Planning an investment in infrastructure in the north or in Ashkelon? Get to know the assistance program for 2026
The Investment Authority at the Ministry of Economy and Industry offers assistance for the establishment and expansion of infrastructure
In the fields of technology, research and production. The deadline for submitting applications: November 2, 2026,
At 13:00.
Investing in laboratories, advanced equipment, and technological infrastructure involves significant expenses. Route
The assistance to infrastructure in the clusters, pursuant to the order of the CEO 4.78, is intended to support projects
The developers will build infrastructure that will serve business activities in these areas in the North and in Ashkelon.
The cluster is a collection of companies, research institutions, and other organizations operating in emerging fields.
And we rely on infrastructure, knowledge, and shared services.
In what areas can support be received?
The route is designed for infrastructure in the fields of high-tech, life sciences and health, agro-food technology, advanced manufacturing,
Speech and Climate Technologies, Cyber and Security.
What is the scope of the assistance?
The basic aid rate is up to 30% of the approved eligible investments. The total budget for the entire
Requests in the north amount to 11 million shekels, and in Ashkelon to 1.5 million shekels. In some cases
The committee may approve an increased aid rate, depending on the location of the project and the conditions set forth in the instruction.
What investments might be sold?
Equipment and machinery, laboratory and research equipment, computing and communication infrastructure, cyber systems and information security,
And also the construction and additional investments detailed in the instruction. At least half of the investments that qualify for the program
It must be included in the equipment. The recognition of each component is subject to the conditions of the route and its limitations.
What should be checked before submitting an application?
The location of the venture, its field of activity, the structure of its ownership, revenues, and its suitability to the eligibility criteria must be examined.
Among other things, a revenue ceiling of 400 million shekels was set for 2025 from activity in Israel in the field.
The relevant cluster, in relation to the applicant and the related corporation, is subject to the instruction accordingly. Furthermore, no funding shall be accepted.
Another government for those same investments.
In addition to examining eligibility, it is important to prepare a business plan and an investment budget that present the needs of the project.,
Sources of funding and ability to execute.
Interested in examining the suitability of your investment for the program? Contact the Barzeli team for an initial review.
of the conditions and financial implications.
Please note that receiving the assistance is subject to the requirements of the program, the evaluation of the request, its approval, and the available budget.
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Are planning to establish a laboratory, acquire advanced equipment, or develop a technological infrastructure in the north?
In Ashkelon?
The assistance program for infrastructure in the clusters of the Ministry of Economy and Industry offers support
In a basic course of up to 30% of the approved qualifying investments, subject to the terms of the program.
The support is intended for infrastructure in areas such as high-tech, health, agro-foodtech, advanced manufacturing, and cybersecurity.
And technologies of the desert and the climate.
The deadline for submitting applications is November 2, 2026 at 13:00.
Before submitting, it is important to check the eligibility conditions, what expenses can be included and how to build the budget.
The investment.
For more information, read the Barzeli website, or contact us for an initial review of the project's suitability for the program.
