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August 6, 2026

Hi-Tech

Israel launches Project Nexus to build locally produced quantum computer

Israel’s National AI Directorate and the Ministry of Finance Accountant General’s Department have announced Project Nexus, a new initiative aimed at advancing the development of a locally produced quantum computer in Israel. The initiative is part of Government Decision 4255 and Israel’s broader national AI strategy, which is moving from policy planning into implementation. The […]

August 6, 2026

Hi-Tech

Israeli cyber startups target identity security for AI agents

Israeli cybersecurity entrepreneurs are increasingly focusing on identity security for the AI era, as enterprises move from experimental AI tools to autonomous agents capable of accessing data, executing workflows, and making decisions inside corporate systems. The emerging category is built around a central concern: existing identity and access management systems were designed primarily for human […]

August 6, 2026

Hi-Tech

Europe’s AI gambling rules create opening for Israeli compliance tech

New AI and responsible-gambling requirements across Europe are creating a growing market opportunity for Israeli companies with experience in real-time analytics, behavioral monitoring, and compliance-grade technology. In the United Kingdom, updated Gambling Commission rules require remote gambling operators to use automated systems to identify customer-risk indicators, respond through automated processes, and measure the effectiveness of […]

August 6, 2026

Hi-Tech, Investment Funds

Israeli startups raise USD1.5b in July as AI infrastructure draws capital

Israeli startups announced 29 funding rounds totaling approximately USD 1.5 billion in July, making it one of the strongest fundraising months of 2026 and underscoring continued investor appetite for companies building AI-related infrastructure. The month’s largest round was Xsight Labs’ USD 300 million financing at a USD 2.8 billion valuation, as global demand grows for […]

July 30, 2026

Hi-Tech

Technion and Tel Aviv University enter global top 30 AI rankings

Two Israeli universities have been ranked among the world’s top 30 institutions for artificial intelligence production capacity, according to a new global index published by the US-based research unit of public relations firm W5. The Technion – Israel Institute of Technology ranked 25th worldwide, fourth in Europe, and first in Israel, while Tel Aviv University […]