BYJU’S launch London innovation lab: How the disruptors are transforming education with AI

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is already transforming the business landscape, but various other areas of society are also set to benefit from AI. Education is a key example: as many innovators and disruptors have already realised, the introduction of AI and machine learning into education systems could unlock the learning potential of children everywhere. 

Who are the major players and what are they doing?

Leading the charge is the Indian EdTech company, BYJU’S. Founded in 2011 by Byju Raveendran, BYJU’S has at its core a vision of hyper-personalised, tech-enabled education that will empower children to reach their full potential. With backing from leading investors, the company has attracted an impressive 80 million students worldwide. 

The company is now upping the ante with the launch of BYJYU’S Lab, an innovation hub based out of central London with further locations in the US and India. Michael Page Technology will be working closely with BYJU’S to source expert AI and machine learning specialists to research, innovate and develop their digital products.

What will BYJU’S lab do?

BYJU’S is working to create geography-agnostic learning tools that sit at the intersection of mobile, interactive content, and personalised learning methodology. A central goal of the innovation hub will be to personalise and democratise students’ experiences of education. 

While traditional approaches may work for some, many children respond better to strategies like videos or gamification. BYJU’S plans to establish new technologies to facilitate more tailored and more equal learning for children around the world – this may include enabling remote education for those in distant locations. The BYJU’S lab will help students become technology-literate and life-long learners with the capacity to create technology as well as consume it. 

Dev Roy, Chief Innovation and Learning Officer at BYJU’S said:

“The role of online learning is not just to replicate offline classes in digital space but to make it more interactive, engaging and personalised. By combining the ability of computing, technology, and data, we at BYJU'S Lab want to explore the power of information to create a more enhanced and personalised learning atmosphere.”

“As a global company, we are looking to harness talent across the UK, US and India to build innovative tools and employ new technologies to positively impact the learning experiences of children across the world. As we continue to grow and experiment, we will operate at the intersection of business and technology to make innovation real and relevant for BYJU’S users. We are looking at strengthening our team and look forward to working with bright and curious minds to transform the way children learn,” he added.

The opening of the lab demonstrates the commitment BYJU’S has to the UK market. The company already launched in the UK earlier in 2021 with FutureSchool, an online platform offering a range of virtual courses across many subjects, including music, mathematics, and coding. 

The opening of BYJU’S lab will also create employment opportunities in the UK as the company gears up to hire a diverse set of experienced and recently graduated AI and machine learning experts. These professionals will concentrate on projects with longer gestation cycles which involve deep analysis of children’s learning habits. 

Learn more about BYJU’S and its mission below: 

AI is a transformative technology with the potential to redefine everything from our business practices to the way we learn and gather information. At Michael Page Technology, we are working closely with BYJU’S to find the best artificial intelligence and machine learning experts on the market. So, if you are passionate about and experienced in these technologies, we’d love to hear from you.