Quantum Computing and AI

National AI Directorate announces 'Project Nexus' to develop, build quantum computer in Israel

Israel's national AI strategy backs a locally produced quantum computer and physical AI tools to secure tech sovereignty and future global leadership.

|ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN
A quantum computer and an Israeli flag. Ilustrative.
Portrait of a female researcher standing before a quantum computer. (Ilustrative)

Israeli startup Qedma helps IBM outperform top supercomputer using quantum technology

Qedma’s algorithms enabled IBM’s quantum computer to overcome noise and achieve a scientific computing advantage with potential commercial applications.

|ByASSAF GILEAD/GLOBES/TNS
Portrait of a female researcher standing before a quantum computer. (Ilustrative)

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

“AI requires, on one hand, a lot of technology, which Israel excels in, but also from the other end, it needs for the data centers, lots of land and lots of energy, which Israel does not have."

|ByFELICE FRIEDSON/THE MEDIA LINE
Q-Factor is led by professors from the Technion, the Weizmann Institute, and experts in the world of deep-tech startups.

Q-Factor emerges as Israel’s latest quantum computing developer with $24 million seed investment

The investment, which included NFX, TPY Capital, and Intel Capital, aims to commercialize a quantum computing project developed by professors from the Technion and Weizmann Institute.

|ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN

Q-Day Is the new Y2K, only bigger -opinion

If we don’t act now, the problem will become unmanageable. The lesson from Y2K is that coordinated preparation works

MARCH 19, 2026ByESTI PESHIN , JESSE VAN GRIENSVEN
Portrait of a female researcher standing before a quantum computer. (Ilustrative)

‘Harvest now, decrypt later’: Why quantum encryption matters for Israel’s security

“Countries and organizations face continuous attacks from state actors and advanced groups, including actors in Iran collecting data today to decrypt in the future,” said expert Tal Inbar.

JANUARY 28, 2026ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN
Computational chip (Illustrative)

Ex-cyber chief: 'Q-day' could lead to hacking of nuclear weapons

“What will be the October 7 in the cyber space and are we ready for it? To meet this kind of challenge, we need to build better resilience, improve the culture of sharing, change all of the time."

MARCH 25, 2025ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
A missile is launched during a joint exercise called the 'Great Prophet 17', in the southwest of Iran, December 24, 2021. Picture taken December 24, 2021.

The Rise of Quantum Computing

Discover the transformative potential of quantum computing with our comprehensive guide. From theoretical foundations to practical applications and future prospects

FEBRUARY 1, 2024ByMAXWELL STERLING