Discover how AI can create real business value in 6 weeks
The startup world moves fast! Ready to see what AI and machine learning (ML) can do for your startup?
Apply for ML Exploration, Amii’s program designed for startups starting their AI/ML journey.
Targeted Expertise
Gain valuable insights through presentations and personalized mentoring from the experts at Amii.
Hands On Learning
Apply new concepts through weekly exercises, with regular feedback to ensure you’re building real, actionable ideas.
Actionable Strategy
Walk away with a customized plan that identifies top AI opportunities for your startup and what’s needed to make adoption a reality.
Explore your startup’s AI potential
Through the ML Exploration program, you’ll:
Gain foundational understanding of AI and machine learning
Through live workshops, you'll learn the fundamentals of AI and machine learning concepts.
Identify your high-impact AI/ML opportunities
Work with Amii’s ML Educators to explore and evaluate the best 2-5 AI/ML opportunities to consider pursuing specific to your startup.
Get an Amii Opportunity Map to get clear next steps
Have these ideas mapped out to turn your best ideas into an actionable plan to stay ahead of the curve.
Eligibility
For startups beginning their AI journey, this program offers foundational knowledge and resources to explore and accelerate AI adoption.
To participate, your startup must:
Be working on a software-based product or service
Be in early growth stages
Be exploring AI adoption in the next 1-2 years
Have annual revenue of up to $2M
Be able to commit 4-5 hours per week
Agree to complete feedback surveys
The Details
Overview
The ML Exploration Program helps startups understand how AI/ML can create real business value. By the end, you’ll leave with a prioritized list of AI/ML opportunities and know exactly how to prepare your data to set yourself up for AI/ML development.
Format
The program spans six weeks and includes online and in-person sessions, workshops, check-ins, coaching, and self-guided work. The estimated time commitment is 4-5 hours/week.
Cost
For eligible Canadian startups, the ML Exploration course is fully sponsored by Amii (a value of $3,000).
For eligible startups outside of Canada, the course can be purchased for CAD $3,000.
Frequently Asked Questions - FAQs
What is the outcome from the program?
Startups will have a clear idea of where they stand when it comes to AI/ML adoption, and have a list of 2-5 AI/ML Opportunities to consider pursuing in the near future. These opportunities will be mapped out using an Amii Opportunity Map, and will highlight the specific aspects of an AI/ML system that need to be understood in order to be successful.
Do I have to be technical in order to take the program?
No, this program is entirely non-technical and there is no math or coding involved. If you are interested in learning about the technical side of AI/ML, check out our AI Literacy for Everyone Platform.
Will I have an AI built and launched into my platform by the end of the program?
With this program being non-technical, there will be no development work done in this program. If you are interested in Amii assisting with the development of AI/ML, please connect with us!
I already have a deep understanding of AI/ML, should I take this program?
This program is catered for startups taking their first steps into AI/ML, and individuals with experience in AI/ML may find the content elementary.
I was rejected in a prior application, can I apply again?
Yes! We run this program quarterly, and welcome reapplications.
Questions?
We’re here to help! Connect with our Startup team now.