Independent technical research collective

Safe, reliable AI for small and regulated organizations.

We help small businesses and regulated industries get AI that is safe, reliable, and cost-conscioushrough applied research, evaluation frameworks, and methods built for resource-limited and compliance-heavy environments.

Current research focus: evaluation frameworks, reliability testing, governance, deployment constraints. Research themes →

Founding Sponsors

MSPF

Founding sponsor. Additional slots available.

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Research highlights

Published outputs, methodology notes, and fellowship deliverables will appear here as they are released.

Research & outputs →

Mission

Advance safe, reliable, and cost-conscious AI system design through evaluation frameworks, reliability testing, governance, and deployment constraints for resource-limited and compliance-heavy environments.

Full Research Charter →

Research-first

All activity is structured as research with documented outputs. Fellows do not access client or production systems; we maintain a strict firewall between research and commercial work.

Fellowship

Structured 6-month research terms with mentorship, clear expectations, and at least one substantive output per fellow. 20+ hours/week. International students: confirm eligibility with your Designated School Official (DSO) before applying.

Apply to the Fellowship

Submit by the cohort deadline. Join structured research with mentorship and documented outputs.

Application guidelines

Support the Lab

Visibility, recruiting access, thought leadership, early access to publications—without directing research.

Sponsors