The Hub Model

Imagine a space where researchers, students, faculty, and staff leave their silos to collaborate.

A space where we don’t just talk about the future of AI—we build it to solve our own internal challenges.

This is the AI Innovation Hub.

Where the Cornell community converges to experiment with Generative AI, creating real AI agents and AI applications that enhance university efficiency and advance our institutional mission.

Our Unique Approach: Technology + People

At Cornell, we recognize that technology alone does not drive innovation. True transformation happens when cutting-edge tools are paired with human skill and organizational strategy.

Pairing IT with HR

We collaborate directly with HR organizational design and upskilling teams. We don’t just deploy software; we prepare our workforce to thrive alongside it.

Collaborating with Research

We don’t guess what works. We partner with Cornell researchers to study how these tools transform work patterns, informing our strategy with scientific, evidence-based insights.

Prioritizing Active Learning

For students and staff alike, passive learning has limits. The Innovation Lab offers active, hands-on upskilling. Participants join a team, face a real problem, and build a working solution. It is the ultimate form of “learning by doing.”

Our Strategic Focus

We are building a secure, equitable AI Platform that allows us to leverage Large Language Models (LLMs) to achieve three primary goals:

Enhance Administration & Operations

Building AI Agents that streamline workflows for teams like Facilities, Finance, and Student Advising, freeing up staff to focus on high-value work.

Accelerate Scientific Discovery

Collaborating with faculty to find ways where AI could accelerate the research lifecycle. Whether with running simulations or discovering patterns in large data, new Agentic tools are showing promise in assisting research and discovery.

Transform the Student Experience

Partnering with the Center of Teaching Innovation to experiment with how AI could personalize and enhance learning, both inside and outside the classroom.