Agentic Systems Lab
About Our Lab
We build and evaluate real-world agentic AI systems with a new generation of builders.
The Agentic Systems Lab at the Chair of Information Management at ETH Zürich is dedicated to developing and evaluating practical agentic AI systems that can operate autonomously in real-world environments. We focus on building intelligent systems capable of automating workflows, understanding complex tasks, making decisions, and executing actions with minimal human intervention.
Founded in July 2025, our lab is now actively seeking developers, startup and industry partners to join us in building and evaluating agentic AI systems.
Research Focus
- •Agentic AI in Real-World Environments
- •AI for Workflow and Process Automation
- •Generative AI Development Tools
- •Evaluation Frameworks for Agentic AI
- •Agent Alignment and Controllability
- •User Discovery & Problem Validation
Master Thesis Opportunities
Work on agentic AI systems with real-world impact.
Explorer Track
Applied AI Discovery & Prototyping
Join startup and industry partners to identify AI automation opportunities and build working prototypes addressing real operational challenges.
Builder Track
Advancing AI in Academia & Healthcare
Collaborate with our lab teams to design, build, and evaluate AI applications for education, scientific research, and healthcare.
Bring Your Project
Continue Building Your Existing AI Venture
Already building an AI application? Leverage your master thesis to advance your project and receive support with your thesis or scientific publication.
Who We're Looking For
We are looking for builders capable of creating agentic systems that combine language models, retrieval pipelines, and orchestration frameworks to perform complex reasoning and action.
Click "Show Details" to see our specific technical requirements and application process.
Ongoing Projects
Real-world agentic AI applications that solve practical problems in education, scientific research, and healthcare.
AI Examiner
An agentic platform for interactive, multi-level assessment of students’ knowledge through AI-powered chat and voice examinations.
AI Nutrition Coach
Personalized AI-driven nutrition guidance and meal planning tailored to your health data, dietary preferences, and wellness goals.
AI Reviewer
An AI platform for academic paper review. Receive in-depth feedback from multiple AI reviewers to strengthen your manuscript before submission.
Startup & Industry Partners
Collaborate with ETH Zürich to develop practical AI solutions for your organization
Fund Projects and Benefit from AI Research Tailored to Your Business Needs
Leading organizations are strategically adopting AI technologies to enhance operational efficiency, improve customer experiences, and maintain a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving market landscape. Whether you're an industry partner seeking novel AI solutions or a startup with ambitious ideas, we welcome collaboration opportunities that deliver real-world impact.
What We Offer
- •AI application exploration tailored to your business needs
- •Scientific testing and evaluation of AI systems
- •Joint grant applications for innovation funding (e.g., Innosuisse)
- •Access to researchers and talented students in the ETH ecosystem
Partnership Areas
- •Process automation and optimization
- •Intelligent decision support systems
- •AI-powered customer experience enhancement
- •Data analysis and predictive modeling
“Software is eating the world”
— Marc Andreessen (2011)
“...but AI is going to eat software”
— Jensen Huang (2017)
“The hottest new programming language is English.”
— Andrej Karpathy (2024)
“More than 30 percent of new code at Google is now generated by AI.”
— Sundar Pichai (2025)
