The AI Institute is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 AI Acceleration Grants. This year’s awarded projects reflect the growing role of artificial intelligence across scientific disciplines, supporting innovative research in biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences, data science, and beyond.
The grant recipients will present their work at the AI Acceleration Grants Colloquium, a morning event featuring parallel sessions with short talks (10 minutes + 5 minutes Q&A) and opportunities for discussion during scheduled breaks.
AI Acceleration Grants – Awarded PIs (2026): Yoav Voichek, Asaph Aharoni, Noam Sobel, Michal Ramot, Uri Alon, Yifat Merbl, Michael Elbaum, Roy Bar‑Ziv, Yinon Rudich, Brian Berkowitz, Samer Gnaim, Nir Yosef, Eran Ofek, Noam Tal Hod