The MERC Program funds collaborative, applied scientific research partnerships among the U.S., Israel, and MENA countries to address regional challenges and foster cooperation.
MERC provides Maine small businesses in tech sectors with subsidized consulting, technical assistance, and free AI training to foster innovation and competitiveness.
U.S.-Arab Frontiers of Science, Engineering, and Medicine supports emerging U.S. and Arab researchers through symposia and seed grants to foster interdisciplinary scientific exchange and collaboration.
U.S.-Africa Frontiers of Science, Engineering, and Medicine supports early-career U.S. and African researchers through symposia and seed grants to strengthen collaboration and build research capacity.
BARD Aquaculture and Desert Farming Program supports U.S. and Israeli scientists researching land-based aquaculture and desert farming to advance food security, quality protein production, and sustainability.