The National Digital Directorate and the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology announced today (January 19, 2026) 13 new government projects that will receive support within the framework of the second call for proposals for the integration of artificial intelligence in the work of government ministries. This is a large-scale initiative to promote artificial intelligence applications in government ministries and their subordinate units, with the aim of improving citizen services, streamlining work processes, and advancing the public sector into the era of artificial intelligence.
As part of the program, with a total investment of approximately NIS 40 million, led by the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology and the National Digital Directorate, the selected projects will receive professional guidance from AI experts from the public sector and academia, dedicated training, and regulatory guidance that will ensure the responsible implementation of the technology in government ministries. The selected projects will receive professional guidance from AI experts from the public sector and academia, dedicated training, and regulatory guidance that will ensure the responsible implementation of the technology in government ministries. This initiative is a continuation of the success of the first phase, which began in 2023 and included an investment of NIS 50 million in nine groundbreaking government projects that are currently in advanced development stages.
Gila Gamliel, Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology: “This is a second and significant phase led by the Ministry to implement artificial intelligence technology in government ministries. The AI revolution will not skip any citizen, and we are here to ensure that every citizen in Israel will benefit from the fruits of progress and the most innovative and efficient services. Artificial intelligence is not just a technology – it is a lever for improving quality of life, streamlining government services, and strengthening Israel‘s leadership on the international stage. The selected projects will bring about a fundamental change in the way the government provides services to citizens and will constitute a digital leap forward for the public sector.”
Quote from Shira Lev-Ami, Director General of the National Digital Directorate: “The selection of 13 outstanding projects within the framework of the call for proposals for artificial intelligence reflects a profound change in the way the government operates. Artificial intelligence is no longer just a technological tool, but an engine for cultural, managerial, and conceptual change. The projects selected address the core of public activity and will require courage, partnership, and new thinking to implement them successfully. They will serve as a learning model for the entire government and will enable the implementation of artificial intelligence on a broad scale, for the benefit of building a smarter, more service-oriented, and higher-quality government for the citizens of Israel.”
Among the winning projects are innovative and groundbreaking initiatives in government ministries and their subordinate units, which are expected to impact various areas of life – health, education, employment, environment, and citizen service:
- Ministry of Health: Development of a GenAI system for smart summarization of discharge letters from hospitalization, with the aim of shortening processes and reducing burdens in medical centers;
- Ministry of Education: Development of a GenAI system for writing and managing personalized learning plans (Tal’a) for students entitled to special education;
- Tax Authority: Establishment of an AI-based voice bot infrastructure to improve the quality of citizen response and streamline service;
- Population and Immigration Authority: Use of AI for smart and automatic response to public inquiries at service centers.
- Nature and Parks Authority: Use of artificial intelligence to identify and prevent wildlife poisoning and to reduce human-wildlife conflict.
- Ministry of Finance: Development of an AI-based salary simulator for accurate calculation of the implications of salary changes for public sector employees.
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