Protocol Labs drives breakthroughs in computing to push humanity forward

Digital Human Rights
Secure the internet and establish privacy-preserving, self-sovereign digital human rights through Web3

Economies and Governance
Upgrade economies and governance systems using crypto, AI, and programmable digital public infrastructure

AI and Robotics
Accelerate responsible AI, agent coordination, robotics, and frontier computing infrastructure for the emerging AI economy

Neurotech
Accelerate safe Neurotech breakthroughs in Brain Computer Interfaces, NeuroAI, and Whole Brain Emulation
Through field-building, mentorship, funding, and deep network support, PL’s work spans the entire R&D pipeline, and enables pioneering teams to bring transformative ideas and products to market.
Protocol Labs is an innovation network driving breakthroughs in computing to push humanity forward. PL connects more than 750 tech startups, funds, accelerators, foundations, open source projects, service providers, and other organizations.
Originally formed as the team behind IPFS, Filecoin, and libp2p, Protocol Labs continues to support those projects while expanding into additional emerging technologies. Its current focus areas include advancing digital human rights, upgrading economies and governance systems, and exploring the frontiers of AI, robotics, and neurotechnology.
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Protocol Labs is an innovation network driving breakthroughs in computing to push humanity forward. PL connects more than 750 tech startups, funds, accelerators, foundations, open source projects, service providers, and other organizations. Their work spans web3, AI, AR, VR, BCI, hardware, and more.
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