Open Source Artificial Intelligence for Global Health
Ersilia is a tech nonprofit organisation. We fuel sustainable research to eradicate infectious diseases in the Global South.
Let’s make science accessible to all. Data science offers an unprecedented opportunity in biomedical research. All countries must benefit from it.
Research output
Low income countries produce less than 5% of the world's scientific publications.
Research output
However, only 15% of the drugs in development target infectious diseases.
Infectious diseases
Six out of the top 10 causes of death in these countries are due to infections.
We use AI to support researchers working in resource limited countries. Together, we develop tools to speed up experiments and reduce the cost to develop new drugs.
SOLUTION
We are building the first AI-powered, open source ecosystem to streamline generation of antimicrobial drug candidates, with a focus on neglected tropical diseases that affect the Global South.
Open source tools
We are growing a community of open science enthusiasts collectively contributing to free, accessible AI tools for research.
AI incubator
We support students, early career researchers, and principal investigators in their active research projects.
Data science units
We equip drug discovery centers in the Global South with AI infrastructure to enhance their research capabilities.
IMPACT
Collaborations with underserved laboratories, promoting projects led by scientists in the Global South.
Researchers trained in capacity building workshops
In-country and online workshops for chemists and biologists in LMICs.
Tools for drug discovery in the Ersilia Model Hub
An up-to-date software ecosystem adapted to the needs of the comm unity.
Partnerships with research centers in Africa
Supporting data science units in lead and emerging institutes.
Building the Ersilia Model Hub
We are compiling the largest collection of ready-to-use AI models for infectious disease research.
Community
More than 100 developers have contributed over 10,000 code commits.
Tech for social good
We use technology to tackle the world's pressing health problems.
Diversity
We provide opportunities to underrepresented students in STEM.