UNSW AI Institute

UNSW.ai is the artificial intelligence institute at UNSW. It brings together more than 350 researchers, scientists and creative thinkers from across all faculties including engineering, medicine, law and the arts to tackle complex, real-world challenges.

The institute focuses on developing safe, ethical and human-centred AI. It bridges the gap between research and practical application by working with industry, government and the community to deliver responsible AI solutions.

Through strategic partnerships and its AI Solutions Lab, UNSW.ai translates innovative ideas into tangible benefits for society. Its work spans healthcare diagnostics, critical infrastructure security and national policy development.

UNSW.ai partners with businesses to accelerate their AI journey. It acts as a strategic partner to help bridge the gap between academic research and commercial application.

It offers several pathways for businesses:

• Collaborative R&D projects – co-designing and developing AI prototypes and engineering solutions to solve specific commercial challenges
• Strategic consulting – providing tailored studies and advice to identify high-impact AI opportunities and create adoption roadmaps
• Executive education and training – upskilling teams through workshops and professional training to support responsible and effective AI deployment.

By partnering with UNSW.ai, businesses gain direct access to more than 350 researchers and state-of-the-art facilities. This helps de-risk innovation and build sustainable competitive advantage through trustworthy AI.