From healthcare to agriculture, parenting to personal fitness, startups use AI and machine learning (ML) to drive innovation across Canada. Today, we’re excited to introduce 16 groundbreaking startups joining the latest cohort of Level Up.

The Level Up program is uniquely designed to help AI-driven startups tackle the challenges of scaling their ML efforts. Offering coaching from ML experts, peer networking, and recruitment support, the program equips startups with the tools they need to navigate technical complexities and accelerate their growth.

Introducing Cohort 4

Thirty-eight companies have already benefitted through the program’s tailored support. The 16 companies in this fourth cohort —10 new to the program and 6 returning—are ready to continue that legacy:

• AIEndurance (Hamilton, ON)

• BetterCart Analytics (Saskatoon, SK)

• BizBridge (Toronto, ON)

• Bobo App (Winnipeg, MB)

• Cynthetix.ai (Edmonton, AB)

• Deep Breathe (London, ON)

• EnPowered (Waterloo, ON)

• Fair Winds Analytics (Ottawa, ON)

• Granularity (Toronto, ON)

• GroundTruth Agriculture (Regina, SK)

• HelpWear (Toronto, ON)

• Okaki (Calgary, AB)

• Phaseshift Technologies (Toronto, ON)

• Picsume (Amherstburg, ON)

• Quotograph (Waterloo, ON)

• Wound³ (Edmonton, AB)

How Level Up Works

The main principles of the Level Up program are:

1. Embracing Innovation Through Collaboration: Innovation thrives in an ecosystem of collaboration and knowledge-sharing. Level Up fosters meaningful connections between program peers and industry experts, creating a fertile ground for ideas to flourish.

2. Staying Ahead of the Curve: To remain leaders in their respective domains and drive innovation within their industries, startups must keep up with the latest research and industry trends. Level Up offers expertise from academic and industry luminaries, providing startups with invaluable insights into emerging technologies and best practices.

3. Building a Strong Foundation for Growth: Technological prowess isn’t the only factor to success. Strategic partnerships and talent acquisition are equally important. Through Level Up, startups can enhance their credibility and build their dream technical team through formal partnerships and access to Amii's network of top ML talent.

In practice, this looks like:

• Bi-monthly 1:1 Coaching: Personalized guidance from Amii ML scientists to help startups navigate their ML journey.

• Quarterly Expert Sessions: Sessions led by industry experts keep startups informed on the latest research and trends.

• Peer-to-Peer Networking: Fellow startups forge connections, sharing insights and experiences to overcome mutual challenges.

• Recruitment Support: Access to Amii’s network of top ML talent eases the burden of talent acquisition.

• Amii Affiliation: Partnership with Amii can be leveraged for enhanced marketing and investment opportunities.

• Pitchbook Inclusion: Affiliated startups are featured in Amii’s pitchbook, raising their profile within Amii’s extensive network.