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Israel's quantum leap: Building a national hub for the next tech revolution - interview

From Jerusalem Post · () English

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  • Israel plans to establish a national quantum-computing research and development center to foster collaboration among its tech companies.
  • The center aims to enable Israeli firms to test, integrate, and refine quantum technologies, creating a "full stack" of quantum computing capabilities based on local innovation.
  • This initiative seeks to position Israel as a leader in the burgeoning quantum computing field, leveraging its existing strengths in specialized technology development.

Israel is poised to create a national quantum-computing research and development center, a strategic move aimed at accelerating the country's participation in the next technological revolution. Dror Bin, CEO of the Israel Innovation Authority, believes the nation must act decisively to capitalize on the rapid advancements in quantum computing.

Until just a few years ago, it was seen as something which is too futuristic and will not happen in our generation. But in the last few years, there was really an acceleration in the development of such computers.

— Dror BinBin's perspective on the rapid advancement of quantum computing technology.

Bin described the proposed center as a crucial environment for Israeli companies to test, combine, and refine the diverse technologies required for advanced quantum systems. He noted that Israel already hosts a cluster of companies developing quantum technologies, with some being leaders in specific components. In 2025, approximately 10% of global private investment in early-stage quantum computing companies was directed toward Israeli firms.

The primary challenge, according to Bin, is integration. While various Israeli companies excel in developing processors, algorithms, or controllers, the national center would provide a shared space to integrate these elements. This would enable the creation of a "full stack" of a quantum computer built on Israeli technology, fostering collaboration and competition within a specialized ecosystem.

Some of them are already category leaders in some components of the future quantum computers.

— Dror BinBin describing the strength of Israeli companies in the quantum computing sector.

Bin clarified that the immediate goal is not to build a complete quantum computer but to establish a robust R&D lab. This facility will allow different hardware and software components to be tested, integrated, and benchmarked, ensuring their compatibility. This practical approach aligns with Israel's technology model of specialization, collaboration, and strategic competition, aiming to make outsized contributions in areas where it holds a distinct advantage. The development is expected to yield usable quantum applications before 2030.

The thesis is that things that probably would take a regular computer many years, hundreds of years, thousands of years to solve, a quantum computer would be able to solve very quickly.

— Dror BinBin explaining the potential power of quantum computers over classical systems.
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