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Classiq founders. From right: Nir Minerbi, Amir Naveh and Dr. Yehuda Naveh

‘Nobody knew how to communicate with a quantum computer’: How Classiq landed Intel's $2.3B deal

Classiq co-founder Nir Minerbi says the landmark deal could transform Intel into a leader in quantum computing, with its Israeli team spearheading the strategy; the 35-year-old entrepreneur explains why he chose a sale over an IPO and why the quantum revolution may finally be approaching

Sophie Schulman/Calcalist | 10.29.26

Intel to acquire Israeli quantum startup Classiq for $2.3 billion in record deal

The six-year-old company, which develops software for quantum computers, is being acquired in a cash-and-stock deal that could become the largest exit in quantum computing history; its 150 employees and investors stand to receive substantial payouts

Sophie Shulman, Calcalist | 10.26.26

Israeli startup Qedma tackles quantum computing’s biggest weakness

Founded by Technion and Hebrew University researchers, Qedma uses software to tame quantum errors. Its work with IBM has now helped demonstrate quantum advantage on commercially available technology.

ynet Global | 09.09.26

The two modular cryogenic system units are designed to sit side by side and connect quantum processors

IBM builds ultra-cold modular system to scale next-generation quantum computers

IBM says the linked cryogenic modules can cool to below 15 millikelvin and support far more chip connections, advancing its plan to build a fault-tolerant quantum computer by 2029

ynet Global | 08.20.26

מחשב קוונטום של המרכז הישראלי למחשוב קוונטי

Israel launches national quantum computer and Physical AI race

Government launches plans for a homegrown quantum computer, Physical AI infrastructure and advanced AI models as countries compete for control of the technologies shaping the future

Israel Wullman | 08.05.26

Qedma’s software stack uses error characterization, suppression and mitigation to improve the accuracy of quantum-computing applications

Quantum computers have an error problem. This Israeli startup says it has a fix

Qedma has integrated its QESEM software with Quantinuum’s platform, aiming to reduce hardware errors and let researchers run larger, more complex quantum calculations with greater accuracy

ynet Global | 07.24.26

L-R: Tal David of Quantum Art and Nir Minerbi of Classiq

Israeli quantum startups Quantum Art, Classiq in talks for Wall Street listings at up to $5B each

The Israeli companies are negotiating advanced SPAC mergers as investors pour money into quantum computing, with Quantum Art potentially becoming the country’s first publicly traded quantum firm by the end of 2026

Sophie Shulman, Calcalist | 07.12.26

After AI: why quantum computing is emerging as the next major technology race

Quantum computing is shifting from research to commercial reality as governments and tech giants accelerate investment; With major economic potential across industries, the race is no longer about possibility, but who will lead the next computing revolution

Bar Clara Mendez McConnon | 06.29.26

Israel aims to become an AI superpower; price tag could reach tens of billions of dollars

Israel’s push to become an AI superpower includes a 100,000-GPU plan and sovereign infrastructure, amid warnings over cost and execution

Raphael Kahan | 06.25.26

המעבד החדש למחשבים קוואנטיים, מאג'ורנה 2

Microsoft unveils Solara, Android-based OS built for AI agent devices

At Build in San Francisco, Microsoft reveals Solara, a new cloud-managed operating system for future AI agent devices, alongside a Majorana 2 quantum chip and new tools shaped in part by its Israeli R&D teams

Israel Wullman | 06.03.26

IBM to invest $10 billion in race to build first large-scale quantum computer

Tech giant says funding will support R&D, manufacturing, partnerships and acquisitions as US pushes to secure quantum edge over China

Calcalist | 05.29.26

Israel isn’t chasing the future, it’s building it

From AI infrastructure and cybersecurity to quantum computing and autonomous systems, Israeli startups and engineers are positioning the country at the center of the next global technology revolution

ynet Global | 05.21.26

SkyBeam Venture Partners launches platform for Israel’s next tech leaders

Early-stage $250m fund will back Israeli venture managers and startups in AI infrastructure, cybersecurity, quantum computing and other deep-tech sectors

ynet Global | 05.15.26

Quantum Machines founders Nissim Ofek, Itamar Sivan and Yonatan Cohen

Quantum Machines buys QHarbor, opens Dutch office to expand Europe operations

Israeli quantum computing company opens a Delft office to expand its European software operations, adding Dutch startup’s tools for automated experimentation, data management and system-level coordination

ynet Global | 05.11.26

NVIDIA launches open AI models for quantum computing

Chipmaker says new Ising models speed quantum calibration and error correction, aiming to help researchers build more reliable, scalable systems

ynet Global | 04.14.26