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Aliya Grig is a visionary founder, urban futurist, and global thought leader at the intersection of AI, conscious innovation, and art. As the founder of Kosmos City and the Kosmos Foundation, she is exploring a new paradigm for human evolution—one that integrates consciousness, emerging technologies, and creative expression into the very architecture of civilization.
Her signature philosophy, The Architecture of Human Evolution, offers a transformative framework in which consciousness reveals human potential, technology accelerates discovery, and art anchors inner growth in culture. This trinity fuels her mission to build next-generation innovation hubs, human-centered cities, and advanced materials that support intellectual, emotional, and spiritual expansion.
To catalyze this global shift, Aliya founded Kosmos City—an innovation ecosystem with hubs in Switzerland, the UAE, Hong Kong, and Japan. Each location is dedicated to advancing a specific technological frontier: quantum computing, empathetic robotics, next-generation alloys, and bionic materials. Together, they form a closed-cycle, human-centered innovation platform that reimagines how we design the future.
She also leads the Kosmos Foundation, which is at the forefront of developing emotional AI and sustainable technologies. The Foundation’s AI systems mirror human empathy, cognition, and reasoning.
With over 15 years of international experience, Aliya has launched and led deep-tech ventures across aerospace, AI, and advanced hardware—including three hardware technology companies (fuel cells, launch vehicles, and 3D printing). Her portfolio includes two successful tech exits and the large-scale revitalization of a European city for 50,000 people, featuring an innovation district for education and the arts that attracted new residents and catalyzed local economic growth.
Raised in an observatory by her mother, an astrophysicist, and shaped by a lifelong fascination with the cosmos, Aliya brings together 25 years of spiritual and philosophical study with deep expertise in neuroscience, quantum systems, and AI. She modernizes ancient wisdom into actionable strategies for innovation—believing that the next scientific breakthroughs will emerge from the evolution of human consciousness.
Her work has been recognized by the European Space Agency (ESA), Creative Destruction Lab (CDL), and Starburst Aerospace. She has been named among the Top 100 Women in AI by Leta Capital, included in Forbes Europe 30 Under 30, and featured as one of the 23 Most Influential Women in Tech by Startups Magazine.
Aliya is an advisory board member at the Arizona Astrobiology Center, a Fellow of the Karman Space Foundation, and is completing a PhD in neuroscience, where she researches Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) and artificial consciousness. She is also a published author, investor, and philanthropist whose patronage supports both personal evolution and planetary transformation.
Her signature philosophy, The Architecture of Human Evolution, offers a transformative framework in which consciousness reveals human potential, technology accelerates discovery, and art anchors inner growth in culture. This trinity fuels her mission to build next-generation innovation hubs, human-centered cities, and advanced materials that support intellectual, emotional, and spiritual expansion.
To catalyze this global shift, Aliya founded Kosmos City—an innovation ecosystem with hubs in Switzerland, the UAE, Hong Kong, and Japan. Each location is dedicated to advancing a specific technological frontier: quantum computing, empathetic robotics, next-generation alloys, and bionic materials. Together, they form a closed-cycle, human-centered innovation platform that reimagines how we design the future.
She also leads the Kosmos Foundation, which is at the forefront of developing emotional AI and sustainable technologies. The Foundation’s AI systems mirror human empathy, cognition, and reasoning.
With over 15 years of international experience, Aliya has launched and led deep-tech ventures across aerospace, AI, and advanced hardware—including three hardware technology companies (fuel cells, launch vehicles, and 3D printing). Her portfolio includes two successful tech exits and the large-scale revitalization of a European city for 50,000 people, featuring an innovation district for education and the arts that attracted new residents and catalyzed local economic growth.
Raised in an observatory by her mother, an astrophysicist, and shaped by a lifelong fascination with the cosmos, Aliya brings together 25 years of spiritual and philosophical study with deep expertise in neuroscience, quantum systems, and AI. She modernizes ancient wisdom into actionable strategies for innovation—believing that the next scientific breakthroughs will emerge from the evolution of human consciousness.
