Amii receives $30M in funding from the Government of Alberta and Alberta Innovates

The investment will continue to strengthen Alberta’s leadership in artificial intelligence research and commercialization.

The Government of Alberta, through Alberta Innovates, has announced a $30 million investment in Amii to build Alberta’s AI talent pipeline, accelerate research and commercialization and grow the AI ecosystem.

Alberta is already a leader in artificial intelligence. This investment ensures Alberta remains at the forefront of AI. For over twenty years, Alberta has invested in its artificial intelligence capacity through Amii and the University of Alberta. Since then, AI has become an integral part of daily life and through the advancement of AI research and industry adoption, Amii continues to expand on what is possible.

Amii is a non-profit institute that partners with companies across various industries to drive innovative AI solutions while providing practical guidance, advice, corporate training, and talent recruitment services. The institute is recognized as one of Canada’s three centres of AI excellence under the Pan-Canadian AI Strategy.

Continued investment drives growth

By continuing to invest in AI, Alberta can drive economic growth, create new jobs, and improve the lives of its residents through technological advancement.

“Alberta clearly has what it takes to continue to accelerate artificial intelligence and commercialize solutions. Investing in AI ensures our province remains at the forefront of developing new and emerging technologies to solve the world’s latest challenges and bring made-in-Alberta technologies to global markets.”

• Nate Glubish, Minister of Technology and Innovation

“For over twenty years, Alberta has established a strong foundation in AI excellence, in large part due to the forward-thinking investments Amii has received from the Government of Alberta and Alberta Innovates. Amii is grateful for the continued support as this announcement is a huge vote of confidence in the work Amii is doing to expand Alberta’s AI capacity, to build on its global AI leadership. Through this funding, Amii will continue to increase the depth of Alberta’s innovation and technology talent pool, accelerate the commercialization of Alberta research and innovation, and build upon Alberta’s position as a global leader in AI innovation and industry deployment.”

• Cam Linke, CEO, Amii

“This funding builds on our long-standing support and partnership with AI researchers at the University of Alberta and Amii, who have helped to propel Alberta to the forefront of the Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning field. Together we are creating powerful tools to allow Alberta businesses to compete across sectors and take advantage of a $16 trillion market opportunity."

• Laura Kilcrease, CEO, Alberta Innovates

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World leaders in AI

The use of artificial intelligence continues to transform businesses and daily lives. AI can help provide smart solutions in key sectors of Alberta’s economy that attracts investment and creates jobs. Alberta is already a leader in artificial intelligence and investing in AI ensures Alberta remains at the forefront.

In 2022/2023, examples of Amii in action include:

• Creating more than 100 work-integrated learning opportunities that saw top-tier technical talent work on industry-facing engagements while completing their graduate studies.
• Supporting more than 850 individuals to upskill through specialized workshops
• Providing online education to more than 27,000 learners looking to build foundational knowledge about AI and machine learning using real-world examples.
• Supporting 58 startups with AI programs designed for tech startup founders.
• Working with 115 companies translating knowledge, talent and technology into industry. Recent projects include:
  • Amii and TELUS are collaborating to study and deliver artificial intelligence (AI)-based algorithms and techniques to manage increasingly complex next-generation networks.
  • Amii and Routique are collaborating on creating AI-enabled warehouses, alongside Big Rock Brewery, to optimize current warehouse management process to alleviate global supplychain pressures.
  • Collaborated with Attabotics to develop AI capabilities that further optimize efficiency and productivity in Attabotics’ innovative supply chain infrastructure, ultimately supporting Attabotics’ customers which include Nordstrom and Canadian Tire.
• Other companies Amii has worked with include Instrumar, EZ Ops, pipikwan pêhtâkwan, Blindman Brewing, Delphi Technology Corp and more.
• Providing 18 internship and residency opportunities to advance both the skill development of emerging AI talent and client projects.

Learn how Amii works with companies of all sizes to tap into a whole level level of potential and develop clear, long-term AI and machine learning strategies.