Relativity has launched Rel Labs, a new initiative to accelerate innovation in legal technology by investing over $170 million in research and development in 2025, with a focus on expanding its platform, RelativityOne.

Through Rel Labs, the company plans to collaborate with TLTF to identify and support over 70 startups, providing strategic guidance and industry expertise to foster growth.

Relativity continues to be a global leader in legal data intelligence, offering its platform free to academic institutions and supporting pro bono work through its Justice for Change initiative.

Relativity will showcase its community and technological advancements at Relativity Fest in Chicago from October 7-9, featuring a Developer Summit, industry sessions, and an Innovation Awards event.

CEO Phil Saunders emphasized the importance of community and innovation, especially during the AI-driven transformation of legal technology, highlighting Relativity’s commitment to supporting the legal tech ecosystem.

Relativity underscores its dedication to community-driven innovation, integrating new tools, collaborations, and industry events to shape the future of legal data intelligence and redefine legal practice.

In 2026, Relativity will revamp its Developer Program into three categories—Innovators, System Integrators, and Strategic Partners—to promote ecosystem growth and better support its over 50 developer partners.

RelativityOne, the company's platform, is used globally by law firms, corporations, and government agencies for legal data management, investigations, and compliance, aiming to solve complex legal challenges.

The partnership and new initiatives aim to support the growth of legal data intelligence tools and solutions, helping Relativity stay competitive amid AI disruptions in eDiscovery.

These efforts are part of Relativity’s strategy to stay ahead in the legal tech market, especially as generative AI begins to reshape the industry.

A new $170 million legal technology development lab will foster innovation, providing funding, guidance, and access to Relativity’s network and experts for selected startups.