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Institute of Foundation Models
We create world-class foundation models that redefine what AI can do - globally impactful, scientifically rigorous, and open for collaboration.
View Our ModelsBuilding powerful, open, large-scale AI models
Advancing responsible, real-world Generative AI research
Tackling global challenges through AI innovation
Connecting world-class talent across disciplines and borders
“At IFM, we are committed to advancing Generative AI in ways that truly make a difference. Innovation carries responsibility, and our goal is to drive meaningful progress with social impact.”
Continue ReadingShaping the Future of AI
The Institute of Foundation Models (IFM) at 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.
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Large language model K2-65B launches globally, setting a new standard for sustainable performance
Our AI Models
Explore our groundbreaking language models, specialised systems, and open-source platforms driving AI innovation worldwide.
K2 Think
A Leading Open-Source System for Advanced AI Reasoning.
JAIS Series
State-of-the-art open-source Arabic LLM for 400 million speakers worldwide.
K2 Series
Redefining open-source LLM transparency with fully documented training and lifecycle.
Nile-Chat
Egyptian Arabic LLMs built for over 100 million native speakers.
Atlas-Chat
First LLM family specialized in Moroccan Arabic (Darija) across model sizes.
SHERKALA
Kazakhstan’s leading LLM, excelling in Kazakh, Russian, Turkish, and English.
NANDA
Hindi LLM setting new benchmarks for knowledge and reasoning performance.
Vicuna
Lightweight open chatbot surpassing 90% of ChatGPT and Bard quality.
FM For Bio – GET
Foundation model predicting gene expression and regulatory interactions in cells.
World Model
Next-gen foundation model for embodied reasoning and physical-world simulation.
LLM360
Open-source framework enhancing transparency and collaboration in LLM research.
Chatbot Arena
Global benchmarking platform where LLMs evaluate and rank other LLMs.
MegaMath
Open dataset powering advanced LLM mathematical reasoning at massive scale.
TxT360 V1.1
Enhanced open corpus improving data quality and long-context document coverage.
JAIS Series
State-of-the-art open-source LLM for 400 million speakers worldwide.
A Global Hub for AI Innovation
Innovation at IFM is collaborative by nature. We bring together diverse minds and disciplines to push the boundaries of foundation models and unlock new possibilities for research, society, and industry.
World-Leading Research
With teams in Abu Dhabi, Silicon Valley, and Paris, IFM brings together global talent to advance foundation model research and real-world AI impact.
