About Iskra

Iskra (Polish for “spark”) is an independent, founder-led studio based in Poland. We are building a mind that learns from the consequences of actions: one core, trained from scratch, designed to work independently of large language models.

What we are building

The model should describe a situation through its elements, relationships and history, then predict how different actions would change it. Memory matters when the present observation is not enough. Uncertainty matters when the available evidence does not resolve what will happen.

Our goal is to reuse the same learned core in new situations. That capability has to be demonstrated: an internal prediction is a hypothesis, and an observed outcome is its test. The public manifesto sets out this direction.

What comes next

We are developing the model’s memory, learning and ability to predict consequences. We will share the next steps and results as the work progresses.

How we will know it works

In controlled environments, we record predictions before executing actions. Where a world can be copied, we compare alternative actions from the same starting point. Their actual consequences supply the training signal.

We compare the learned model with simpler methods and test unfamiliar situations. This work is in progress. We are not presenting a finished universal model or claiming consciousness.

Technology and independence

The core has a clear requirement: its data, training, predictions and evaluation must operate without an LLM. We control the code, data and weights; training can run on rented cloud compute.

Who is behind it

Iskra is a founder-led studio established in 2026 and based in Poland. The founder designs and operates the project. For research, press or other enquiries, contact [email protected].

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