Protocol Labs drives breakthroughs in computing to push humanity forward.
We are an innovation network that connects over 760 tech startups, service providers, investment funds, accelerators, foundations, and other organizations developing breakthrough technologies and products in the frontiers of computing: web3, AI, AR, VR, BCI, hardware, and more.
- 2014
- Founded
- 750+
- Network organizations
- 284
- Portfolio teams
- 4
- Focus areas
- 2014
- Founded
- 750+
- Network organizations
- 284
- Portfolio teams
- 4
- Focus areas
This week in the network
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Wyss Institute1d agoWyss Institute researchers unveil FIND, a DNA nanoswitch drug discovery platform
The Science study screened a 400-million-compound library for molecules that modulate protein-protein interactions; the technology is licensed to a new startup.
ARIA1d agoARIA funds ten teams in £50m Massively Scalable Neurotechnologies programme
The ten 36-month preclinical studies test ways to access, sense and modulate the brain without conventional surgery, via blood vessels, nasal routes, cells and nanoparticles.
Liquid AI1d agoMercedes-Benz rolls out Liquid AI on-device conversational models in its cars
Over-the-air updates began in October with the 2027 E-Class and CLE in North America; S-Class, GLC Electric and GLE follow in Q2 2027.
The portfolio
284 teams across four focus areas, with Protocol Labs at the centre.
- 333 teams
Digital Human Rights
Building decentralized infrastructure that enshrines freedom and safety in the digital age.
- 95 teams
Economies & Governance
Crypto-native tools for more efficient, equitable coordination at global scale.
- 102 teams
AI & Robotics
Responsible advancement in AGI, robotics, and immersive technologies that reshape how we interact with the world.
- 35 teams
Neurotechnology
Accelerating brain-computer interfaces and NeuroAI to expand human cognition and treat brain disorders.
Protocol Labs entities
- Protocol LabsThe innovation network driving breakthroughs in computing to push humanity forward.pl.xyz
- PL R&DFunds pre-commercial invention and de-risks frontier ideas from open research to deployment.plrd.org
- PL CapitalA family of venture funds backing extraordinary founders scaling breakthrough R&D.plcapital.xyz
- PL Venture StudioPartners with founders translating cutting-edge R&D into groundbreaking startups.plcapital.xyz/plvs
- PL NeuroBreaks through bottlenecks in neurotechnology and NeuroAI through investment and research.plneuro.xyz
