MBZUAI
1 model across 1 family · Latest: K2 Think V2 (2026-01)
MBZUAI's portfolio covers 1 active model across 1 current family, spanning long context. Open a model detail page to compare provider routes and sourced benchmarks.
Covers 1 workload area across 1 active tracked model; last verified 2026-06-29.
Use it for
- Teams evaluating long context across this lab's releases
- Comparing model families before committing to a flagship
- Migration and pricing follow-ups across 1 tracked models
Do not use it for
- Choosing a hosting provider without opening a model page for price ladders
Active models
1
Current models from this lab, excluding deprecated ones
Active families
1
Current model families from this lab
Open catalog
1 open
0 open source / 1 open weights
Lowest output price
Not tracked
No provider output pricing linked yet
Latest dated release
2026-01-27
K2 Think V2
Freshness
2026-06-29
Researched 18d ago
Information
Release cadence
Showing 1 recent dated release (full timeline below). Latest: K2 Think V2 (2026-01-27).
Where this lab wins
- Long-context: 1 tracked model with context-token or InfiniteBench-class signal.
Flagship quality / price signal
Flagship: K2 Think V2 (best sourced coding quality-per-dollar in this portfolio).
Quality-per-dollar unavailable for this flagship — benchmark coverage or output token pricing is still missing.
MBZUAI is an AI research organization founded in 2019. MBZUAI ships 1 model family totaling 1 model, with the most recent release K2 Think V2 in 2026-01. Notable families include K2 Think. Use it as a stable reference for lab background, release coverage, and follow-up model pages as they are added. Researchers and evaluators can scan counts, links, release history, and source. View official API endpoints, benchmark performance, and coding/agent fit for every MBZUAI model.
About
Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) is the world's first graduate-level, research-focused AI university, established in 2019 in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The Institute of Foundation Models (IFM) at MBZUAI conducts foundational AI research in collaboration with partners including G42 and Cerebras Systems, producing open-source AI models such as the K2 family.
Featured models
| Model | Released | Context | Input price ($/1M) | Output price ($/1M) | License | Openness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K2 Think V2 | 2026-01-27 | 512k | - | - | Open Weights | Open weights |
Model families
Recent releases
- K2 Think V2- 2026-01-27
FAQ
Who founded MBZUAI and when?
MBZUAI was founded in 2019 and is associated with Abu Dhabi, UAE.
What models has MBZUAI released?
MBZUAI ships 1 model across 1 family: K2 Think.
Is MBZUAI's technology open source?
All tracked models are released under Open Weights.
Where is MBZUAI headquartered?
MBZUAI is headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
How can I access MBZUAI's models?
MBZUAI's provider availability is tracked on model pages as API and hosting data is verified.
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Last reviewed: 2026-06-29. Data sourced from public lab announcements and provider documentation.