The government, the defense industries, Acubit, the Weizmann Institute, the Technion, and other leading academic institutions will cooperate in the field of quantum technologies
The Aerospace Industry, Rafael, Acubit, Ben Gurion University, the Technion, the Weizmann Institute, the Hebrew University, Bar Ilan University, and Ariel University launched the "Association for the Development of Quantum Technologies" in a ceremony held at the Aerospace Industry, as part of a program of the Innovation Authority of the Ministry of Economy and the Department of Media Development Fighting in the Ministry of Defense (due to). Israeli companies with knowledge and development capabilities in the field of quantum sensing participate in the consortium together with universities and the leading researchers in the field from academia. The purpose of the association is to develop technological innovation and promote the State of Israel as a power in the field of quantum, similar to what has been done in the field of cyber. As part of the activities at Maged, quantum technologies will be developed to provide breakthrough solutions for the civil and security fields. The cooperation between the government, academia and the business sector is an advantage over the foreign companies competing in the field, and will position Israel as a leader in the field of quantum technologies. The success of the Magegd companies in developing innovative technologies will significantly increase production and development in Israel and activity in the quantum field.
Harel Loker, Chairman of the Aerospace Industries: "The products of the Aerospace Industries are currently and have been at the cutting edge of technology in the world for decades. We are concerned that this situation will continue in the future and that is why we are investing in the development of quantum technology. This technology is considered revolutionary in the science of physics, but it is natural that the Aerospace Industry, as the largest technological and industrial company in Israel, would operate in this field. Just last week, the Aerospace Industry demonstrated to the Ministry of Defense a unique development for the benefit of the security of the State of Israel based on quantum sensing. We believe that together with the high-quality entities that are partners in Maged, we will lead Israel to become a world power in the field of quantum technologies."
The field of quantum sensing is an innovative field that deals with applied physics. Quantum science and technologies are divided into a number of topics, the main of which are: quantum computing, quantum communication and encryption, and advanced sensors. The association will focus on the research and development of generic technologies in the fields of sensing and time and frequency systems based on precise atomic clocks. The association's vision is to improve the measurement capabilities of fundamental physical quantities, such as time (atomic clocks), frequency, and gravity in systems such as communications, computer networks, medicine, border protection, earthquake prediction, and more. The purpose of the association is to improve the accuracy, stability, size, power consumption and price of quantum sensors, by developing a variety of technologies and generic methods in quantum sensing, for the purpose of realizing commercial products.
The Quantum Sensing Association was established as part of the Magnet Program of the Innovation Authority and the Ministry of Defense's Weapons Development Department, as part of the State of Israel's strategy to become a world leader in quantum developments. The Innovation Authority and PAAT are currently involved in formulating additional programs that will deal with various aspects of quantum technologies.
Aharon Aharon CEO of the Innovation Authority: "The Innovation Authority has set itself a goal, to develop the quantum sensing industry as one of the fields in the future waves of technology where there is already applied knowledge and a leading industry. The Authority has been integrating the R&D community in Israel for the past five years in the European flagship program, leading knowledge transfer projects alongside directing the many researchers in the academy on this subject to applied R&D, thereby enabling the sustainability of this advantage over the years.
Dr. Avinaam Stern, president of Acubit, entrepreneur and founder of the association: "Acubit as a time-frequency house in Israel that deals with sealed clocks and accurate time distribution considers the association of utmost importance to develop quantum technologies for the development of advanced sealed clocks and accurate time distribution that does not depend on .GPS. Accurate time is a critical element in all modern electronic systems, communication, computers, navigation and critical infrastructures such as power plants, transportation and more."
Dr. Irit Iden, Senior Vice President for Research and Development at Rafael, also participated in the conference: "Raphael has been dealing with quantum issues for over 15 years, the National Infrastructure Center (TALMI) which is located in the Armaments Division provides together with the Micro Mechanics Mems Center ( MEMS) products for the defense systems. Acubit, the Raphael subsidiary, develops sealed watches at the forefront of knowledge and deals with issues of time distribution. The Raphael company counts dozens of national knowledge infrastructures, on quantum topics and other core topics. These infrastructures and more bring Rafael to stand at the forefront of knowledge and technology in the defense system in Israel and around the world."
