Founded in 2023, the ELLIS Institute Tübingen has established itself as a leading center for foundational AI research, attracting top machine learning talent and providing state-of-the-art facilities in Tübingen, Germany. Our mission is to advance pioneering AI research while contributing to the broader ELLIS initiative as well as the local AI ecosystem. By combining fundamental scientific excellence with societal relevance, the institute is shaping the future of AI in Europe and beyond by fostering innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the development of the next generation of leaders in AI science. The ELLIS Institute is generously funded by the Hector Stiftung and the state of Baden-Württemberg. It works closely with the Max-Planck-Institut for Intelligent Systems (where most PIs have a co-affiliation) as well as with Tübingen University.