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Intelligent devices
On-device intelligence and edge computing that respect privacy, power, and the physical world.
Independent AI systems studio
Intelligence,
engineered.
9up builds the quiet infrastructure behind useful, trustworthy AI. From the device in your hand to the engines that power it, we make advanced computation feel human.
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9UP // COMPUTING IN CONTEXT
The scope
From first
principles.
We work across the stack to turn hard technical problems into dependable products. Focused teams, clear systems, measurable outcomes.
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LLM systems
Language models, evaluation, and agentic workflows shaped around real human intent.
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Infrastructure
Reliable foundations for training, serving, and scaling computation without the noise.
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Engine software
Low-level systems programming that makes ambitious software fast, observable, and resilient.
How we work
Useful by
design.
The most advanced technology is only as valuable as the trust it earns. We keep our thinking rigorous and our output legible.
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Human scale
Technology should expand agency, not ask people to adapt themselves around it.
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Built in the open
Transparent systems are easier to understand, improve, and hold accountable.
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Security first
Privacy and resilience are foundations of the architecture, not features added later.
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