Israel Innovation Authority And Israeli DDR&D (MAFAT) Launch NIS 150 Million Initiative to Advance Israel’s Next Generation of Photonic Chips
AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication
The Israel Innovation Authority and the Ministry of Defense's DDR&D have launched a NIS 150 million initiative to advance Israel's next generation of photonic chips. The program will establish an advanced integrated photonics infrastructure, providing end-to-end R&D services for companies, startups, and academic researchers. This initiative aims to address the gap between Israel's strong research capabilities and limited later-stage development infrastructure, strengthening national competitiveness in semiconductor and defense technologies. The selected facility will offer design, simulation, prototyping, testing, packaging, and support for scaling to manufacturing. The goal is to accelerate the development and commercialization of photonic chips in Israel, with the initiative expected to strengthen Israel's position in the global semiconductor industry. The program will help shorten the path from development to product and reduce technological barriers.
💡 Why It Matters
- · By bridging the gap between research and development, Israel can leverage its strong human capital and research advantages to drive innovation in the semiconductor industry.
- · This initiative enables the country to capitalize on its existing knowledge base and establish a national capability in integrated photonics.
