Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute

Scaling Startups with
ML at their Core

Level Up is a one-year membership program for AI-powered startups that are ready to scale. Sponsored by Amii, this program helps you overcome the challenges of scaling ML technology.

Key Benefits & Outcomes

Informed by our work with over 150 startups, we support your growth and vision to scale through:

Coaching with Amii ML Scientists

Make better decisions faster with:

  • Bi-monthly 1:1 coaching sessions with an Amii ML Scientist, offering advice and a sounding board for new ideas

  • Access to the Amii network of scientists and students for additional coaching support

  • On-demand coaching supports through Amii Slack

  • Drop-in office hours available throughout the month

Coaching sessions may be attended by anyone on your team working on the ML project/challenge.

ML Expert Sessions

Stay up-to-date on research and industry trends with:

  • An ML Expert Roundtable, hosted quarterly

  • Experts may include Amii Fellows and industry professionals or leaders

  • Each session includes:

  • 30-minute presentation or talk from an expert on their work, research or expertise

  • 60-90-minute roundtable discussion and Q&A

Attendance is open to CTOs or ML Leads.

Peer-to-Peer Networking

Learn from those facing similar situations and challenges with:

  • Quarterly scheduled virtual discussion opportunities

  • Private Slack channel for members of the Level Up network

  • Periodic in-person events in Edmonton and Calgary

Attendance is open to CTOs or ML Leads.

Recruitment Supports

Get access to top ML talent with:

  • Job postings sent to Amii Students

  • Early access to top ML talent through facilitated opportunities and connections such as mentorship and speaker opportunities

Amii Affiliation

Leverage Amii for funding and marketing purposes with:

  • An Amii affiliation badge, which can be utilized on your website, social media, funding/investment package and other materials.

Inclusion in the Amii Pitchbook

Being part of the program will give you exposure with our network by:

  • Having your company profiled in the Amii Pitchbook which is shared with our network of investors across Canada

Google Cloud Credits for Amii Startups

ML Exploration and Level Up program participants may qualify for up to $250,000 USD in cloud credits through the Google for Startups Cloud Program.

Who It's For

Eligible startups must:

  • Be working on a scalable, software-based solution/product

  • Currently using ML as a core piece of technology for their product/service

  • Have a technical team with ML expertise/experience (at least one person)

  • Be looking to continue their ML development

We understand that not every startup has an official CTO or ML Lead. Other positions that may be eligible to participate in this program include but are not limited to:

  • Technical Founder

  • Head of Technology

  • Lead Scientist

  • Head of Machine Learning

  • Head of Engineering

We've helped more than 40 companies through Level Up, including

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