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This funding initiative targets integrated photonic chips as a foundational technology for next-generation semiconductor infrastructure and high-performance computing hardware. By establishing full-cycle R&D capabilities from design to volume manufacturing, the investment directly addresses critical bottlenecks in AI accelerator development and quantum communication systems where optical interconnects are essential. The move underscores a strategic shift toward photonics not merely as an incremental upgrade but as a core enabler for future computational architectures.
Israel Innovation Authority Funds Photonic Chip Development With NIS 150M
The Israel Innovation Authority and the Directorate of Defense Research & Development are investing up to NIS 150 million to advance the development of integrated photonic chips. This new initiative aims to establish research and development infrastructure, supporting the full cycle from research to commercialization and strengthening Israel’s position in the semiconductor industry.
A NIS 150 million investment from the Israel Innovation Authority and the Directorate of Defense Research & Development will establish new national infrastructure dedicated to the complete development cycle of integrated photonic chips. This initiative aims to support everything from initial design and simulation to prototype creation, testing,…
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