Scaling startups with
machine learning 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 100 Level Up startups, we support your growth and vision to scale through:
Get mentored by world-class machine learning 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 ML talent for additional coaching support
Coaching sessions may be attended by anyone on your team working on the ML project or challenge.
Access exclusive sessions by research & industry experts
Stay up-to-date on research and industry trends with:
Quarterly scheduled Expert Roundtables
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
90-minute roundtable discussion and Q&A
Attendance is open to CTOs or ML Leads.
Connect with a community of CTOs
Learn from those facing similar situations and challenges with:
Quarterly scheduled virtual Peer Networking Sessions
Access to occasional in-person events
Attendance is open to CTOs or ML Leads.
Strengthen your team with recruitment supports
Get access to top ML talent with:
Distribution of your job postings with our talent network
Early access to talent through invitations to Amii events
Amplify your brand with Amii affiliation
Strengthen your position in the market and during funding rounds with:
An Amii affiliation badge, which can be utilized on your website, social media, funding package, and other materials
Maximize exposure in the Amii pitchbook
Gain exposure to our exclusive Canadian investor network through:
Inclusion in Amii’s Pitchbook, where you can profile your startup which is distributed semi-annually with our network of investors across Canada
We've helped more than 100 companies through Level Up, including
Eligibility
Eligible startups must:
Be working on a scalable, software-based solution, or product
Currently using AI or machine learning as a core piece of technology for their product or service
Generate under $10 million CAD in revenue
$100 million funding round or lower
Have a product or service in market
Incorporated as a Canadian business
Eligible Participants:
Founders
CTO or Technical Leads
Interested companies or founders will be required to fill out our application form, which will assess your company's eligibility.
Level Up success stories
Hear from startups that have completed the Level Up program


Working with Amii has been a major accelerator in this journey. Their team provided invaluable support as we developed agentic features for AI Endurance - capabilities that allow the platform to reason about training data and take smart actions, all with human-in-the-loop confirmation to ensure safety and transparency.
Markus Rummel, Founder at AI Endurance
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