Ministry of Economy: Grand Challenges Israel - Solutions for global health and food security challenges

Proof of concept grants of up to 500,000 NIS for the development and commercialization of technological enterprises, which aim to solve health and food security challenges in the developing world. Topics of Interest include:

Global health - Accessibility of health services; Vector control; Pregnant women and newborn health; Point-of-care diagnostics; Infectious disease treatment; Public and community health; Mental health; Water treatment and sanitation; Access to clean water

Food security - Post-harvest treatment; Irrigation in arid conditions; Advanced agriculture

http://www.grandchallenges.org.il/en/