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Israel-Intel Partnership Aims to Expand STEM and AI Education Nationwide
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Israel and Intel Sign Agreement to Boost STEM and AI Education
On September 24, 2026, the Israeli Ministry of Education and U.S. technology company Intel signed a cooperation agreement in New York. The pact, announced by the Prime Minister’s Office, seeks to broaden Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) curricula and embed artificial-intelligence (AI) training across Israeli schools. Key components include mentoring programs in which Intel engineers will work directly with teachers and students, and the continuation of the STARTCUP championship that highlights student-developed AI projects.
Background: “Fostering the Future Together” Initiative
The agreement is part of “Fostering the Future Together,” an international coalition launched by U.S. First Lady Melania Trump to empower children in the digital age and improve online safety. In Israel, the initiative is led by Sara Netanyahu, wife of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and aligns with broader efforts to prepare Israeli youth for a technology-driven economy.
Official Statements & Responses
Both officials highlighted the role of Intel’s engineers as mentors and the expected expansion of joint activities in schools and local authorities.
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- Intel’s global Artificial Intelligence Festival features participants from 35 countries and will showcase four winning Israeli projects from the previous STARTCUP competition.
- The mentoring program will pair Intel employees with educators nationwide, though exact numbers of mentors and schools have not been disclosed.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I am proud to lead in Israel this important initiative of US First Lady Melania Trump, whose goal is to ensure that our children have a safe, advanced future filled with opportunities,” — Sara Netanyahu, prime minister
- “open new opportunities for Israeli students to learn about artificial intelligence and technology alongside the very people who develop them. The company’s engineers will mentor students and teachers and help expand STEM education.” — Minister Yoav Kisch, education minister