US-Israeli Center seeking proposals for cybersecurity on critical infrastructure
The U.S.-Israel Center of Excellence in Energy, Engineering and Water Technology is seeking proposals from organizations to provide tools and technology for cybersecurity for critical infrastructure.
The U.S.-Israel Center of Excellence in Energy is a joint venture by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the Israel Ministry of Energy, and the Israel Innovation Authority. The goal of the Energy Center is to promote energy security and economic development through the research and development of innovative energy technologies. It is also the goal to facilitate cooperation among consortia of U.S. and Israeli companies, research institutes, and universities.
This call for proposals is open to commercial companies, research institutes, and universities from the United States and Israel. They are encouraged to form consortia of at least two entities from each country and apply for the award. The maximum award for the winning consortium is $6 million for three years. Further, the program may be extended for up to 2 additional years with a maximum total award of $10 million over five years.
The BIRD Foundation is hosting an informational webinar on the guidelines and requirements of the program on Sept. 10 at 12:00 p.m. EDT. The submission deadline for proposals is Oct. 29.
The joint U.S.-Israel Energy Center was authorized by Congress in the U.S.-Israel Strategic Partnership Act of 2014.
