A recent global index evaluating the capacity of higher education institutions to foster artificial intelligence development has placed two Israeli universities within its top 30 rankings. The Technion – Israel Institute of Technology was ranked 25th, while Tel Aviv University was ranked 28th.

The rankings are based on a multifaceted assessment of each institution's ability to educate AI-focused talent, produce high-quality research, and facilitate the creation of AI-driven startups. These metrics are intended to measure the long-term impact of university programs on the global AI ecosystem. By securing these spots, both institutions are highlighted as significant contributors to the pipeline of professionals and innovators currently shaping the artificial intelligence sector.

While the index highlights the success of these specific Israeli institutions, it serves as a broader indicator of the country's ongoing investment in technological research and development. The report emphasizes that the ability to generate both academic research and commercial startups is a key indicator of an institution's influence in the rapidly evolving field of AI. No other Israeli universities were mentioned in the top 30 tier of this specific report.