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Israel has rolled out a national supercomputer to be used by the high-tech industry and academia at low cost (see also). As part of the National Program for AI R&D Infrastructure (Telem Program), it will allocate computing resources to high-tech firms (70%) and research groups (30%).

Senior U.S. and Israeli officials including Israel’s Foreign Minister and the US Ambassador to Israel have launched, in Jerusalem, a strategic partnership on artificial intelligence. The agreement forms part of the Pax Silica initiative, a framework advancing advanced technology collaboration.

Israel has awarded grants totaling $4.2 million, to 18 projects spanning renewable energy, energy storage, alternative fuels, and advanced infrastructure technologies. They include eStreet’s vehicle charging, and Solarwin’s smart solar shading system

At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang unveiled a supercomputer based on its next-generation AI Rubin platform. Its six microchips, all have an Israeli pedigree. Huang said Israel’s Mellanox made Nvidia the biggest communications company in the world.

Israeli company Rom, part of the Luzon Group, has developed Morphit, which produces strong and durable construction materials from mixed building debris. The technology was developed by Israeli companies Practical Innovation, the Plastics and Rubber Center, together with the Shenkar College.

Israel has launched a national space lab (at ground level) to lower barriers for domestic satellite, space tech development. Backed by NIS 60 million, Israel’s new Access to Space lab will offer discounted launch, testing, and in‑orbit services to accelerate space innovation.

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has successfully demonstrated an innovative system to protect Israel’s borders. It is based on intelligence-gathering using sensors and the most advanced AI in the field.  Weapons near the border area are deployed autonomously, but remotely managed by the IDF.

Israel’s first vertiport for electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, or eVTOLs, will be built at Tel Aviv’s Atidim Park. It will initially serve medical drone deliveries with aviation authority approval, as the city prepares within three years for electric air taxis aimed at easing chronic traffic congestion.

Israel’s Eyesatop is reshaping drone tactics and emergency response with a synchronized system for multiple drones to be operated simultaneously.  Fight fires, deliver supplies, avoid ambushes, or protect crowds (e.g. Bondi beach). Eyesatop provides a huge range of tactical options in complex scenarios.

Israel is launching a NIS 15 million government initiative to promote technological entrepreneurship within Druze and Circassian society. Two innovation centers in the north of Israel will connect aspiring entrepreneurs to high-tech companies, academia, investors, and mentors.