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An illustrative image of a quantum computing concept. (metamorworks; iStock by Getty Images)
August 4, 2026, 11:34 pm
Israel rolls out tender for national quantum computer, and plans for advanced AI push
Plan aims to establish ‘Israeli technological sovereignty,’ provide a significant boost to the local high-tech ecosystem, and strengthen the country’s long-term competitiveness
By Sharon Wrobel
Illustrative. Computer processors. Conventional computers process information, or bits, each of which can be either a zero or a one, in the binary language of computing. Quantum bits, however, used by quantum computers, can be both a zero and one simultaneously. (Rost-9D; iStock by Getty Images)
July 20, 2026, 6:35 pm
Israel earmarks NIS 100 million for national quantum computing R&D infrastructure
As global tech race heats up, infrastructure aims to address Israeli lag and will serve startups and researchers, helping them test platforms, compare performance and develop applications
By Sharon Wrobel
Outgoing OurCrowd CEO and founder Jon Medved (right) with the venture investment firm's acting CEO Cali Chill. (Courtesy)
October 22, 2025, 12:17 pm
OurCrowd’s Medved bullish about defense tech as he steps down as CEO, becomes chairman
Veteran investor and founder of the venture investment platform hands over the reins after 12 years for medical reasons, sees foreign investors continuing to bet on local tech
By Sharon Wrobel
NFX venture capital firm Israel managers (from right to left): Gigi Levy-Weiss, Omri Amirav-Drory and Sarai Bronfeld. (Courtesy: Tamir Levy)
October 21, 2025, 11:27 am
Venture capital firm NFX raises $325 million, betting on Israeli tech innovation
About 40% of capital earmarked to back early-stage Israeli startups focused on cybersecurity, developer tools, and AI applications
By Sharon Wrobel
US chipmaker Nvidia's offices in Yokne'am in Israel's north. (Courtesy)
July 6, 2025, 4:05 pm
Nvidia plans to boost presence in Israel with multibillion-dollar tech campus in north
The US chip giant seeks to buy land spanning up to 120 dunams (30 acres) and tap into local talent as demand for its AI chips soars
By Sharon Wrobel
Illustrative: Employees work inside the offices of the Bezeq telecoms firm in the northern Israeli city of Kiryat Shmona near the border with Lebanon on February 22, 2024. (Jalaa MAREY / AFP)
July 1, 2025, 4:30 pm
Despite ongoing war, investments in Israeli startups hit three-year high
Local tech firms raised $9.3 billion in capital in the first six months of 2025 as foreign investor participation in funding rounds rose
By Sharon Wrobel
The main rehearsal for Israel's Independence Day ceremony, held at Mount Herzl, Jerusalem, on April 28, 2025. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
May 1, 2025, 5:50 am
Israel at 77: Tech economy shows resilience during war, though clouds of change loom
While Israel takes pride in its tech ecosystem, fund managers and tech experts worry that the state is not acting to preserve the talent that keeps the industry thriving
By Sharon Wrobel
Intel's manufacturing plant in Kiryat Gat in southern Israel. (Courtesy)
April 24, 2025, 9:55 pm
Intel’s Israel staff could face another wave of layoffs as global job cuts loom
US chipmaker, one of Israel’s largest employers, has 9,350 people working at three R&D centers and a manufacturing plant; reported layoffs could affect as many as 1,800 workers
By Sharon Wrobel
Illustrative: Chairwomen and female CEOs of tech and biomed companies ring the opening ball at the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange in celebration of International Women's Day, March 7, 2024. (Courtesy)
March 6, 2025, 8:20 pm
Only one-tenth of Israeli startups are headed by female CEOs as gender gap persists
Women hold around 17% of senior management positions in private tech firms; overall share of women in Israeli tech workforce stagnates, study by Israel Innovation Authority shows
By Sharon Wrobel
Blackstone vice chairman of strategy and client relations Tom Nides (right), and Yifat Oron, Blackstone senior managing director at the alternative asset manager's Tel Aviv office on Feb. 3, 2025. (Courtesy)
February 4, 2025, 7:29 pm
Former US ambassador: Trump will want Netanyahu to push next stage of hostage deal
In addition to Gaza plan and cooperation on Iran, the prime minister and the US president will discuss economic issues, including AI chip rules, Tom Nides says
By Sharon Wrobel
Israeli airline Arkia will start operating flights from Tel Aviv to New York. (Courtesy)
January 13, 2025, 7:04 pm
Arkia teams up with tech initiative to launch flights to New York starting February 8
With US airlines staying away, seats scarce and fares sky-high, the Israeli airline will operate three weekly flights on the Tel Aviv-New York route for an initial three months
By Sharon Wrobel
Illustrative: Israeli entrepreneurs, investors and lawyers mingle at the Up & Coming annual tech conference by PwC Israel and Goldfarb Gross Seligman law firm in Tel Aviv on September 4, 2024. (Sharon Wrobel/Times of Israel)
January 9, 2025, 8:48 pm
With a possible end to the war in sight, will 2025 bring a startup ‘baby boom’?
Fund managers and tech executives worry about a shortage of local talent and new startups, but expect a revival of Israeli tech firms going public on the US stock market
By Sharon Wrobel
A Fly Dubai plane is parked on the tarmac at Ben Gurion International Airport, near Lod, November 10, 2024. (AP Photo/ Ohad Zwigenberg)
November 25, 2024, 11:12 pm
Tech forum names seasonal airline, reveals fares for NY route, to launch in January
With US airlines staying away, limited seats, and sky-high fares, TechAir is set to offer Tel Aviv-New York flights at a round-trip fare of $800-$1,800 in economy class
By Sharon Wrobel
Founders of US-Israeli cyber unicorn Wiz from left to right: VP Product Yinon Costica, CEO Assaf Rappaport, CTO Ami Luttwak, and VP R&D Roy Reznik. (Avishag Shaar-Yashuv)
July 16, 2024, 10:33 pm
Could Google’s $23b bid for Israel-founded cyber unicorn boost local tech outlook?
Parent company Alphabet is said to be in ‘advanced talks’ with Wiz, in what would mark the biggest-ever Israeli tech acquisition, and generate tax windfall during Gaza war period
By Sharon Wrobel
Employees at Tel Aviv-based venture group Team8. (Courtesy)
March 5, 2024, 7:06 pm
Backed by Microsoft and Cisco, Israel’s Team8 raises $500m to help build startups
Venture group plans to use fresh funds for building and investing in 30 startups in the areas of cyber, data infrastructure, fintech, digital health and AI
By Sharon Wrobel
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