Welcome to the Benny Zeevi Innovation and Research Grant 2.0

This grant commemorates the late Benny Zeevi, a trailblazer in advancing women’s health innovation in Israel.

• Please note that this application will take at least 1-2 hours to complete, depending on your state of readiness of materials and information.
• You will be asked to fill out sections such as a project or company one liner, technological innovation, impact, team information, budget and other topics.
• Please have a PDF document containing the main team members' bios ready.
• A pitch deck is useful to have ready to upload, although it is not mandatory.
• If you are an NGO, Form 46 Aleph is required.

Guidelines for Applicants

Who is eligible for the Benny Zeevi Innovation and Research Grant?

Applicants must demonstrate a research, product, or service development stage that has the potential for rapid market entry, accelerate time to impact, and ensure measurable benefits for women.

The grant is exclusively designated for applicants based in Israel. Individuals or organizations outside of Israel are not eligible to apply.

What type of initiative/project will be funded?

The project being funded can either be a research project or a project focused on innovation and product/service development. The grant is focused on research, digital health, medical devices, diagnostics, therapeutics, and service innovation.

For further information, please click here.

How do I apply?

Applications open 06.09.2026 and close on 06.10.2026.

To submit an application, you will need to create a Submittable account. You may also sign in using Google or Facebook.

Applications are limited to one per person/entity.

We recommend setting aside at least 1–2 hours to complete the application in a quiet space, using a desktop rather than a mobile phone.

The application form has three major sections: Background, About the Entity and Team, and the main body of the application, covering key aspects of the innovation proposal. You may also upload supporting documents such as a pitch deck, video, or business plan.

Applications can be saved as drafts, so if you need to return to the application and provide additional information, you can do so before submitting it for review.

If you have any questions during the submission process, please contact us at: info@bennyzeevigrant.com