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MP Teams With Israel Innovation Authority At Davos For Tech Growth

The Madhya Pradesh government held strategic talks with the Israel Innovation Authority at the World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos. Discussions centered on adopting Israel's innovation-driven model in areas like quantum technology, defense, and water solutions. The state also engaged with AI company TouchLab to explore partnerships in artificial intelligence and digital technologies. Both interactions aim to establish formal collaboration frameworks for pilot projects and institutional linkages to drive technology-led development.

Key Points: MP, Israel Innovation Authority Forge Tech Partnership at WEF 2026

  • Focus on Israel's innovation model
  • Quantum & defense tech collaboration
  • Structured G2G engagements & pilots
  • Leveraging India-Israel frameworks
  • AI partnership talks with TouchLab
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WEF 2026: Madhya Pradesh engages with Israel Innovation Authority for technology collaboration

Madhya Pradesh explores quantum, AI & defense tech collaboration with Israel Innovation Authority at Davos WEF 2026 for sustainable growth.

"explore avenues for collaboration in technology-led economic growth - MP Government Press Release"

Davos, January 19

The Madhya Pradesh government held discussions with Alon Stopel, Chairman of the Israel Innovation Authority, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum 2026, to explore avenues for collaboration in technology-led economic growth, a press release said.

According to the MP government, the interaction focused on Israel's innovation-driven development model, particularly across frontier areas such as quantum technologies, education technology, defence technologies, and water solutions. Stopel highlighted Israel's strong R&D ecosystem, underpinned by significant private-sector participation and co-investment models that align public support with commercial viability.

Madhya Pradesh expressed interest in building partnerships in the civil technology domain through structured government-to-government engagements, pilot projects, and startup-led demonstrations. Opportunities were discussed to leverage existing India-Israel cooperation frameworks, including joint pilots, technology demonstration initiatives, and co-investment mechanisms supporting startups and commercially viable enterprises.

Both sides noted the potential to explore a formal collaboration framework to facilitate technology pilots, innovation partnerships, and institutional linkages between Madhya Pradesh and Israel, the release said.

The parties agreed to continue discussions to identify priority sectors, pilot opportunities, and suitable institutional mechanisms to advance India-Israel innovation collaboration with Madhya Pradesh as a key partner.

The engagement underscores Madhya Pradesh's commitment to global innovation partnerships that drive sustainable growth and technology-led development, the release stated.

Earlier today, the Madhya Pradesh (MP) government held a strategic interaction with Herve Couraye, Advisor to TouchLab, on the sidelines of the forum to explore collaboration opportunities in artificial intelligence and emerging digital technologies, a press release said.

According to the MP government, TouchLab, an AI-focused company with operations across the UK, Tokyo, and the United States, shared its global perspective on advanced AI applications and its participation in the upcoming global AI Summit. The company is currently at a proof-of-concept stage for an AI Centre, opening avenues for future expansion and partnerships.

WEF 2026 operates under the theme 'A Spirit of Dialogue' to address geopolitical tension and economic uncertainty, and the annual meeting in Davos features record government participation, including about 400 political leaders and 65 heads of state.

- ANI

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Priya S
Quantum tech and AI collaborations sound exciting, but I hope our state universities and local MSMEs are included in this partnership. True innovation must benefit our grassroots industries and create skilled jobs here in Bhopal and Indore, not just remain in elite circles.
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Rohit P
Water solutions! That's the key takeaway for me. Israel turned a desert green. MP faces water scarcity in many regions. If this partnership brings affordable drip irrigation and water management tech to our farmers, it will be a game-changer. Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan, Jai Vigyan!
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Sarah B
As someone working in the Indian tech startup space, the co-investment model mentioned is crucial. Government grants are helpful, but aligning public support with private commercial viability is what scales innovations. Hope this leads to tangible funding avenues for our deeptech startups.
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Aman W
Good initiative, but a word of caution. We must ensure the 'structured government-to-government engagements' don't get lost in bureaucratic red tape. We've seen many such discussions at Davos that fizzle out. The focus should be on quick, actionable pilot projects with clear metrics.
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Nisha Z
EdTech collaboration is the silent winner here. Post-NEP, we need quality digital education tools that work in our regional languages and low-bandwidth areas. If Israel's innovation can help bridge our urban-rural education gap, that would be a massive achievement for MP. 👍

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