Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi signs AI cooperation agreement with Open Innovation AI
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ABU DHABI, UAE, June 23 — Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi signed a memorandum of understanding with Open Innovation AI to establish cooperation in executive education, research, student learning opportunities and academic-industry engagement in artificial intelligence.
The agreement was signed during VivaTech 2026 in Paris.
Under the memorandum, Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi and Open Innovation AI intend to collaborate on the design and delivery of co-branded workshops, the development of executive education programs, and the exploration of joint research projects and academic initiatives.
The agreement also outlines opportunities for student internships and educational access to selected Open Innovation AI technology platforms, including OI Chat, OICM and GPU accelerators.
Professor Nathalie Martial-Braz, Chancellor of Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, said the agreement reflects the university’s commitment to strengthening cooperation between academia and industry through knowledge exchange, research and executive education programs that respond to industry needs.
Dr. Abed Benaichouche, CEO and Co-founder of Open Innovation AI, said the collaboration brings together academic expertise and AI innovation to help prepare future leaders, researchers and developers in the UAE and beyond.
The partnership aims to support knowledge exchange and strengthen links between academic research and professional practice in artificial intelligence.
Source: WAM
