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About the Institute

Mission

AAII serves as a catalyst for AI leadership by advancing foundational AI research, accelerating AI-enabled discovery, and translating innovation into real-world impact. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, workforce development, and strategic partnerships, AAII develops knowledge, technologies, and talent needed to address national priorities, strengthen trusted and secure systems, and drive economic prosperity across the Borderland region and nation.

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Lines of Business

AI research guides each of AAII’s 5 lines of business.

Lines of business, all supported by AI research

AI Research

Sponsored research projects

Workforce Development

Upskilling and reskilling initiatives

Societal Impact

Support for local, state, and federal policymakers on AI

AI Consulting

AI strategy and roadmap development

Thought Leadership

Industry-academia collaboration platforms

Entrepreneurship

IP commercialization and startup incubation

Ways to Engage

  • For faculty and researchers

    At AAII we work with faculty and researchers to conduct research, identify funding opportunities, and establish interdisciplinary teams to pursue highly competitive external funding opportunities.

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  • For industry, government, and community partners

    AAII collaborates with organizations whose goals align with its mission and focus areas, through joint research, pilot projects, training, or advisory work.

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  • For undergraduate and graduate students

    Students interested in AAII research, training, and events can share their interests and be contacted about opportunities.

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  • Support AAII

    Unrestricted gifts and endowments can provide important resources to sustain AAII’s work. UTEP also accepts matching gifts, planned gifts, and gifts of stock.