We're proud to announce Quench.ai is an inaugural startup at the London AI Hub – a groundbreaking initiative pioneered by Husayn Kassai, Founder and CEO of Quench.ai, with Tech Nation (Founders Forum Group) and leading European AI platform Merantix, in partnership with Techspace.
A Home for Collaboration and Innovation
The London AI Hub will unite London's thriving AI ecosystem under one roof, drawing inspiration from global tech spaces like Station F in Paris and the Merantix AI Campus in Berlin. This initiative perfectly aligns with the UK government’s ambitious AI Opportunities Action Plan, championed by Matt Clifford, cementing London’s position as a global leader in AI innovation.
“With the UK’s AI workforce exceeding 360,000 and London already home to a burgeoning ecosystem of AI startups, the Hub will provide a vital platform for cross-disciplinary collaboration,” says Husayn Kassai, Founder of Quench.ai. “A decade ago, Level39 helped define London as the world’s FinTech capital. Now, we have the opportunity to do the same for AI.”
Why are we excited to be here?
- London already hosts 1,300+ AI companies and connects to a 360,000-strong UK AI workforce. The London AI Hub will transform this fragmented ecosystem into a powerful, collaborative force for innovation.
- With the rapid pace of AI advancement, physical proximity between startups, academia, and policymakers is crucial for advancing responsible AI innovation. If London is to become the AI capital of the world, it will depend on deep, cross-sector collaboration.
- The UK's AI sector stands at a pivotal moment. Building the right infrastructure today will unlock decades of growth, boosting productivity and paving the way for the next generation of AI unicorns.
Backed by Leading Voices
The London AI Hub has already gained high-profile support:
Peter Kyle, Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology: "The London AI Hub will serve as a new epicentre for collaboration and innovation in Farringdon, creating a vital focal point for AI innovators to come together and collaborate."
Carolyn Dawson, CEO of Founders Forum Group: “This landmark initiative represents a significant leap forward for London and the UK in shaping the future of AI. It’s more than just a space—it’s a movement to mobilise the UK’s AI talent and drive global impact.”
Brent Hoberman, Co-Founder and Executive Chair of Founders Forum Group: “The hub will act as the physical nucleus for meaningful collaboration across founders, investors, academics, policymakers and innovators”. Driving the Future of Responsible AI
At Quench.ai, we're excited to be at the forefront of innovation, developing cutting-edge AI solutions that exemplify the UK's commitment to responsible technological advancement.
