I-X will host Fetch.ai’s newest Innovation Lab at their White City base as an extension of an existing partnership.

Fetch.ai, a company at the forefront of agent-based artificial intelligence, have been members of I-X Business Partners since last autumn, and this new addition marks nearly a year of collaborative innovation across Imperial’s ecosystem.

The new lab, located in Imperial’s White City Campus, 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.

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 Sana Wajid Chief Development Officer, Fetch.ai Innovation Lab

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-calibre student population, pushing the boundaries of AI technology for real-world applications.

Objective-focused innovation at Imperial

Imperial’s Science for humanity strategy puts emphasis on the university’s founding pillar to be useful to wider society. The Fetch.ai Innovation Lab at I-X fits squarely within that criteria, while being at the forefront of the latest technology and thinking around the evolving AI sector.

The Innovation Lab’s three core objectives are:

1. 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. As part of its commitment to accelerating AI adoption and innovation, Fetch.ai has allocated $10 million in funding to support AI-driven projects through the global Fetch.ai Innovation Labs which currently include San Francisco, India and London. This funding will be instrumental in advancing research and scaling real-world applications built on Fetch.ai’s agent-based technology.
2. 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.
3. 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 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."

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 Professor Sophia Yaliraki I-X Co-Director for Engagement

“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 catalyse 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.

For more information on how to get involved visit the dedicated website.