Working together to level the playing field for early-stage entrepreneurs of African-descent facing steep technical barriers.
As a national leader in AI training, Amii is providing access to its literacy programs through the ANZA 2.0 Entrepreneurship Ecosystem program, equipping young founders with the skills, mentorship, and technological confidence to create their own economic opportunities. By embedding Amii’s AI training into a holistic community framework, the partnership empowers entrepreneurs of African-descent to confidently scale their AI-enabled ventures and build revenue-ready and investment-ready businesses.
“Our partnership with ANZA 2.0 Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Program is rooted in a shared commitment to ensuring Black entrepreneurs understand the fundamentals of AI and machine learning. We want to empower them to recognize where AI can solve real business problems and help them make informed strategic choices. Contributing to the growth of Black-owned businesses means equipping leaders with the knowledge to confidently navigate this technological shift, transforming AI from a complex concept into an accessible tool for sustainable growth.”
Mitchell McCaig
Product Owner, Startups, Amii
At ACCEC, we recognize that talent and ambition are abundant within Black communities, but access to emerging technologies, specialized knowledge, and the networks required to build and scale successful businesses is not always equitable...Our partnership with Amii, a globally recognized artificial intelligence institute based in Edmonton, strengthens this ecosystem by integrating practical AI and machine learning education into ACCEC’s broader model of culturally responsive entrepreneurship approach that helps Black entrepreneurs develop, grow and sustain successful businesses.
Dunia Nur
President and CEO, African Canadian Civic Engagement Council (ACCEC)
Through a five-year commitment, Amii will deliver 10 private cohorts of its Machine Learning (ML) Exploration program to guide early-stage startups beginning their AI journey. Additionally, ANZA 2.0 Entrepreneurship Ecosystem participants will receive access to Amii’s AI Literacy for Everyone platform, a best-in-class, on-demand training hub that makes AI knowledge accessible, empowering learners to confidently understand, apply, and govern AI tools responsibly.
Fostering Inclusive Innovation Nationwide
Amii’s collaboration with ACCEC is a natural extension of its broader goal to cultivate a thriving, inclusive, and equitable AI ecosystem across Canada.
This partnership ensures Canadian entrepreneurs and early-stage business leaders have the precise technical scaffolding required to build, fund, and scale AI-enabled ventures. By supporting these innovators to identify machine learning opportunities, evaluate data readiness, and ethically adopt automation tools, Amii continues to nurture a highly skilled network of AI-confident leaders—driving long-term prosperity for Black communities and fueling Canada’s broader startup ecosystem.
About The African Canadian Civic Engagement Council (ACCEC)
The African Canadian Civic Engagement Council’s (ACCEC) is a Black-led, Black-founded registered NGO that promotes and strengthens opportunities for African, Caribbean, Black, and Racialized Communities. ACCEC's mandate is to protect and promote all people of African descent’s dignity and human rights while celebrating our people’s significant contributions to society and worldwide. https://accec.ca/
Startups
Amii champions Canada’s startup ecosystem by helping hundreds of founders accelerate growth, build internal AI capabilities, and connect to a robust national network. In tandem, we equip investors with the strategic insights and tools to accurately assess and capitalize on AI-driven ventures. Proving the power of this collaborative network, Amii-supported startups have secured more than $200 million in venture funding over the past four years—anchoring world-class AI enterprises right here in Canada. www.amii.ca/startups-investors