Fetch.ai Launches Innovation Lab in Partnership with Imperial College London at White City Campus

October 10, 2024, Cambridge UK– Fetch.ai, a company at the forefront of agent-based artificial intelligence, is proud to announce the launch of its London-based Innovation Lab in collaboration with I-X, Imperial College London's cutting-edge research institute. The new lab, located in Imperial’s White City Campus I‑Hub (Translation and Innovation Hub), will be a hub for advancing AI, machine learning, and autonomous systems, driving the creation of innovative solutions that address some of the world’s most pressing challenges.

I-X, Imperial College London’s flagship interdisciplinary research initiative, focuses on the convergence of AI, data science, and digital technologies to create transformative change across industries. The Fetch.ai Innovation Lab will foster collaboration between academia, industry, and Imperial’s high-caliber student population, pushing the boundaries of AI technology for real-world applications.

We are excited to continue our collaboration with I-X on this pioneering initiative,” said Sana Wajid, Chief Development Officer of Fetch.ai Innovation Labs. “Together, we aim to create a vibrant ecosystem that fosters innovation, nurtures talent, and brings together academia, industry, and government to drive meaningful technological advancements. Our $10 million funding commitment underscores our dedication to accelerating AI innovation and building a future where autonomous agents are seamlessly integrated into our everyday lives.

Imperial’s Science for Humanity strategy emphasizes the university’s founding pillar of being useful to wider society. The Fetch.ai Innovation Lab at I-X fits squarely within this framework, while leading advancements in the evolving AI sector.

The Innovation Lab’s Three Core Objectives:

Accelerating AI-Driven Innovation: Empowering Startups for Success

The Fetch.ai Startup Accelerator is designed to transform early-stage startups into AI-driven industry leaders. Fetch.ai has allocated $10 million in funding to support AI-driven projects through its global Innovation Labs, which currently include San Francisco, India, and London. This funding will play a key role in advancing research and scaling real-world applications built on Fetch.ai’s agent-based technology.

Fetch.ai Ambassador Innovator Club

The Ambassador Innovator Club fosters innovation within the Fetch.ai ecosystem by empowering innovators to build applications using AI agents. Through hackathons, workshops, and networking events, members gain access to resources and a vibrant community, driving groundbreaking ideas and growth.

Fetch.ai Internship Incubator Program

The Internship Incubator Program engages talented individuals in high-impact AI projects, offering hands-on experience and mentorship. Interns will work on real-world challenges using Fetch.ai’s agent technology, accelerating their careers while advancing AI-driven solutions. The lab will also host workshops and events to promote learning and showcase successful applications in the field.

We look forward to continuing our partnership with Fetch.ai and participating in this exciting initiative,” said Professor Sophia Yaliraki, I-X Co-Director for Engagement. “I-X’s involvement in the Innovation Lab marks another significant step in our mission to catalyze societal change through AI and digital technologies. This collaboration will not only foster innovation, enhancing the dynamic environment of White City, but will also contribute to our commitment to bringing academia, industry, policymakers, and the local community together to deliver safe and robust digital solutions for the common good.

The Fetch.ai Innovation Lab welcomes inquiries from industries and organizations interested in collaborating on AI-driven research, industrial PhD sponsorships, and other partnership opportunities.

About Fetch.ai

Fetch.ai, a Cambridge-based AI company, is redefining the possibilities of an intelligent and connected world through its AI agent-based technology. Fetch.ai's infrastructure technology enables developers and businesses to build, deploy & monetize through an agent-based modular platform for the new generation of AI applications. The company's core product, DeltaV, fuses Language Models (LLMs) and AI Agents to create an open and dynamic marketplace that connects users to services and reimagines the current search experience. For additional information visit: fetch.ai

About Fetch.ai Innovation Lab

The Fetch.ai Innovation Lab in San Francisco is a hub for advancing AI agent technology. It unites top talent from academia, research, and industry to create real-world solutions that benefit businesses and consumers. Through programs like the Ambassador Innovator Club, Internship Incubator, and Startup Accelerator, the lab fosters collaboration, offering resources, mentorship, and hands-on experience. Committed to shaping the future of AI, the Fetch.ai Innovation Lab drives scalable, autonomous solutions that transform industries and improve lives. For more information, please visit: innovationlab.fetch.ai