Amsterdam is known throughout Europe for its strong tech sector, and is building momentum as a world leader in AI and machine learning. ELLIS Amsterdam seeks to build on the city’s strengths by actively engaging with Amsterdam’s AI ecosystem and connecting local actors to empower innovation in fundamental basic research.

ELLIS Amsterdam maintains close links to the University of Amsterdam (UvA), an international hotspot for deep learning-powered research in AI. The unit is also connected to local partners, such as Science Park, Amsterdam AI, Amsterdam Data Science, and the UvA’s Informatics Institute, all of whom lead the city in advancing the use of machine learning and AI.

Finally, the unit is greatly supported by our sponsors–top industry players that are themselves key stakeholders in the field. Through their collaboration, ELLIS Amsterdam works to close the gap between academia and industry, train and retain the next generation of AI researchers, and eliminate knowledge silos slowing technological and regulatory developments. Our sponsors support not just the unit, but the ELLIS Society mission to enable Europe to play a major, defining role in the current scientific and societal revolution, both benefiting from advancements and shaping their impact.