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Israel Innovation Authority Launches NIS 100M ($33M USD) Call to Build National Quantum ...
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21 July 2026
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Fusion42 · 21 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
Israel's Innovation Authority is committing $33m to build a national quantum computing research hub that integrates at least three distinct quantum architectures (superconducting, trapped ion, neutral atom, photonic) and provides end-to-end hardware, software, and benchmarking services. The winning operator must deliver functional cloud-based QPU access within 12 months and full infrastructure by 18 months.
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If you've built quantum hardware or algorithms, Israel just created a buyer with a 12-month deadline and hard infrastructure requirements — and they're mandating three competing platforms, so whoever wins this contract will need to source and integrate your tech. If you're operating a quantum startup in or near Israel, you now have a testbed that skips the three-year wait to prove your application works.
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Quantum Computing · quantum-computing · national-infrastructure · r-and-d-hub · multi-platform-testbed · israel-deeptech