According to the latest data from the Innovation Authority, there are between 300 and 400 graduates with advanced degrees entering the job market annually in research roles in Artificial Intelligence (AI), but this is not enough.
Hanan Brand, head of the authority’s startup division, explained that given the insufficient number, “expanding AI talent is critical to maintaining Israel’s leadership in this field,” and stated that this gap grows every year.
In this framework, Israel has allocated NIS 7 million to attract 200 international AI experts over the next three years, in order to remain competitive in the global AI race.
Three organizations were chosen to identify and recruit experts, prioritizing Israeli citizens who wish to return to the country or those eligible under the Law of Return.
Although Israel is among the top 10 ecosystems for AI, it faces significant challenges in unlocking the full potential of this revolutionary technology, which would require a long-term strategy to boost education, academic research, and provide adequate infrastructure for advanced AI models.