Missions & Values

The Idiap Research Institute is recognized by the Swiss Confederation as an institute of national importance.

Idiap is an independent, nonprofit research institute. It was founded in 1991 by the Town of Martigny, the State of Valais, the Ecole polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), the University of Geneva (UNIGE), and Swisscom, with the support of the Dalle Molle Foundation. Inspired by Angelo Dalle Molle visionary approach, the institute’s vision is to promote quality of life through scientific progress in artificial intelligence (AI). Therefore our tagline: "Artificial Intelligence for Society".

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Missions

Research

Idiap conducts use-inspired research and actively contribute to national and international scientific networks.

Innovation

Through its dedicated R&D engineers team, Idiap facilitates start-up creation via the IdeArk incubator and technology transfer to national and international companies and other organizations.

Education

Idiap currently funds and trains over 50 PhD students and hosts national and international master students and interns.

Our values

People & Society First

Scientific Excellence

Responsible Innovation

Ethics & Accountability

Interdisciplinarity & Open Science

Respectful collaboration

Strategy 2024-2028

Strategy 2024-2028

Our strategy outlines the Institute’s direction over a four-year period.

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Women in Science and DE&I

Women in Science and DE&I

We are committed to fostering an equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and valued.

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Employment conditions

Employment conditions

We offer a working environment with attractive conditions that support professional development.

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