Technology with Purpose, Impact at Scale
IXN Foundation bridges the gap between academia, industry and society — connecting students with real-world challenges and driving innovation that makes a difference.
Building a Global Community of Tech-Driven Changemakers
The IXN Foundation — anchored at University College London — unites students, universities, industry leaders and charitable organisations around a shared goal: technology in service of humanity.
Through structured industry experience networks (IXN), we place students on real projects with real impact, developing the next generation of socially conscious technologists.
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Real-world project experience embedded in university programmes.
Partnership
Deep collaboration between academia, industry and the third sector.
Global Reach
International networks spanning six continents.
Innovation
Cutting-edge technology applied to humanity's greatest challenges.
Executive Board of Trustees
IXN Foundation is governed by an expert board bringing together world-class academics, technology leaders and social-impact practitioners.
Professor of Software Engineering, architect of the IXN programme and pioneer of industry–university experience networks across 15+ years.
LinkedIn Profile →Professor of Computer Science, renowned researcher and champion of computing education and open knowledge.
LinkedIn Profile →Lecturer and researcher with expertise in health informatics and digital innovation, driving the Foundation's Tech for Good and IXN for the NHS agenda.
LinkedIn Profile →Technology leader specialising in digital transformation and public-sector innovation, overseeing worldwide industry sponsor partnerships and Foundation governance in global regions.
LinkedIn Profile →Specialist in business transformation strategy, corporate data engineering and applied AI, shaping the curriculum commercial frameworks that keep IXN projects at the cutting edge of industry.
LinkedIn Profile →Charity sector leader and social entrepreneur championing diversity and equity, guiding the Foundation's Humanitarian outreach and Tech for Good social-impact agenda with the IXN for Good programme.
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Follow our journey, see student spotlights and partner announcements.
🎓 Congratulations to our latest cohort of IXN students who delivered exceptional projects for NHS Digital, Lloyds Bank and Save the Children. Over 60 students, 12 projects, real impact.
View on LinkedIn →🌍 Exciting news: IXN Foundation has signed a new partnership with universities in Kenya, India and Brazil — expanding our global network to over 30 countries.
View on LinkedIn →💻 New Tech for Good track launching — students will build AI-assisted tools for charities and social enterprises. Applications now open for industry mentors.
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Whether you're a student, industry professional, academic or charity — there's a place for you in the IXN Foundation community.