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Engage directly with IBM Research to accelerate innovation for your business.
Why IBM Research?
IBM Research is inventing what’s next in computing. We’re creating the next generation of computer chips, building AI that can take the burden out of business decisions, designing a hybrid-cloud platform for all the computers of the world, and turning quantum computing from a theoretical concept into machines that are redefining industry and society.
We're turning the latest ideas in technology into the solutions of tomorrow. And we want to help you innovate and address your most pressing needs.
Leading organizations across every industry work with us. We have three main ways to engage:
Membership
MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab
A community of scientists from MIT and IBM conducting AI research with global organizations designing algorithms that impact business and society.
AI Hardware Center
A global research hub focused on designing next-generation chips and systems for AI workloads.
IBM Quantum Network
A community of industry leading organizations, academic institutions, startups, and national research labs working with IBM to advance the future of quantum computing.
Cloud Innovation Lab
A research lab focused on the state of the art in cloud technology, where ecosystem partners can interact with IBM researchers and experiment with the latest innovations on the OpenShift hybrid cloud platform.
Open Source Incubator
We’re accelerating the time to value for strategic open source projects through co-development with industry clients for their specific use cases.
Connect with us on membership opportunities to help solve your most pressing needs.
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- Case study
Boston Scientific: Objectively measuring chronic pain with AI
We used a combination of AI, IoT, and cloud computing to build a new framework for doctors to help patients relieve chronic pain in a more precise, personalized, and targeted way.
- AI
- Healthcare
- Case study
Gemological Institute of America: Revolutionizing the diamond industry
IBM Researach created a state-of-the-art AI on the cloud to grade the clarity of diamonds quicker and more efficiently than gemologists can.
- AI
- Computer Vision
Collaborate closely with our researchers to develop breakthrough technologies that unlock new markets.
ConnectEarly access
IBM Research has a long history of turning cutting-edge innovation into commercial products, helping our clients gain a competitive edge. Breakthroughs like these often benefit from early adoption and feedback, we offer access and an in-depth look into our ongoing research. To get ahead, it’s best to get in on the ground floor.
Some of our early access programs include:
Fully Homomorphic Encryption
Store, share, and collaborate on data in the cloud without having to decrypt it.
Learn moreData Quality for AI
Automate quality analysis and deficiency remediation of data for supervised classification tasks
Try it nowProject Debater
The first AI system that can debate humans on complex topics. Distill crowd-based feedback into focused narratives.
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Speak to our team to find out more about access and training, plus possible use cases and collaboration with our world-class researchers and experts.
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