The Israel – U.S. Binational Industrial Research and Development (BIRD)
Foundation is seeking proposals for collaborative projects to develop advanced
technologies for the homeland security mission. The BIRD Homeland Security
(HLS) program is a joint initiative funded by the U.S. Department of Homeland
Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T)
and the Israel Ministry of Public Security (MOPS).
“We are pleased to announce this year’s call for proposals in
areas relating to homeland security,” said Dr. Eitan Yudilevich, executive director
of the BIRD Foundation. “Five new topic areas were added to the solicitation
this year, and we look forward to assisting in the collaborative efforts
between U.S. and Israeli organizations through the program.”
“This partnership
allows us to work with our international partners to find innovative technology
solutions for homeland security needs,” said DHS Senior Official Performing the
Duties of the Under Secretary for Science and Technology William Bryan. “We are
excited to renew this partnership for the fourth year and to see what technologies
can be developed through this program.”
Since 2016, DHS
S&T has partnered with the MOPS on the BIRD HLS program to seek solutions
in first responder technology areas such as protective clothing, wearable
technology and situational awareness. In addition to advancing first responder
technologies, this year’s call for proposals includes six areas for U.S. and
Israeli collaboration:
- Advanced first responder technologies
- Border protection, including maritime security
- Law enforcement-supporting technologies to combat cyber crime
- Technologies and methods to secure critical infrastructure and public
facilities
- Safe and secure cities
- Unmanned aerial systems
The deadline for submission of Executive Summaries for the Homeland
Security Program is April 3, 2019. Projects will be awarded in July 2019. A
full description of submission requirements can be found on the BIRD Foundation website.
Source: DHS S&T
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