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:
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/challenge.
Access exclusive sessions by machine learning experts
Stay up-to-date on research and industry trends with:
Quarterly scheduled ML 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 discussion opportunities
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
Use our recognized brand to strengthen your position in the market and during funding rounds.
An Amii affiliation badge, which can be utilized on your website, social media, funding/investment 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/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
Frequently Asked Questions - FAQs
Do I have to be technical in order to take the program?
Yes the program is designed for technical founders, CTOs, and/or ML Leads who are actively managing and developing AI and ML models. Coaching sessions and expert roundtables are intended for the team members driving your AI/ML efforts.
What kind of technical challenges can we bring to coaching sessions?
Teams typically bring real, in-production challenges such as improving model performance, reducing false positives, scaling pipelines, refining architectures, or evaluating new approaches. Sessions are flexible and designed to meet you where you are technically.
Will this program assist us with hands-on development of AI and ML models?
Level Up is primarily advisory, but grounded in your team’s real technical challenges—focusing on practical guidance you can apply directly to your models, systems, and decisions. If you are interested in Amii assisting with hands-on development of AI/ML, please connect with us!
What stage should our AI product be at to get the most value?
Teams get the most value when they already have an AI/ML system in production or close to it, along with active technical challenges they’re trying to solve.
What does success in the program look like?
Success looks like faster, more confident technical decision-making and measurable progress on your AI systems—whether that’s improved model performance, more scalable pipelines, or clearer direction on what to build (and what not to).
I was rejected in a prior application, can I apply again?
Yes! We have intakes every six months, and welcome reapplications.
Questions?
We’re here to help! Connect with our Startup team now.