Her work has been recognized by the European Space Agency (ESA), Creative Destruction Lab (CDL), and Starburst Aerospace. She has been named among the Top 100 Women in AI by Leta Capital, included in Forbes Europe 30 Under 30, and featured as one of the 23 Most Influential Women in Tech by Startups Magazine.
Aliya is an advisory board member at the Arizona Astrobiology Center, a Fellow of the Karman Space Foundation, and is completing a PhD in neuroscience, where she researches Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) and artificial consciousness. She is also a published author, investor, and philanthropist whose patronage supports both personal evolution and planetary transformation.
Aliya Grig
Founder and CEO, Kosmos City
Two living mysteries shape our future: human consciousness and the Universe. At Kosmos City we study the first to responsibly illuminate the second—uniting art, science, and nature to cultivate inner evolution and humane technology. Through empathetic AI like SensEI, earthbound labs, and the participatory vision of Ether in orbit, we’re building a continuum where research becomes experience and innovation becomes care—for people, for planet, and beyond.
Aliya Grig, Founder and CEO, Kosmos City.
GERARD MICHAEL
MAC CARTHY
KAREN GRIGORYAN
Concept, Strategy
& Partner Relations
Hotel Construction and Operation Director
More than 20 years of experience in the 5-star Hotel Industry and VIP residential development e.g. Emerald Palace Kempinski Dubai, Savoy Westend Hotel Karlovy Vary Czech Republic, Marriott Hotels of Moscow, Opera Hotel Kiev Ukraine, Hotel Principe Forte dei Marmi, Italy and others.
30 years experience in international trade and project management. Represented the Irish Government in Russia as the Head of Enterprise Ireland and the Commercial Department of the Embassy of Ireland. Managed large scale private sector development projects (20x ROI). Content creator, festival founder.
ALEKSANDRA PHELAN
OLGA REHBEIN
Head of Communications
ALEXANDER SIMAKOV
Over 15 years in Marketing and PR. Founder
of Phelan Strategic Consulting international communications agency. Owner of a US-based media network.
Managed brand development for Nike, LVMH, etc.
Raised over $120m in sponsorship and branding placement.
Development director
Marketing Assistant
Founded 3 IT start-ups including PlayDisplay, which was engaged in interactive visual technologies using AR / VR. He acted as an investor in a company developing browser games and applications for social networks.
Founded 3 IT start-ups including PlayDisplay, which was engaged in interactive visual technologies using AR / VR. He acted as an investor in a company developing browser games and applications for social networks.
ANDREY LI
Financial advisor
Over 20 years of experience in the investment banking, private equity and project management sectors. Prior to joining the Kosmos City team, Andrey gained extensive practical experience in the investment banking departments of Renaissance Capital, Private Equity Group, Citigroup and UBS added to five year's experience in the London office of one of the leading international consulting companies Bain
LINA POLYAKOVA
COO
Over 15 years of international experience in Construction, Real Estate, Operations, and Facilities with a combined project experience of managing over $500M in property developments including Capital Project's renovation of Saks Flagship Store on 5th Avenue, "L' Avenue" Restaurant in NYC designed by Philippe Stark, Hudson Bay Company (HBC) / Saks, WeWork and others.
Hani Rashid
& Lise Anne Couture
& Lise Anne Couture
Asymtote architecture
project design
project design
Founded in 1989 by Hani Rashid and Lise Anne Couture, NYC. Leading international architecture practice that has distinguished itself globally with intelligent, innovative and visionary projects, virtual reality environments as well as interiors and design.
Beyond the terrestrial horizon lies a universe of possibilities for your brand to make a lasting impact. Kosmos City is not just a destination; it's a movement that aims to redefine how we perceive our planet, ourselves, and the kosmos. By partnering with us, you become an integral part of a revolutionary project that spans the microcosm of personal development to the macrocosm of space exploration.
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