Empowering Founders: Amii’s Collaboration with Communitech Aims to Fuel AI Adoption

Amii is excited to work with Communitech, a Waterloo Region innovation hub, to empower startup founders with the AI tools and resources they need to integrate AI and build in-house capabilities successfully. The collaboration will leverage Amii’s leading AI expertise and resources and be centered around Amii’s Machine Learning Exploration (ML Exploration) program—offering the acclaimed program to selected Communitech founders through its five-week workshop series and online training sessions.

The Amii x Communitech cohort includes founders from DriverDX, NuPort Robotics, PowerConsumer, Ride Commerce, SoilOptics Inc. and ViteHR. These companies are able to access this program through the OVIN and Good AI programs at Communitech.

“We are thrilled to collaborate with Communitech, a respected and well-known innovation hub in the ecosystem,” shared Adam Danyleyko, Amii’s Startup Product Owner. “This partnership offers the opportunity to leverage Amii's respected expertise in working with startups to explore the application of AI in their businesses. It also aligns with our ongoing efforts to enhance Canada's startup ecosystem through strategic interprovincial partnerships."

Through this partnership, the participating founders will receive customized program delivery for their startup based on schedule and their industry. Founders will also receive support in developing clear roadmaps for their projects based on their unique challenges and objectives.

"In working closely with startups nationwide, our deep understanding of the dynamic and ever-evolving startup ecosystem has enabled us to guide them towards achieving their goals and smoothly transitioning to the next phase,” said Danyleyko. “Our partnership with Communitech is a prime example of how we can strengthen Canada’s startup ecosystem and support Canadian SMEs. I encourage other innovation hubs and accelerators in Canada to collaborate with Amii to leverage our expertise and resources in supporting Canadian startups on their journey to success."

Building AI Capabilities for Startup Growth

Amii’s ML Exploration program was developed for founders interested in learning more about machine learning (ML) and how to adopt a by-design approach that embeds ethical AI principles at the onset of product development. The program outcomes provide founders with insights into how ML can directly impact their business, drive business value and set them apart in a competitive startup landscape. By the end of the 5-week program, founders gain a fundamental understanding of AI concepts, identify opportunities within their company that ML can address and build a road map towards a feasible proof of concept. Additionally, founders receive personalized coaching sessions at the end of the workshop series.

Since launching the ML Exploration program in 2022, Amii has supported over 130 companies throughout Canada.

Join the Next Cohort

Are you a startup founder interested in taking the ML Exploration program? Applications for the next public cohort are now open and will close on September 8, 2024. Click here to apply.

Are you an accelerator interested in working with Amii? Contact Amii’s Startup Team at startups@amii.ca