Nvidia is significantly ramping up its presence in Israel by planning a vast R&D and data campus in the country’s north, which could become part of Israel’s largest tech campus. The chip giant recently issued a Request for Information (RFI) to acquire 70–120 dunams (roughly 30 acres) of land in areas such as Zichron Yaakov, Haifa, or the Jezreel Valley. The proposed campus will cover up to 180,000 m² and will be strategically positioned near major highways and public transportation lines.
Global real estate firm Colliers has been appointed to manage the site search, with a submission deadline of July 23. Nvidia’s vision for this new facility includes accommodating thousands of employees potentially tripling its current 5,000-person workforce in Israel. Once completed, it may become the company’s largest R&D hub outside the United States.
From Run: AI to Supercomputers: Building on Past Investments
This major development follows a string of strategic investments Nvidia has made in Israel’s largest tech campus over the years. Earlier in 2025, the company unveiled a $500 million AI research and data center at Mevo Carmel, housing a 10,000 m² facility with 30 MW power capacity, marking it as the most powerful data center in the country.
Nvidia’s Israel operations are already home to the Israel‑1 supercomputer, one of the world’s top 500 machines, used both for internal development and for empowering the broader tech ecosystem. The company’s $700 million acquisition of Run: AI and its earlier $7 billion buyout of Mellanox Technologies further highlight Israel’s strategic role in Nvidia’s global operations.
These moves align with Israel’s renowned strengths in AI, semiconductor engineering, and chip design—sectors that Nvidia has heavily leaned into. The company currently runs seven R&D sites in Israel, including in Tel Aviv, Ra’anana, Jerusalem, and Beersheba.
Strategic Boost to Nvidia Israel’s Innovation Economy
The proposed northern Israel campus is expected to be a game-changer for the local high-tech economy. If realized, it could become part of Israel’s largest tech campus and one of the largest private technology developments in the country. Officials predict the site could rival or even surpass Intel’s facilities in scale, creating thousands of direct and indirect job opportunities.
According to Dror Bin, CEO of the Israel Innovation Authority, Nvidia’s growing investment “highlights Israel’s global leadership in innovation” and reflects a long-term commitment to nurturing deep tech and AI research locally. Amid a global AI race and geopolitical shifts in semiconductor supply chains, Nvidia’s move strengthens U.S.-Israel tech ties while reinforcing Israel’s status as a strategic R&D powerhouse.
If the timeline proceeds smoothly, construction could begin within a few years, with the site operational by 2030. Nvidia’s northern Israel campus stands poised to redefine the country’s tech landscape, ushering in a new era of AI innovation, infrastructure expansion, and global collaboration.
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https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/tech-and-start-ups/article-860119
