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Israel Innovation Authority

The Israel Innovation Authority is a public agency that funds R&D projects, including a national quantum computing initiative that supports Israeli companies and research groups developing quantum computers, control systems, and algorithms. It operates as a government funder and does not develop hardware itself.

AI-written profile · not yet reviewed · 16 August 2026

Headquarters
Jerusalem, Israel
Founded
2016
Status
Private

Coverage

The Quantum Insider

Israel Launches National Quantum Computer Tender as Part of Broader AI Sovereignty Strategy

Israel has issued a national tender for a quantum computer, as part of a broader strategy to achieve AI sovereignty. The tender seeks a partner to deliver and possibly operate the system, emphasizing integration with Israel's AI research ecosystem.

OutlookPlausible

If the tender results in a near-term superconducting or trapped-ion installation, Israeli defense and academic AI labs could begin running hybrid quantum-classical machine learning experiments on sovereign infrastructure within two years, potentially accelerating autonomous systems R&D.

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