The OECD.AI Policy Navigator

The National Program for Artificial Intelligence is a multi-year program, budgeted at about NIS 1 billion so far. It relies on a central directorate and on theimplementation capabilities of its member organizations. Its operations include coordinating the work of all relevant governmental entities. The Program is intended tomaintain Israel's global leadership on AI including Research, Infrastructure, Talent, Data, Regulatory Environment, and AI Adoption

BizData is a free, 24/7 digital advisory service developed by Israel’s Ministry of Economy to support businesses and entrepreneurs. The AI‑powered system provides business guidance alongside relevant government and public information, enabling users to access planning, regulatory and market insights through a single, easy‑to‑use interface. Its purpose is to help businesses make informed decisions about establishment, growth and operations without needing to consult multiple sources.

This initiative aims to improve financial services, reduce costs, and boost innovation. It promotes responsible AI use while addressing risks like bias, data misuse, and lack of transparency. The initiative focuses on flexible, sector-specific regulation. Policymakers and regulators are working together to ensure fair, safe, and effective AI integration that benefits consumers and supports sustainable financial growth.

The expert forum will assist in developing a governmental strategy and policy for promoting the safe use of artificial intelligence, aiming to encourage innovation and maximize the technology’s social and economic benefits.

The national program’s Scientific Advisory Committee, the PBC is happy to launch a new Call for Proposals: AI for Science Moonshot. The term "Moonshot" is used here to describe an ambitious and groundbreaking project aimed at achieving a goal perceived as difficult or nearly impossible, but which has the potential to revolutionize a given domain with far-reaching implications for technological and overall progress.