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At Idiap, we believe that Artificial Intelligence (AI) should serve society as a whole.

Through research, innovation, and education, we harness the potential of AI to address pressing societal challenges and contribute to healthier, more fulfilling lives for people of all ages.

Founded on the humanist vision of Angelo Dalle Molle, Idiap has been at the forefront of AI research for more than 30 years. At the core of his vision was the conviction that AI should benefit society and be guided by the principles of inclusivity, ethics, and human well-being. Today, we continue to pursue scientific excellence while addressing real-world societal needs, from health and sustainability to inclusion and the responsible development of AI.

To advance this mission, we invite individuals, foundations, and organizations to support our work. Your donation can help us advance research promote gender balance and inclusion and support young researchers at the doctoral and postdoctoral levels.

By supporting Idiap, you contribute to the development of AI that not only advances scientific knowledge but also creates meaningful and lasting benefits for society.

At a glance, your donation can support initiatives such as:

Advancing research with high societal impact, including

  • Human Health – cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, mental health, elderly care, personalized medicine, immunotherapy, eye disease
  • Environmental Sustainability – energy-efficient AI, climate resilience, sustainable resource management
  • Assistive Technologies – advanced prosthetics, accessible communication, robotics assistance for persons with disabilities
  • Inclusive Democracy – digital literacy, misinformation detection, participatory governance
  • Privacy and Protection – bias control, privacy-preserving technologies, child protection

Encouraging gender balance and inclusion in AI research, including:

· Inspiring girls and young women to explore careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)

· Supporting talented female researchers through PhD and postdoctoral positions, scholarships and fellowships

· Enabling research stays, international collaborations and participation in scientific conferences

· Helping women researchers develop their expertise and pursue independent careers in AI

Supporting young researchers at doctoral and postdoctoral levels, including

· Supporting talented PhD students and postdoctoral researchers in developing their expertise

· Funding research positions, scholarships and fellowships

· Enabling research stays, international collaborations and participation in scientific conferences

· Providing training and other opportunities to help early-career researchers build their scientific careers

If you share our vision of an AI that advances knowledge and serves the public good, we invite you to contribute and be part of our journey.

For more information or to discuss the different ways you can support Idiap, please get in touch through our contact form.

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