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Middle East Regional Cooperation (MERC)

Name: Middle East Regional Cooperation (MERC)
Creator: Department of State
Keywords: GRANT

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AI Overview

MERC funds applied research partnerships between U.S., Israeli, and MENA organizations tackling regional challenges through joint innovation projects. Focus areas include commercializable solutions that strengthen U.S. technological leadership and create economic growth opportunities.

This summary is AI-generated from the official solicitation.

Key Details

Agency

Department of State

Funding Amount

$100,000 – $2,000,000

Release Date

July 6, 2026

Due Date

September 30, 2026

Official Description

<p>The Middle East Regional Cooperation (MERC) Program supports joint scientific research and innovation partnerships between the United States, Israel, and countries across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The program funds applied research projects that address shared regional challenges while advancing U.S. economic, technological, and strategic interests. MERC is designed to bring together researchers, technical experts, and institutions to work on projects that go beyond basic resea...

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Change History

Opportunity AddedJul 6, 2026 at 5:04 PM