July 13, 2025: In a bold move to accelerate artificial intelligence research and development, the Israeli government has launched a NIS 44 million (USD 13.2 million) funding initiative to create and open high-quality public databases. The effort is a joint venture led by the Israel Innovation Authority, the Ministry of Economy and Industry, and the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security.
The goal of the initiative is to build a strong, accessible data infrastructure across key sectors such as agrotech, healthcare, climate, and security. By making diverse and high-quality datasets available to startups and researchers, the government hopes to drive innovation and foster cutting-edge AI solutions.
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“Data is the raw material for training artificial intelligence models that create groundbreaking solutions in many fields,” said Dror Bin, CEO of the Innovation Authority. The initiative is a major step in advancing Israel’s national AI plan, which emphasizes collaboration, up-to-date information, and unified data sources.
A key focus of the program is inclusivity, with specific efforts to involve peripheral communities and promote nationwide participation in the tech-driven economy. The government believes that by democratizing access to data, it can empower more regions to become hubs of innovation.