Digital Human Technology and Generative AI Pioneer Pantheon Lab Celebrates its Fifth Anniversary

(Hong Kong, 19 August 2024) – Pantheon Lab, a pioneer in digital human technology and Generative AI, proudly celebrated its fifth anniversary recently. Since its inception in 2019, the company has been at the forefront of the Generative AI landscape, revolutionising industries with groundbreaking technologies and setting new standards in the tech landscape. At the same time, Pantheon Lab also signed four pieces of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with strategic partners from Hong Kong, Macau, Japan, and Malaysia on the collaboration to integrate the business of each party into Generative AI and digital human solution. 

Over the past five years, Pantheon Lab has evolved from a digital human SaaS provider to a comprehensive digital human ecosystem architect. This evolution has included the development of pioneering projects such as "Iris," a news anchor for NCS Singapore; "N0el," Huawei Hong Kong's first virtual brand ambassador; "Tracy," MTR Corp's AI Ambassador; "Kala," KFC Taiwan's AI Intern; "Peggie," SingPost's GenAI Service Assistant, and “AIVA”, SBS Transit’s AI Virtual Assistant. These innovations have made a substantial impact across regions and various sectors, from public transport to fast food retail, showcasing Pantheon Lab's role in driving transformative change.

The fifth anniversary is not only a celebration of its past successes but also a powerful affirmation of Pantheon Lab’s unwavering commitment to groundbreaking innovation. Pantheon Lab's Co-Founder and CEO, Ivan Lau, remarked, "We are deeply grateful to our investors, pioneer clients, and the incubation programmes that have been instrumental in empowering us to lead the way in AI technology. Their contributions have been essential to our growth and success, and we remain dedicated to driving transformative change and addressing global challenges.”

Representatives from MTR Corp and other corporate partners of Pantheon Lab who have entrusted the company to deliver first-in-market innovative solutions that enhance their customer experiences, also shared their experience in the celebration.

The Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) has played a pivotal role in Pantheon Lab's growth journey. Pantheon Lab was a graduate of HKSTP’s incubation programme that received comprehensive support from infrastructure, business opportunities in both local and overseas markets, network and funding, fostering rapid growth of the company. It was during the ICT Expo in 2022 that Pantheon Lab debuted world's first digital human-powered language model chatbot, and gained significant traction and customer attention.

Eric Or, Acting Chief Corporate Development Officer, Head of Ecosystem Development of HKSTP, commented, "I am glad to witness the remarkable achievement made by Pantheon Lab which is a testament of its outstanding progress and contributions to the Generative AI sector. We are proud to support the growth of Pantheon Lab through our incubation programme and our thriving ecosystem. We look forward to seeing Pantheon Lab continue to lead the way in transforming industries and enhancing customer experiences globally."

Pantheon Lab also leveraged the occasion to sign four MoUs with strategic partners from Hong Kong, Macau, Japan, and Malaysia. These partnerships aim to integrate the businesses of the respective parties into Pantheon Lab's Generative AI and digital human solutions. The collaborations span diverse sectors, including finance, the shared economy, tourism and theme parks, as well as general business solutions.

Looking ahead, Pantheon Lab is expanding its reach into new and transformative areas, with great collaborations with valuable partners. Being selected for innovative startup accelerator programmes like Nvidia's Inception, 500 Global’s Aichi Launchpad, HKAI Lab, Mizuho Crowd Brain, Itochu’s ITOCUBATE, and Station AI. The company is also developing solutions, including AI virtual teller with Inforich Asia, virtual medical professional and caretakers to enhance healthcare and elderly care, personalised AI tour guides to enrich museum and attraction experiences, and AI-powered retail interactions. Pantheon Lab has also initiated proof-of-concept projects with both Hong Kong and Singapore government departments, aiming to build a digital human ecosystem for smart city development.

Mark Chan, Co-Founder & Advisor of Pantheon Lab, added, “Our success is a testament to our team’s dedication. By adopting the Glocal approach, combining global innovation with local relevance, Pantheon Lab is poised to explore new horizons in AI and expand our impact from Hong Kong to the world.”

Christina Tse, Co-Founder & Advisor of Pantheon Lab, remarked, “Pantheon Lab’s journey has been remarkable. As we look ahead, we are eager to push the boundaries of technology and deliver meaningful AI solutions that shape a brighter future through our ‘AI For Good’ initiative.”

As Pantheon Lab celebrates this significant milestone, the company remains steadfast in advancing the frontiers of AI technology. With a commitment to leading industry transformation and enhancing human experiences, Pantheon Lab is prepared to shape the future with its cutting-edge solutions. The path ahead is filled with promise, and the company is ready to drive impactful change and innovation across diverse sectors.