Ideation (TNUFA) Challenge – Critical Minerals

About

A call for proposals aimed at early-stage startups in Israel, focusing on innovative technological solutions across the critical minerals value chain, offering substantial financial support to promote development and minimize dependence on rare minerals.

Benefits

• 💰Financial Support
• 1,000,000 ILS grant for the first-place proposal
• 💼Additional Grants
• 250,000 ILS for proposals ranked 2 through 5
• 🌍Global Business Growth Potential
  Support for projects with potential for international expansion
• 🔧Technological Innovation
  Focus on innovative solutions in critical minerals processing and recycling
• 📈Contribution to Economy
  Projects that contribute positively to the Israeli economy will be prioritized

Eligibility Criteria

• Requires all applicants to be residents of Israel
• Registered companies must be in their early stages
• Applicants must meet specific limitations regarding prior funding
• Annual revenue must not exceed certain thresholds
• Proposals must focus on innovative technological solutions in the critical minerals value chain

Participation Commitments

• Must submit project proposals and relevant documentation online by the deadline
• Must demonstrate technological innovation and project feasibility
• Must outline the global business growth potential of the project
• Must provide a clear plan for the venture's advancement

Target Sector

Focused on critical minerals and technological innovation

Target Location

Open to startups based in Israel