Built by Researchers, Driven by Impact

Meti Labs was founded by four NTU AI PhDs with a shared conviction: that the most rigorous academic research, applied with deep industry understanding, can fundamentally transform how enterprises in Southeast Asia operate.

Our Story

From NTU Research Labs to Enterprise AI

Meti Labs was born inside the research labs of Nanyang Technological University. Our four co-founders spent over a decade pushing the boundaries of machine learning, computer vision, and distributed systems — publishing in top-tier conferences and collaborating with Singapore's leading government agencies and multinationals.

What we noticed was a persistent gap: world-class AI research existed, but translating it into reliable, production-grade systems for complex industrial environments remained elusive. Enterprises in aviation, maritime, logistics, and transportation needed partners who understood both the science and the operational realities.

In 2018, we founded Meti Labs in Singapore to bridge that gap. Our mission is simple — deliver AI solutions that are not only technically excellent but operationally transformative, built on a foundation of rigorous research and genuine domain expertise.

2018

Founded in Singapore

50+

Enterprise Clients

200+

AI Models Deployed

15M+

Data Points Daily

4

NTU PhD Founders

Our Journey

A Track Record of Consistent Growth

From a four-person founding team to a regional AI powerhouse, every milestone reflects our commitment to enterprise impact.

2018

Founded

Four NTU AI PhDs founded Meti Labs in Singapore with a vision to bring cutting-edge AI to Southeast Asian enterprises.

2019

First Enterprise Client

Secured our first major aviation client, deploying predictive maintenance AI across a fleet of 30+ aircraft.

2020

Maritime Expansion

Expanded into maritime sector, partnering with leading port operators to build smart port solutions.

2021

Series A Funding

Raised Series A funding to accelerate product development and expand our team of AI engineers and researchers.

2022

50+ Clients Milestone

Reached 50+ enterprise clients across aviation, maritime, logistics, and transportation in Southeast Asia.

2023

NTU Research Lab

Established joint research lab with NTU, focusing on next-generation AI for industrial applications.

2024

Regional Expansion

Expanded operations to serve clients across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam.

2025

200+ AI Models

Surpassed 200 AI models deployed in production, processing over 15 million data points daily for our clients.

Our Founders

The Research Team Behind the Vision

Every co-founder brings a decade-plus of deep academic research and real-world enterprise delivery — a combination that defines everything we build.

Dr. Wei Chen

CEO & Co-Founder

Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence, Nanyang Technological University

Former lead researcher at NTU's Centre for Artificial Intelligence. 10+ years of experience applying deep learning to industrial systems. Led AI research programs with major Singapore enterprises before founding Meti Labs.

Dr. Priya Sharma

CTO & Co-Founder

Ph.D. in Computer Science, Nanyang Technological University

Expert in distributed systems and cloud architecture. Previously a senior engineer at a leading Singapore government technology agency. Specializes in building scalable AI infrastructure for enterprise deployments.

Dr. Marcus Tan

Chief AI Officer & Co-Founder

Ph.D. in Machine Learning, Nanyang Technological University

Specialist in computer vision and reinforcement learning with 15+ publications in top-tier conferences. Led NTU's smart transportation research lab before co-founding Meti Labs.

Dr. Lisa Ng

VP of Engineering & Co-Founder

Ph.D. in Software Engineering, Nanyang Technological University

Full-stack engineering leader with deep expertise in enterprise system integration. Previously architected large-scale logistics platforms for multinational corporations operating across ASEAN.

Our Values

The Principles That Guide Our Work

These are not aspirational statements — they are the operating principles embedded in every engagement, every line of code, and every client relationship.

Research-Driven

Grounded in rigorous academic research from NTU, we bring scientific rigor to every solution we build.

Client-Centric

We deeply understand our clients' industries and build solutions that address real operational challenges.

Engineering Excellence

We build enterprise-grade systems designed for reliability, security, and scale from day one.

Continuous Innovation

We stay at the forefront of AI research and continuously improve our solutions with the latest advances.

Partner with a Team That Understands Your Industry

Bring world-class AI research and enterprise engineering to your most complex operational challenges. Let's build something meaningful together.