WorldQuant Foundry and StartX collaborate to support emerging technologies
WorldQuant Foundry, a business incubation platform, has announced a new partnership with StartX, the accelerator program for Stanford University students, professors, and alumni.
The team aims to advance high-impact technologies by providing startups with access to WorldQuant Foundry’s resources, including predictive tools, mentorship, and research opportunities.
Fostering innovation
The collaboration focuses on areas such as artificial intelligence, healthcare, finance, and sustainability. Startups supported by StartX will have the opportunity to leverage WorldQuant Foundry’s capabilities to scale their innovations.
Amir Husain, Chairman of the Board of WorldQuant Foundry, said:
“Our collaboration with StartX will enhance our ability to nurture groundbreaking ideas and scale them rapidly. Together, we will empower entrepreneurs to leverage exponential technologies in their endeavors to create solutions that have the potential to change the world.”
Kyle Wong, CEO of StartX, added:
“StartX is excited to welcome WorldQuant Foundry to our community to provide our entrepreneurs with access to cutting-edge technology and resources – particularly across growing AI categories. This partnership will help enable some of our startups and founders to accelerate their growth and make a meaningful impact on the industries they serve.”
The partnership includes plans for a new research and innovation center with locations in New York City and Austin, further enhancing opportunities for collaboration between startups, researchers, and industry leaders.
Steven Lau, CEO of WorldQuant Foundry, commented: “The collaboration – focused on key areas such as artificial intelligence, healthcare, finance, sustainability, and more – will provide startups with access to advanced predictive tools, mentorship from industry leaders, and opportunities to collaborate with renowned researchers and innovators.”
