Building sovereign intelligence for the autonomous age
Archotec builds AI systems that run companies end-to-end.
We are a deep-tech startup from Russia, pioneering a new class of AI systems built on Active Inference rather than prompt engineering. Our mission is to create truly autonomous cognitive systems that run locally, respect privacy, and serve humanity. The company is currently in pre-registration stage our goal is to establish the headquarters in Abu Dhabi, UAE, where we see the ideal ecosystem for sovereign AI innovation.
Software is shifting from tools to autonomous systems
Companies will be run by AI
Archotec is building the OS for that transition
Why we can build autonomous companies
Active Inference from Day One
Not fine-tuned LLMs. System-level cognitive architecture built on computational neuroscience principles.
On-Device First
100% local processing capability. No cloud dependency. True data sovereignty from the ground up.
System-Level Architecture
Not a chatbot wrapper. Full cognitive stack: perception, memory, planning, action execution.
Proven Core
Working prototype deployed. Real agents running. Real-world validation in progress.
We exist for
Companies escaping SaaS lock-in
Organizations that want to own their AI, not rent it
Privacy-first businesses
Industries where data cannot leave the premises
Regulated regions
MENA, EU, and markets with strict data residency requirements
The enemy
Cloud lock-in
Your AI shouldn't live on someone else's server
Subscription economy
Pay once, own forever. No monthly ransom.
Human bottleneck
Operations that need humans for every decision
Mission
To democratize autonomous intelligence by building cognitive systems that run entirely on local hardware, ensuring complete data sovereignty and privacy for individuals and organizations.
Vision
A world where every home, city, and enterprise has access to truly intelligent systems that understand context, anticipate needs, and act autonomously without sacrificing privacy or security.
Approach
We apply Active Inference from computational neuroscience to build AI that doesn't just respond to prompts, but genuinely perceives, reasons, and acts with purpose and understanding.
Values
Data sovereignty, technological independence, scientific rigor, and unwavering commitment to privacy. We believe intelligence should serve the user, not the cloud.
The Archotec Timeline
From idea to reality: key milestones in our story
The Idea
Research into Active Inference and autonomous cognitive systems begins. The founding team forms in Russia.
Cognitive Core Prototype
First working prototype of the Archotec cognitive engine built on EFE minimization. Proof of concept for local AI processing.
Platform Validated
Core Archotec architecture validated. SDK development begins. Preparing documentation for company registration in Abu Dhabi.
First Product: Aura Home
Aura Home -- the first product built on the Archotec platform -- enters alpha. Proves the cognitive engine in a real consumer device.
Ecosystem Growth
Archotec SDK opens for internal products. Aura Home iOS app completed. Aura Production for industrial use in preview.
Abu Dhabi Expansion
Company registration in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Opening the office. Strategic partnerships in MENA region. Building the future from the Emirates.
The People Behind Archotec
A small, focused team with deep expertise in cognitive science, AI systems, and MENA markets
Kirill Gryzunov
Founder & CEO, Owner, CFAStrategy, Finance, MENA Partnerships, Ecosystem Growth
Kirill leads Archotec's business strategy, finance, and vision. A CFA charterholder, he combines deep financial expertise with technology leadership. Based in Russia, he is focused on preparing the company's expansion into the UAE market, with Abu Dhabi as the target for the future headquarters. He drives the vision of sovereign cognitive systems into real-world applications and is building strategic relationships with the MENA ecosystem.
Mikhail Kotelnikov
Co-Founder & CTOCognitive Architecture, Active Inference, Core Systems
Mikhail is the technical architect behind Archotec's cognitive core. With expertise in computational neuroscience and Active Inference, he designs the systems that enable truly autonomous AI. He leads the development of the EFE minimization engine, memory systems, and the entire cognitive architecture that powers Aura Home and future enterprise products.
Want to join our journey?
We're building from Russia with a vision for Abu Dhabi. Looking for talented people who share our passion for sovereign AI.
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