Latests Hightlights

SDialog: Idiap's Open-Source Toolkit for Reproducible Conversational AI
research — Apr 24, 2026

Building reliable conversational AI systems—such as chatbots or virtual assistants like Siri or Alexa—is more challenging than it may initially appear. Although modern LLMs have improved dramatically in capability, researchers and developers still contend with a fragmented ecosystem. Datasets are often stored in incompatible formats, evaluation methodologies lack consistency, and reproducibility remains limited across studies and implementations.

New SNSF, EU and regional funding secured
research — Apr 13, 2026

The Institute has secured significant new competitive funding at national and European levels, reaffirming the excellence of its research in a challenging funding environment.

Idiap’s postdoc receives BRIDGE Proof of Concept grant for audio deepfake detector
research — Mar 25, 2026

Ajinkya Kulkarni, a postdoctoral researcher at Idiap, has been awarded an SNSF Bridge Proof of Concept grant. His project addresses one of the fastest-growing threats in digital security: voice fraud. Audio deepfakes, AI-generated recordings that convincingly mimic real voices, are already being used for identity fraud, investment scams, and political disinformation.

Idiap is looking for a new Director
institute — Mar 11, 2026

With a fast-growing community composed of a strong scientific and administrative staff, the Institute is looking for a new Director to lead and drive the Institute’s growth and advance its missions.

Idiap and OPPAL Association Launch WolfCam to Reduce Human–Wolf Conflict
research — Feb 11, 2026

As wolf populations continue to expand across European mountain regions and into surrounding lowland areas, generating renewed challenges for both wildlife conservation and pastoral activities, the Idiap Research Institute and the OPPAL Association have joined forces to develop a non-lethal monitoring solution designed to prevent livestock predation.

A Risk Assessment Model For A More Comprehensive Study Of Risk Factors
research — Jan 26, 2026

In a rapidly evolving business landscape, companies are exposed to a wide range of risks, from market volatility to technological and environmental disruptions. To address this complexity, AI-driven tools are increasingly being adopted. A recent project supported by Innosuisse, carried out in collaboration with Basinghall Analytics, focused on advancing this approach.