Institute of Foundation Models

The Institute of Foundation Models (IFM) at Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) is dedicated to pioneering academic research at the forefront of global AI innovation, driven by real-world societal needs.

IFM builds some of the world’s most powerful foundation models - open, fast, and focused on solving real-world problems.

With deep scientific roots and world-class talent in Abu Dhabi, Paris, and Silicon Valley, IFM is shaping the future of AI.