We are Trilateral – leading the way in Responsible AI.

Our teams combine deep research expertise, advanced data science, and a genuine understanding of the human and organisational challenges behind every piece of data.

New AI Governance Report: Building AI literacy & workforce readiness

From research excellence to trusted AI leader

Founded in 2004, Trilateral has grown from a pioneering research organisation into a leader in Responsible AI solutions and services. We work with partners across industries and sectors to embed AI that performs safely, ethically, and effectively.

With experience that extends across Financial Services, Healthcare, Industrials and the Public Sector we work with organisations across the UK, Ireland, Europe, and the Middle East to turn responsible AI into a catalyst for growth through resilience.

Empowering organisations to realise AI’s potential - responsibly and effectively

Our Purpose

Building society’s trust in AI.

Our Mission

To develop Responsible AI products and services through driving the AI ecosystem to Responsible AI.

Our Vision

To be a global leader in Responsible AI.

Values that turn integrity into performance

Our values underpin how we work — ensuring that every engagement reflects excellence, transparency, and a shared commitment to doing things the right way.

We are committed to excellence

We deliver outstanding results, applying rigorous standards to every engagement to ensure our clients and partners achieve measurable value and long-term success.

We value knowledge sharing

We share expertise and insight openly, helping our partners and clients gain the understanding they need to innovate responsibly and perform effectively.

We are built on trust

We act with integrity and transparency, safeguarding data and building lasting relationships founded on accountability and confidence.

We embrace adaptability

We stay agile in a fast-changing landscape, evolving our methods and solutions to meet shifting priorities and emerging technologies.

We are respectful and inclusive

We foster diverse perspectives and expertise, ensuring our collaborations are respectful, insightful, and deliver stronger, more sustainable outcomes.

We encourage mucking in

We take a hands-on approach, working collaboratively across disciplines and projects to deliver meaningful results for our clients and partners.

Our Expertise

We work alongside our clients to design, deploy, and manage AI systems that fit their goals and context. Our approach blends research excellence with practical delivery, ensuring every solution is scalable, compliant, and grounded in real impact.

AI Governance

We help organisations build robust AI governance frameworks — ensuring transparency, accountability, and compliance from strategy to deployment under the AI Act and other emerging regulations.

Core Expertise

AI governance frameworks and operating models
Regulatory readiness (AI Act, GDPR, ISO)
AI risk and impact assessments
Algorithmic fairness and accountability audits
Policy alignment and governance training

AI Training & Capability Building

We build AI literacy across your organisation — equipping teams with the skills to develop, manage, and oversee ethical and compliant AI systems with confidence.

Core Expertise

Responsible AI awareness and leadership programmes
Technical and non-technical training for governance, ethics, and risk
Tailored workshops for compliance and decision-making
AI maturity and readiness assessments

Bespoke AI Solutions

We design and deliver custom AI solutions that solve complex challenges — from predictive analytics and safeguarding tools to decision-support systems that prioritise fairness, privacy, and trust.

Core Expertise

Bespoke AI design and development
Machine learning, NLP, and predictive analytics
Human-centred and privacy-by-design engineering
Risk modelling and decision intelligence
Research-to-product translation and integration

Trilateral GRC Suite

Our AI governance platform enables organisations to manage AI risk, monitor compliance, and operationalise responsible AI principles across teams, projects, and suppliers.

Core Expertise

AI inventory and risk register management
Governance workflows and audit trails
Policy templates and compliance dashboards
Reporting and impact monitoring tools
Integration with enterprise risk and data systems

Research, Policy & Impact

Our research underpins every service — combining social science, law, and ethics to inform best practice, shape policy, and measure AI’s real-world impact.

Core Expertise

Foresight and impact studies
Ethical and human rights assessments
Standards and policy development
Responsible innovation methods
Sector expertise in health, climate, and security

Our Awards

Full list of awards

2025 PICCASO Awards: Responsible AI & Data Ethics Initiative or Leadership: SME

The Responsible AI & Data Ethics Initiative or Leadership: SME award celebrates our leadership in developing and deploying trustworthy AI systems by embedding rigorous ethical frameworks and accountability measures, demonstrating our commitment to fairness and societal benefit throughout the work we do.

2024 DataIQ Award | Data-enabling Solution of the Year (enabler)

STRIAD:AIR, Trilateral Research’s public health solution, claimed the ‘Data-enabling solution of the year’ award at the 2024 DataIQ Awards. This accolade highlights our use of AI to convert raw air pollution and health data into wider motivation for change, spurring climate action by illustrating the impacts of air pollution at a hyperlocal level.

2024 DataIQ Award | Best Use of Data for Not-for-profit or Non-commercial Purposes

Trilateral Research’s RESTART project secured the ‘Best use of data for not-for-profit or non-commercial purposes’ award at the 2024 DataIQ Awards. This achievement showcases our innovative approach to uncovering survivor-centric insights within unstructured data and demonstrates how technology can address key challenges in supporting survivors of modern slavery.

2024 DataIQ Awards| AI and Data for Good Hero Organisation Commendation

Trilateral Research received a commendation in the ‘AI and data for good hero organisation’ category at the 2024 DataIQ Awards. This recognition underscores our dedication to applying AI and data to tackle complex social issues, reflecting our ongoing efforts to create positive societal impact through responsible AI solutions.

2024 National Technology Award | Tech for Good

Trilateral Research’s child safeguarding solution, CESIUM, co-designed with a UK Police Force, received the prestigious ‘Tech for Good’ award at the 2024 National Technology Awards (NTAs). This award recognises organisations using technology to improve the lives of others and the world around us, highlighting CESIUM’s transformative impact in identifying vulnerable children.

2024 SME London Business Gold Award | Best Enterprising Business

The London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) awarded Trilateral Research with the prestigious SME London Business Gold Award for ‘Best Enterprising Business’. This achievement recognised our innovative approach, adaptability, and leadership in developing cutting-edge solutions that address complex global challenges while prioritising ethics and responsibility.

2023 DataIQ Award | Data for Society

Trilateral Research’s groundbreaking AI solution, CESIUM, co-designed with a UK Police Force, was honoured with the prestigious DataIQ Award for ‘Data for Society’ in 2023. This recognition highlighted the software’s revolutionary approach to child safeguarding, demonstrating its potential to identify vulnerable children earlier and significantly increase operational capacity within Safeguarding Partnerships.

2023 Invest in Ireland Award | Best Use of R&D

Trilateral Research was awarded the Best Use of R&D prize at the Invest in Ireland Awards 2023 for our impactful work in the healthcare-research sector. This recognition showcased our commitment to supporting the improvement and protection of public health through sustainable innovation, particularly in the context of the EU-funded COVINFORM and iToBoS projects.

2022 World Summit on the Information Society | Champion Certificate

The EU-funded Horizon 2020 SIENNA project, led by Trilateral Research was recognised for its efforts in ensuring that rights, freedoms, and values are respected in the creation of new and emerging technologies. Specifically, this project investigated societal acceptance and awareness of genomics, human enhancement, AI, and robotics technologies.

2021 CIO Review Magazine | #1 GDPR Solution Provider

CIO Review Magazine recognised Trilateral Research as the top GDPR Solution Provider in 2021. This achievement highlighted our deep understanding of data protection, commitment to responsible data practices, and ability to provide practical, personalised solutions for clients across sectors.