The Future of Compute
Intel Labs innovates to drive exponential gains in performance, efficiency, and communications.
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Advancing New Computing Paradigms
We research and develop novel approaches to building more effective computing systems. From advanced memory architectures and novel sensors to more efficient cores, we aspire to develop revolutionary technologies that will provide exponential leaps in computing performance over today’s systems.
Compute Research Areas
Quantum Computing
Harnessing the power of quantum mechanics to tackle real-world problems exponentially faster than today’s supercomputers.
Neuromorphic Computing
Applying insights from the human brain to unlock the performance and energy efficiency required to power more intelligent autonomous systems.
Integrated Photonics
Combining silicon photonics and CMOS circuits to enable the next levels of communication performance, efficiency, and scalability.
Compute Near Memory
Reducing congestion that limits how effectively data can be processed by placing computation near memory or storage devices.
Computational Storage
Moving functions such as data filtering, compression, and image processing closer to the edge where data is physically stored.
"We're rethinking computing itself from the bottom up by applying the latest understanding from neuroscience to computer architecture."
Mike Davies
Director, Neuromorphic Computing at Intel Labs
Global Research Initiatives
Intel Labs works with academic institutions, government organizations, and industry collaborators from across the globe to advance cutting-edge compute research.
NC A&T State University Expands Semiconductor Learning Opportunities with Intel Partnership
With the goal of increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM industries, this partnership expands experiential learning opportunities for semiconductor-related disciplines for students at all levels, from community college to undergraduate and graduate education.
Intel Labs Improves Interactive, Continual Learning for Robots with Neuromorphic Computing
In collaboration with the Italian Institute of Technology and the Technical University of Munich, Intel Labs introduced a new approach to neural network-based object learning, a crucial step in improving the capabilities of future assistive or manufacturing robots.
Intel Neuromorphic Research Community Is Accelerating Breakthrough AI Systems
This global ecosystem of academic groups, government labs, research institutions, and companies works with Intel to further neuromorphic computing and develop innovative AI applications.
Compute Research Centers
Q-NEXT, National Quantum Information Science Research Center
Led by Argonne National Laboratory, Q-NEXT is a public-private partnership tackling next-generation quantum science challenges to ensure U.S. leadership in this economically crucial arena.
Intel Research Center for Integrated Photonics for Data Center Interconnects
This collaborative, multiple university center brings together world-renowned photonics and circuits researchers to pave the way for the next decade of compute interconnect.
Telemetry Data Science Center of Excellence
The Telemetry Center of Excellence aims to foster collaboration between Intel subject matter experts, university students, and professors to help build the technical pipeline of principal engineers.