GPT-Lab 2025 in Numbers

GPT‑Lab in 2025: The Year in Numbers

GPT‑Lab at Tampere University continues to scale its research, impact, and global reach. Established in May 2023, GPT-Lab has grown rapidly into one of the leading hubs for generative AI, software engineering, and AI research in Finland. Here’s what 2025 looks like in numbers.

Research & Scientific Impact

  • 12+ peer‑reviewed papers published in software engineering, artificial intelligence, and information systems journals and conferences

  • 10+ AI conferences participated in Finland and other countries

  • 10 technical solutions and pilots deployed, translating research into practice

These results reflect GPT‑Lab’s strong focus on research combined with real‑world applicability.

Projects & Innovation

In 2025, GPT‑Lab advanced a diverse portfolio of strategic research and innovation projects, including:

  • MAISA

  • GeTeK

  • SYNTHETICA

  • GENT

  • EVIL‑AI

  • AI‑BASS

  • DIGI2

Together, these initiatives address challenges in generative AI, industrial applications, and societal impact.

For more information on our projects: Projects – GPT-Lab

Funding & Growth

  • €2M in active funding

  • €3M+ total funding portfolio

This strong funding base enables sustained research, talent growth, and long‑term collaboration with industry and public partners.

People Behind GPT‑Lab

GPT‑Lab’s success is driven by a diverse and growing team of experts:

  • 4 Professors

  • 4 Postdoctoral Researchers

  • 13 Doctoral Researchers

  • 17 Research Assistants

  • 9 Managers & Specialists

👥 Total team growth: +88.5%

Global Footprint

While rooted in Tampere University, GPT‑Lab’s work reaches far beyond Finland, with collaborations and activities across:

  • Tampere, Seinäjoki, and Pori (Finland)

  • Karlskrona (Sweden)

  • Ghana and Tanzania

  • Brasília (Brazil)

This international presence strengthens the lab’s perspective on global AI challenges and opportunities.

Community, Recognition & Leadership

  • 1st Summer School on Generative AI in Software Engineering successfully organized
  • Prof. Pekka Abrahamsson awarded AI Researcher of the Year by AI Finland and Business Finland
  • Prof. Abrahamsson listed among the Top‑100 Influencers in the IT Field in Finland
  • Establishment of an Industrial Advisory Board, chaired by Tomas Herda

     

Looking Ahead

In just over two years, GPT‑Lab has established itself as a fast‑growing, internationally connected research lab with strong scientific output and tangible societal impact. As we move forward, our focus remains on advancing responsible generative AI, strengthening industry collaboration, and educating the next generation of AI researchers.

Thank you all team members for your efforts, collaborators, and other stakeholders for making sure our work has been noticed. In 2026, the GPT-Lab will be even bigger!

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