Israel Ranks Fourth in Private Quantum Investment as Sector Expands, According to Report

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• A report by the Israel Innovation Authority and C4IR Israel finds that Israel’s quantum sector grew from about five companies and 50 employees in 2019 to more than 20 companies and roughly 1,000 employees in 2025.
• Israeli quantum companies raised nearly $500 million in 2025, representing approximately 9% of global private quantum investment and ranking Israel fourth worldwide.
• The report recommends targeted investment in Israel’s technological strengths, stronger international partnerships and broader industry adoption, with a proposed 2027–2031 national initiative supporting infrastructure and workforce development.

PRESS RELEASE — A new report by the Israel Innovation Authority and C4IR Israel (which operates within the Israel Innovation Authority and is part of the World Economic Forum’s global C4IR Network), was released today, titled “Israel’s Quantum Ecosystem: Making Quantum Leaps Through Strategic Investment.” The report examines the rapid development of Israel’s quantum technology ecosystem, particularly quantum computing technologies and the distinctive innovation model supporting its growth.

The report finds that Israel has evolved within 6 years from a budding quantum industry into a highly concentrated and globally connected innovation ecosystem. The number of active Israeli quantum companies grew from approximately 5 in 2019 to more than 20 by 2025, while employment in quantum companies increased from approximately 50 to around 1,000 employees. In quantum computing alone, the number of companies increased from 1 to more than 10 during this period.