# Israel MOD Engages LightSolver on Photonic Computing

On October 29, 2026, LightSolver, a CollPlant subsidiary, announced a paid collaboration with Israel’s Ministry of Defense to develop photonic computing technology. The announcement does not disclose the collaboration’s value, detailed scope, or contract number, so its procurement scale and specific deliverables are not yet clear. Separately, CollPlant’s board approved a proposed name change to OptiPhi Computing Ltd. on November 4; shareholders are scheduled to vote on November 24, and the proposed OPHI ticker remains subject to approval and exchange confirmation.

- The MOD collaboration signals a defense-sponsored development effort in photonic computing, but the available details do not establish a broader framework or define additional supplier requirements.
- Contractors and technology suppliers evaluating the opportunity should distinguish this paid collaboration from an open solicitation; no value, contract number, or detailed scope has been disclosed.
- The proposed corporate and ticker changes are pending shareholder and exchange steps; procurement teams should use the current company and subsidiary names when identifying the entities involved.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Information Technology
**Published:** November 04, 2026

### Government Entities
- Israel Ministry of Defense

### Vendors
- LightSolver Ltd. (awardee)
- CollPlant Biotechnologies Ltd. ()

### Sources
- [$CLGN secured a Ministry of Defense framework contract on October 29. Its board approved a proposed name change to OptiPhi Computing Ltd. on November 4. The company is moving fast.

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