# EDGE AI FOUNDATION
*Also known as Edge AI*

- Website: https://www.edgeaifoundation.org
- Location: San Jose, California, United States
- Agent profile: https://directory.haycion.ai/agents/edgeaifoundation-org

> EDGE AI FOUNDATION is a global nonprofit advancing edge AI and tinyML adoption through education, events, certification, partnerships, and community initiatives.

EDGE AI FOUNDATION is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing edge AI and tinyML technologies by building an open ecosystem that connects researchers, engineers, industry partners, and policymakers. The foundation supports education and outreach through conferences, workshops, and online content, and hosts programs such as certification catalogs, community events, and strategic partnerships to accelerate practical, responsible deployment of AI at the edge. It emphasizes collaboration across academia and industry to lower barriers to adoption, share best practices, and develop standards and tools that enable efficient, low-power AI across embedded devices, sensors, and edge servers. The organization serves developers, researchers, and organizations seeking to deploy AI at the edge, providing resources, networking opportunities, and access to a global community focused on practical implementation and scalable solutions. Through events in multiple regions, online learning, and engagement with partners, the foundation aims to foster innovation, contribute to the growth of edge AI ecosystems, and promote responsible, inclusive participation in next-generation AI technologies.

**Mission:** To accelerate the adoption and responsible deployment of edge AI and tinyML by building an open, collaborative ecosystem of researchers, developers, and industry partners through education, events, certifications, and shared standards.

## Products & Services

### [Edge AI Platform](https://learn.edgeaifoundation.org)
*Platform*
Empower your career with recognized certifications and digital badges in edge AI while supporting education.

- **Badge Issuance** — Earn Digital Badges
- **Catalog Access** — Comprehensive Certification Programs
- **Edge AI Scholarships** — Offset Learning Costs
- **Edge AI Fellowships** — Receive Fellowships
- **Multilingual Course Availability** — Learn in Your Language
- **Edge AI Travel Grants Program** — Get Travel Support

### [The Pipeline Is Stalling Whitepaper](https://cms.tinyml.org/edgeai-content/a-call-to-action-the-pipeline-is-stalling-whitepaper-and-the-higher-education-pledge/)
*Product*
Analyzes academic research and industry collaboration to support America's innovation ecosystem.

- **Policy and Investment Strategies** — Proposes Collaborative Strategies
- **Historical Grounding** — Provides Historical Context
- **Impact on Workforce Development** — Highlights Workforce Risks
- **Call to Action** — Mobilizes Community Support

## Market Segments

- **Edge AI certification and training**: Professional and academic training, credentialing, scholarships, and multilingual learning materials for developers and practitioners deploying AI on embedded and edge devices.
- **Edge AI research collaboration and fellowships**: Programs that connect industry, academia, and researchers through fellowships, joint projects, and shared resources to accelerate applied edge AI research and technology transfer.
- **Policy and higher education partnership advocacy**: Policy analysis, whitepapers, and calls to action that inform funding strategies and renew partnerships among universities, industry, and government to sustain AI research and workforce development.
- **Community events and ecosystem engagement**: Conferences, workshops, travel grants, and outreach that build networks, share best practices, and support inclusive participation in global edge AI ecosystems.