Space Florida, Israel Innovation Authority Award $400,000 in Funding to Fuel International Aerospace Collaboration

EXPLORATION PARK, Fla.—July 9, 2025—Today Space Florida, the state’s aerospace finance and development authority, and the Israel Innovation Authority, an independent publicly funded agency dedicated to fostering innovation ecosystems, announced the award recipients of the 12th round of funding from the Space Florida-Israel Innovation Partnership Program.  

This year’s winners are MySky Eco of Port Orange, FL and Airwayz of Tel Aviv, Israel. MySky Eco specializes in the development and manufacturing of light aircraft designed for general aviation and flight training. Their product line includes aircraft powered by both piston engines and electric propulsion, offering cost-effective solutions for aerial observation, recreational flying, flight instruction, and more.  

The funded project will support the development of the MySky MS-1D Drone platform in combination with Airwayz’s advanced UTM (Unmanned Traffic Management) software to create a fully autonomous solution capable of operating Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS). The integrated system is intended to support critical missions such as search and rescue, organ transport, border reconnaissance, package delivery—applications that require operational flexibility in congested airspace where traditional aircraft may be too costly or inefficient.

“Our two recipients represent the kind of forward-thinking collaboration that keeps Florida at the forefront of the aerospace industry,” said Jeanette Nuñez, chair of Space Florida’s Board of Directors. “Through strategic investments like this, we are advancing technologies that support both economic growth and global innovation.”

The Space Florida-Israel Innovation Partnership Program has supported the research, development, and commercialization of aerospace and related technology projects for the benefit of Florida’s and Israel’s economy since 2013. To date, Florida and Israel have helped fund over $22 million in valuable and innovative research.  

Dror Bin, CEO of the Israel Innovation Authority, said: “The longstanding partnership between the Israel Innovation Authority and Space Florida is a shining example of how binational collaboration in space technology continues to break barriers and shape the future. For over a decade, this alliance has bridged Israeli ingenuity with Florida’s world-class aerospace ecosystem, consistently delivering game-changing innovation and real-world impact. Today, as global challenges grow more complex and the space economy rapidly evolves, these partnerships are not just important—they're essential. They enable our companies to accelerate from lab to launchpad, driving bold technological advancements that serve humanity and strengthen international ties. This is how we build resilience, leadership, and a shared future in space and beyond.”  

“We’re proud to support this collaboration between MySky Eco and Airwayz through the Space Florida-Israel Innovation Partnership,” said Rob Long, president and CEO of Space Florida. “The companies' innovations are helping to pave the way toward a cutting-edge aviation future, and this project demonstrates the power of international partnerships in accelerating next-generation aerospace technologies.”

The joint funding program was established in cooperation and ongoing support of Enterprise Florida (known as Select Florida today) and continues to fund projects that have transformative implications for the aerospace industry. Through this collaboration, Florida-based companies have gained access to Israeli technological prowess and innovation, while Israeli companies have benefited from the state’s thriving aerospace ecosystem.  

More information can be found at www.spaceflorida.gov/israelpartnership. 

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