Amir Naveh
Amir Naveh is co-founder and chief product officer of the Israeli quantum software company ClassiqClassiqClassiq develops quantum computing software for enterprise and research teams, combining algorithm modeling, automated circuit synthesis and execution across hardware with Qmod, AI assistance and simulation environments.Open the full entry. A veteran of the Israeli military’s Talpiot technology unit, he co-founded Classiq in 2020 with Nir MinerbiNir MinerbiNir Minerbi is the co-founder and chief executive officer of Classiq, a quantum computing software company. In October 2026 Intel announced a definitive agreement to acquire Classiq; the deal has not yet closed.Open the full entry and his father, Yehuda NavehYehuda NavehYehuda Naveh is co-founder and chief technology officer of the Israeli quantum software company Classiq. A quantum computing expert, he did research at the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology and at IBM, leaving IBM after 20 years to co-found Classiq in 2020 with his son Amir Naveh and Nir Minerbi. In October 2026 Intel announced the acquisition of Classiq.Open the full entry. In October 2026 IntelIntelIntel is a semiconductor company headquartered in Santa Clara, California, founded by Robert Noyce and Gordon Moore in 1968; it introduced the 4004 microprocessor in 1971, its x86 processors have long powered personal computers, it has pursued a foundry strategy since 2021, and Lip-Bu Tan has been its chief executive officer since 2025.Open the full entry announced the acquisition of Classiq.
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2020Co-Founding Classiq
He and Nir Minerbi both served in the Israeli military’s Talpiot technology unit; inspired by his father Yehuda Naveh’s quantum expertise, they founded Classiq in 2020.[1]
December 2023Quantum Application Library on GitHub
Classiq published on GitHub a suite of quantum applications, algorithms, functions and tutorials built with its platform, including the Shor, Grover and HHL algorithms. Naveh said: “This open repository places many of the common quantum programs at your fingertips.”[2]
October 2026Intel Announces Acquisition of Classiq
In October 2026 Intel announced the acquisition of Classiq, which is to become Intel’s global development center for quantum computing on completion. He and his father together hold about 9 percent of the company’s shares.[3]
Sources
- #9 Classiq: Ahead of the quantum software game (opens in a new window)
- Classiq Unveils Comprehensive Suite of Quantum Applications on GitHub, Driving the Future of Quantum Computing Implementation (opens in a new window)
- Father and son founders to rake in $200m from Classiq sale (opens in a new window)