Univers, a Singapore-based AI firm specialising in energy technology, has unveiled the Global Impact AI Lab (IAL) in collaboration with Microsoft, AMD, the National University of Singapore (NUS), and the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA). This new centre of excellence aims to leverage artificial intelligence to reduce energy consumption, lower carbon emissions, and enhance productivity across various industries.
The IAL, headquartered in Singapore, will serve as a hub for developing and scaling AI solutions. Univers will lead the initiative, with Microsoft providing cloud and AI capabilities, AMD supplying high-performance AI hardware, NUS focusing on research and talent development, and IMDA advising on sustainable AI practices. “AI and IoT achieve their full potential when powered by strong partnerships,” said Michael Ding, Global Executive Director of Univers.
The lab’s mission is to transform AI concepts into practical, scalable solutions, focusing on energy, operational, and system efficiency. It will operate through four stages: foresight, discovery, incubation, and industrialisation. The IAL will cater to sectors such as energy and utilities, public infrastructure, transportation, and manufacturing.
The Singapore office will act as the lab’s headquarters and a “living lab” for testing prototypes and managing collaborations. The initiative is expected to benefit partners like Starbucks, Microsoft, and AMD, who have already engaged in energy efficiency projects with Univers.
The IAL represents a significant step in advancing AI-driven energy solutions, with Singapore positioned as a global leader in this field.
