Nvidia Builds Israel Supercomputer Boosts Regional Economy

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said on Feb. 4, 2026 that the company is building the 'Israel 1' supercomputer in northern Israel and expects deep economic effects. Speaking at Dassault Systèmes' 3DEXPERIENCE conference, Huang linked the project to downstream growth in startups, universities, and industry and noted Israel's gaps in infrastructure and skilled personnel. The announcement accompanies an expanded 'physical AI' partnership with Dassault.