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Artificial Intelligence Research Institute

Advancing research, innovation, and exploration in the field of artificial intelligence at the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca.

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AIRi@UTCN Inauguration 18 November 2026

About Us

The Artificial Intelligence Research Institute (AIRi) is a nexus for collaborative research at the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca. AIRi@UTCN promotes excellence in AI theory and practice, bringing together researchers across UTCN around a vision of open collaboration. Our work spans interdisciplinary research, AI literacy across disciplines, and impact through business and public co-creation partnerships.

AIRi@UTCN  and Bosch Cluj Plant explore Data-Driven Solutions for Integrated Circuit Testing

AIRi@UTCN and Bosch Cluj Plant explore Data-Driven Solutions for Integrated Circuit Testing

Bosch Cluj Plant and AIRi@UTCN are taking the first steps towards improving the integrated circuit testing process.

Transilvania IT Cluster to AIRi@UTCN

Transilvania IT Cluster to AIRi@UTCN

We were pleased to welcome the team from Transilvania IT Cluster to AIRi@UTCN, marking an important first step in preparing for two major projects that are about to start: RO AI Factory and TEDIHT 2.0. AIRi@UTCN and Transilvania IT Cluster are proud to be partners in both initiatives. Our meeting focused on identifying synergies, aligning priorities, and preparing the first activities of the projects - with a shared ambition: turning research and innovation into real impact for companies and society. bringing together research, industry, innovation, and the regional digital ecosystem.

AIRi@UTCN welcomes Fulbright U.S. Scholar Prof. Mihai Surdeanu

AIRi@UTCN welcomes Fulbright U.S. Scholar Prof. Mihai Surdeanu

AIRi@UTCN is pleased to welcome Prof. Mihai Surdeanu, Professor of Computer Science at the University of Arizona, who is joining the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca as a Fulbright U.S. Scholar during the September-December 2026.

HRIA at the 2026 IEEE ICCP

HRIA at the 2026 IEEE ICCP

The Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, in collaboration with partners from the Romanian Artificial Intelligence Hub (HRIA), organized the 22nd edition of the IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Computer Communication and Processing (ICCP 2026) in Cluj-Napoca, from October 22 to 24, 2026.

Adobe PhD Research Scholarship

Adobe PhD Research Scholarship

Research scholarship opportunity offered by Adobe for PhD students working in Artificial Intelligence and related fields.

5G-SHARE Consortium to AIRi@UTCN

5G-SHARE Consortium to AIRi@UTCN

AIRi@UTCN welcomed the 5G-SHARE consortium, during the project workshop hosted by the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca on 19–20 October.