We are a scientific center that conducts interdisciplinary research on the foundational problems of data, ranging from its origin to its use and social impact.

We bring together academics in computer science, statistics, political science, and communications from Pontificia Universidad Católica and Universidad de Chile, as well as from Universidad de Concepción, Universidad de Talca, Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez, and U. Mayor.

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INNOVATION IMFD

INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER DIRECTORATE Our goal is to apply the most effective techniques, based on cutting-edge science and technology, to extract value from data, driving development in Chile and the region and delivering data-based solutions for industry, the public sector, and society. What sets us apart is our ability to bridge scientific knowledge with engineering and development. Today, companies and organizations produce a …

Over 100 people attended the “Know Your Data” IMFD workshop series

Between August and October, the Millennium Institute for Foundational Research on Data (IMFD) held four sessions in Santiago, Viña del Mar and Concepción. The self-assessment tests and the recording of …

Pablo Barceló takes office as Director of Chile’s National Center for Artificial Intelligence (CENIA)

The UC academic, who has served as a researcher and former deputy director at the IMFD, will lead CENIA during the 2026-2031 period. This Monday, November 2, Pablo Barceló, an …

Marcelo Arenas Takes Office as Director of Artificial Intelligence at the Vice-Presidency for Digital Intelligence of Pontificia Universidad Católica

The associate researcher and former director of the Millennium Institute for Foundational Research on Data (IMFD) replaces Pablo Barceló, also a researcher at the institute, who on Monday took over …

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