Ministry of Energy of Israel (MoE-IL)
Funding Agency and Programme Owner and Manager
The Ministry of Energy of Israel (MoE-IL), is responsible for the supply and management of energy and the natural resources of the country: electricity, fuels, natural gas, energy conservation, water, sewage, oil & gas exploration, minerals and ores excavation.
The Chief Scientist Office in the Ministry provides the scientific and technological support and support the Ministry policymaking. The Chief Scientist Office encourages the development of knowledge and expertise in relevant fields by promoting R&D activities in the Israeli academia and industry through multiple R&D support programs, as described below.
- Basic Research: The MoE-IL supports research programs in the Academy and Governmental Research Institutes, in predefined research fields. These research programs demonstrate new concepts and ideas, with applicable horizon.
- STARTERGY- Start-Up fund: The Ministry has established this funding scheme in order to support entrepreneurs in reaching proof of concept/prototype stage, so that they can raise private funding. The fund grants up to 62.5% of a project budget, with support of maximum 125K€.
- Pilot and Demonstration Fund: It supports companies in scaling their innovative products to full production deployment. The fund grants up to 50% of a project budget, with support of maximum 300K€.
Website: https://www.gov.il/en/Departments/ministry_of_energy
| Einat MAGAL | ||
| Function | Earth and Marine Sciences Research Manager |  |
| Division | Chief Scientist Office | |
| name.surname(at)energy.gov.il | ||
| Phone | +972-2-5316018 | |
| Areas of expertise | Hydrogeology, Geochemistry, Artificial tracers | |
| Role in Water JPI activities |
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