IPAI Science Residency – AI Commercialization Fellowship (Heilbronn, Germany)

Application Deadline: January 4, 2026

The IPAI Science Residency invites applications for a 1-year Applied AI Fellowship designed for individuals who are ready to turn cutting-edge AI research into real-world impact.

IPAI is seeking two kinds of people who want to explore and commercialize innovative ideas in a highly entrepreneurial environment:

1) recent PhD graduates in AI-related fields

2) people with at least three years of experience in AI (but no PhD)

What the Fellowship Offers:

1 year of full funding for your position

Up to €200,000 in research budget — including compute or other project-critical resources

A unique commercialization focus: develop ideas with real market potential

The opportunity to integrate into one of IPAI’s many partner companies—or to launch your own venture

Personalized coaching and mentorship to accelerate both your research and commercialization strategy

Why IPAI?

Based in Heilbronn, Germany, IPAI is an emerging hub for applied AI innovation. Fellows join an interdisciplinary community of researchers, startups, and established companies working together to bring AI breakthroughs into practice.

Apply Now:

The deadline is approaching quickly: January 4, 2026.

Submit your application and learn more here:

https://ipai-foundation.ai/en/science-residency/

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