Hyundai Motor Group has partnered with CuspAI, a frontier artificial intelligence startup based in the United Kingdom, to accelerate the discovery and development of next-generation materials through AI-powered technologies.
The agreement, signed in Cambridge, establishes a framework for collaboration across multiple research and innovation domains.
The partnership comes as the rapid advancement of AI for Science is transforming traditional research and development processes in industries such as pharmaceuticals and materials engineering.
By applying generative AI to analyse large-scale scientific data, researchers can identify new molecular structures and materials faster, reducing both time and cost.
Through this alliance, Hyundai Motor Group aims to enhance the efficiency, durability, and sustainability of materials used in future smart mobility solutions.
“Hyundai Motor Group is driving transformative change in mobility through fundamental materials innovation,” said Chul Park, Vice President and Head of the New Business Strategy Group.
“By applying AI to solve scientific challenges that conventional methods cannot address, this partnership will strengthen our global leadership in sustainable, next-generation mobility.”
CuspAI, co-founded by AI pioneer Professor Max Welling and deep tech entrepreneur Dr. Chad Edwards, has developed an AI-powered search engine for materials discovery that integrates data-driven simulations with proprietary AI models.
This system dramatically shortens the materials development cycle, enabling faster delivery of greener and more efficient solutions.
“Next-generation materials are the only path to a more sustainable future,” said Chad Edwards, CEO and co-founder of CuspAI.
“By partnering with Hyundai Motor Group, we can accelerate progress beyond slow, experimental methods and start realising the benefits of AI-driven innovation.”
The collaboration underscores Hyundai Motor Group’s commitment to leveraging advanced technologies to maintain its leadership in sustainable mobility and materials science.
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