Seed Fund – TNUFA Track

Turning Vision into Reality: The Complete Guide to the “TNUFA” Track (Seed Fund)

Don’t let lack of funding stop your innovation. Discover the most strategic track for early-stage entrepreneurs.

What Is the TNUFA Track?

The TNUFA (Ideation) track of the Israel Innovation Authority is a unique funding instrument designed to bridge the “valley” between a brilliant idea and a Proof of Concept (POC) that enables raising investment.

This is the only grant that allows you to receive government support without needing to leave your current job or establish a company before receiving initial approval.

The Numbers Behind the Grant

Approved Budget: Up to ₪250,000
Grant Rate: Up to 80% of the approved budget
Matching Requirement: The entrepreneur is required to provide only 20% of the budget
Program Duration: Up to 12 months to achieve technological milestones

What Is Included in Eligible Expenses? (Not Just Development)

One of the major advantages of the Tnufa track is the flexibility in how the funds can be used. The grant is designed to cover a wide range of critical expenses:

MVP Development: Procurement of components, subcontractor services, and software
Intellectual Property Protection: Funding for patent attorneys and patent filings (Provisional/PCT) in Israel and abroad
Market Validation & Business Consulting: Expert services for economic feasibility assessment, market research, and meetings with potential customers
Laboratory Services: Rental of specialized equipment, feasibility testing, and initial standardization

Why Work with Spark Consultants?

We are among Israel’s leading firms specializing in grant applications, providing a full professional solution from submission to ongoing reporting to ensure full grant utilization.

Spark Consultants specializes in securing grants from the Israel Innovation Authority, having raised over ₪800 million for our clients to date.

Spark is also the owner of Fund Guru a unique and exclusive platform in Israel that performs intelligent mapping of grants for each company, both locally and internationally.

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