Protocol Labs

Protocol Labs drives breakthroughs in computing to push humanity forward

Digital Human Rights

Secure the internet and establish privacy-preserving, self-sovereign digital human rights through Web3

Economies and Governance

Upgrade economies and governance systems using crypto, AI, and programmable digital public infrastructure

AI and Robotics

Accelerate responsible AI, agent coordination, robotics, and frontier computing infrastructure for the emerging AI economy

Neurotech

Accelerate safe Neurotech breakthroughs in Brain Computer Interfaces, NeuroAI, and Whole Brain Emulation
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Protocol Labs Innovation Network

2014

Founding Year

Active Contributors

750

Projects & Teams

$40B

Combined Valuation of Teams

[**PL R&D** funds
pre-commercial invention](https://plrd.org/?utm_source=protocol.ai&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=innovation_network&utm_content=pl-rd-bar) [**PL Capital** invests in
venture-scale ideas](https://plcapital.xyz/?utm_source=protocol.ai&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=innovation_network&utm_content=pl-capital-bar)

Early Research & Invention

Fundamental breakthroughs

Development

Invention & new technologies

Venture Formation

Turning prototypes into startups

Productization

Market applications

Scaling

Growth phase

PL Platform tools and connective tissue

Protocol Labs is an innovation network driving breakthroughs in computing to push humanity forward. PL connects more than 750 tech startups, funds, accelerators, foundations, open source projects, service providers, and other organizations.

Originally formed as the team behind IPFS, Filecoin, and libp2p, Protocol Labs continues to support those projects while expanding into additional emerging technologies. Its current focus areas include advancing digital human rights, upgrading economies and governance systems, and exploring the frontiers of AI, robotics, and neurotechnology.

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