existing knowledge, the existence of the infrastructure required to carry out R&D, the manpower capabilities required to achieve the objectives of the program and the existence of the required financial resources.
Business plan - having a cohesive business model to realize the potential inherent in the product.
The local market and the global market - the size of the market and its growth rate, the expected market share for the product in the space sector, the advantages of the product and its price compared to competitors.