Recording: NIFA-BARD-IIA Innovation Showcase 2026
As part of BARD’s strategy to strengthen academic engagement with the private sector, the Food and Nutrition Program was launched in 2022. The program was allocated $12 million (40 million NIS) for a five-year period to support applied research in food and nutrition. Operated jointly with the Israel Innovation Authority, the program supports Israeli researchers […]
BARD Approves $13.2 Million for 2026 Research and Fellowship Programs
Funding for 2026 Research and Fellowship Grants
Engineering, Biotechnology, and Aquaculture Tour
The BARD TAC (Technical advisory committee) meeting for 2026 was held at University of Maryland College Park. As part of the program, participants took part in a tour showcasing a range of research facilities and applied technologies across engineering and life sciences on the University of Maryland College Park campus. The tour highlighted innovative systems such as robotic mushroom packaging and vision-guided robotic […]
From Pathogens to Pathobiomes
A 35-Year Journey Addressing Postharvest Losses Through International Collaboration
Resource Optimization
Meet Noam Ouzana a BARD funded Graduate Student
Job Opening: IT Manager – Full time
About the Role The Binational Agricultural Research and Development Fund (BARD), which supports joint U.S.-Israel research and development in agriculture, food, and nutrition, is recruiting a full-time IT Manager. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead the organization’s information systems, working independently while managing end-to-end infrastructure, systems, and security. The selected candidate will be responsible […]
Advancing Circular Nutrient Management in Aquaculture
From waste streams to nutrient recovery in RAS systems
Dr. Andrey Rubin
Preventing Microbial Contamination in Hydroponic Systems
Unlocking the Genetics Behind Pomegranate Health Benefits
Decoding the biology of pomegranate health
Saving Water Without Losing Yield
New insights into plant water use efficency and drought resilience
Regenerating Barley
Meet Joseph Awwad, a BARD funded Graduate Student
Preventing Viral Aquacultural Diseases
Meet Batya Dorfman, a BARD-funded Graduate Student
Dr. Hadar Cohen
Wetland Restoration and Carbon Sequestration
Strengthening Aquaculture Resilience
A Pathway Toward Solutions for Emerging Trout Virus The global aquaculture industry continues to expand, reflecting both growing consumer demand for seafood and the shift away from reliance on wild fisheries. Within this sector, the global rainbow trout market represents a significant segment, valued at USD 8.1 billion in 2025 and projected to reach USD […]
Funding Growth & Creating Value BARD at the Sea the Future 2026 Conference
Presenting the new BARD program, the BARD Food Security Technology Accelerator
Binational Innovation for Sustainable Food & Agriculture
NIFA BARD IIA Food and Nutrition selected programs are annoucned
Precision Robotic Systems for Smarter Aquaculture Management
Collaborative Robotic Innovations Driving Sustainable, Data-Driven Aquaculture
Dr. Doron Ashkenazi
Creating a Seed Bank of Efficient Seaweed
Call For Proposals
A new academia industry opportunity
Studying Food Industry Regulations
Meet Or Avishai Ofer, a BARD‑funded graduate student
Recording: NIFA-BARD-IIA Innovation Showcase
Grant Recipients Present their Research
Dr. Yana Beizman Magen
Biocontrol Drives Resilience
Dr. Eden Eran Nagar
Improving health through bio-compounds
Genetic Plant Modification
Meet Henry John Squire, a BARD Graduate Student