Innovation Center for Artificial Intelligence strengthens partnerships

On 1 September, the Innovation Centre for Artificial Intelligence (ICAI) officially became a collaboration of 18 Dutch knowledge institutions, including CWI. With the signing of the agreement by these institutions, a nationwide ecosystem of knowledge institutions is now involved, strengthening the governance of the ICAI network.

Publication date
10 Sep 2024

This official partnership marks a significant step in strengthening the ICAI community, with the goal of ensuring a sustainable future for the network and all partners within the labs. ICAI will continue to focus on attracting, developing, and retaining AI talent, as well as achieving impact through the research conducted in the labs. All efforts will be aligned with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Moreover, ICAI will transition from focusing on initiating ideas and creating impact to now concentrating on fully realizing that impact within and alongside the broader ecosystem. The emphasis will be on building bridges between the labs, sharing experiences and content, and showcasing the impact of the labs through blogs and videos.

Frontrunner

With this strengthened collaboration and renewed focus, ICAI builds on the knowledge and experience gained since its inception in 2018, and positions itself as a frontrunner in the Dutch AI sector. By joining forces with knowledge institutions across the country, ICAI is committed not only to academic excellence but also to the practical application of AI technologies that have a positive impact on society. The collective efforts in the labs, supported by network partners, promise a future where AI plays a crucial role in addressing societal challenges and fostering innovation in the Netherlands.

About ICAI

The Innovation Center for Artificial Intelligence brings together knowledge institutes, industry, and governmental and societal partners in the Netherlands to develop talent and technology in the area of artificial intelligence. Its mission is to keep the Netherlands at the forefront of knowledge and talent development in AI. Central aim is creating and nurturing a national AI knowledge and talent ecosystem.

Labs

CWI is a partner in two ICAI Labs: Cultural AI Lab and Explainable AI for Health Lab.

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