Israel Launches National Quantum Computer Tender as Part of Broader AI Sovereignty Strategy

Israel launched Project Nexus, a national tender to establish a domestically produced quantum computing platform as the first major implementation step in its national AI strategy aimed at strengthening technological sovereignty and supporting global competitiveness. The government said the quantum platform will support multiple quantum computing technologies developed within Israel, although it did not disclose technical specifications, funding, timelines or participating organizations. Israel also issued Requests for Information for a national Physical AI testing ground and for future development of sovereign foundation AI models, expanding its broader strategy for advanced computing infrastructure. Israel has launched a national tender to establish a domestically produced…