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According to the latest data from the Innovation Authority, between 300 and 400 graduates enter the job market in artificial intelligence (AI) research roles each year, but this is still not enough.
Hanan Brand, head of the authority’s startups division, explained that given the insufficient numbers, “the development of AI talent is essential to maintaining Israel’s leadership in this area,” and said that this gap widens every year.
As part of this, Israel has allocated 7 million shekels to attract 200 international AI experts over the next three years, in order to remain competitive in the global AI race.
For this, three organizations have been chosen which will be responsible for identifying and attracting 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.
