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WHY WE EXIST

The Edge Lab is one of IE University’s innovation powerhouses, designed to drive meaningful change in education.

Education must swiftly and intelligently adapt to keep pace with our rapidly evolving world. IE Edge Lab harnesses our collective creativity to align IE’s exploration velocity with the accelerating pace of global change.

The Edge Lab exists because transformation happens at the fringes, where the bold dare to experiment, challenge conventions, and push the boundaries of what’s possible in education.

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WE ARE THE BLACK SHEEP COMMUNITY

We are the non-conformists, those who see things differently, question relentlessly, and refuse to accept "the way things have always been done."

We believe that learning should be as dynamic as the world we live in, and we are here to make that a reality.

As educators, researchers, and innovators we question academic conventions, assumptions, explore fundamental truths, and create alternatives to traditional practices.

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WHAT WE DO

The IE Edge Lab functions as a legitimizing umbrella, a protected sandbox empowering academic pioneers to push beyond conventional limits. Together, guided by evidence, curiosity, and a commitment to meaningful impact, we map uncharted territory to discover better, more effective approaches to learning.

our offerings

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  • A black sheep stands on an open book against a backdrop of paper airplanes.
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current experiments

  • AI Tutor & Agent for MIM-Strategy
  • Teachers in the Loop
  • Creativity & Critical Thinking Skills in the AI Era
  • Conversations on the Edge
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HOW IT WORKS

Step 1: You Propose an Experiment

Articulate your vision and innovative ideas for transforming education. Detailed, well-thought-out proposals are essential for consideration.   

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Step 2: We Prioritize and Allocate Resources

Experiments are evaluated based on their potential impact and feasibility. Prioritized proposals receive resources, including specialized tools, targeted talent, and tailored support. 

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Step 3: We Collaborate and Refine

Connect with our diverse network of thinkers, researchers, and creators. Your experiment benefits from interdisciplinary insights but always remains under your leadership.

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Step 4: You Test and Iterate

Your initiative's success remains entirely in your hands. Move swiftly from concept to experiments. Use our allocated resources to rigorously test, evaluate, and refine your approach for practical success.

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Step 5: We Help Amplify your Results

We will help communicate your validated insights and scale your successful innovation, driving sustainable educational change.   

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jOIN

The Edge awaits. Bring your rebellion.

Whether you're reimagining education from first principles or building the tools future generations will use to learn, you've found your tribe. The Edge Lab is a sanctuary for radical thinking and bold creation.

Here, your most unconventional ideas find the resources, collaborators, and support to evolve from concept to reality. We don't just welcome those who question the established order—we seek them out.

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