The AI Ecosystem at VivaTech 2024: Scale AI launches a call for applications for Canadian AI suppliers

VivaTech organizes the largest annual technology and startup event in Europe, spanning 4 days in Paris. The event brings together the most revolutionary technological topics, innovative entrepreneurs, and the latest technological advancements. It is a global community with a mission to help startups and large companies become champions in the field of technology, succeed in their digital transformation, and collectively innovate for the common good.

Canada’s AI at VivaTech 2024

This year, Canada’s AI will take center stage at VivaTech 2024 from May 22 to 25, featuring a delegation of companies representing our rich AI ecosystem, orchestrated by Scale AI in collaboration with the Trade Commissioner Service and the Canadian Embassy in Paris.

As part of VivaTech 2024, Scale AI has been designated the official organizer of the Canada Pavilion. This presence aims to:

• Increase visibility for Canada as an international leader in AI.
• Showcase the Canadian AI ecosystem at the largest technology event in Europe.
• Highlight Canadian companies, foster connections among them, and facilitate meetings with major technology players on-site.

The Trade Commissioner Service is proud to partner with VivaTech 2024, providing personalized support to companies to accelerate their international expansion.

Call for Applications: Your Organization at VivaTech 2024

In this context, Scale AI and the Trade Commissioner Service are launching a call for applications for Canadian AI companies wishing to participate in the official Canadian delegation to the AI ecosystem at VivaTech in May 2024.

This call for applications is open to AI companies looking to showcase their expertise in artificial intelligence to European players, explore new business opportunities, and initiate fruitful collaborations with potential clients, partners, and suppliers abroad.

As part of this call for applications, Scale AI, in collaboration with the Trade Commissioner Service, will select up to 30 Canadian AI companies to participate in the delegation.

Each participating company will benefit from the following advantages:

• Presence of your organization at the Canada Pavilion located in exhibition hall 2 at VivaTech (half a day per organization, on the first 3 days of the event).
• 2 individual passes for your organization for the 4 days of the event.
• Meetings with industry players and major European groups.
• Meetings with trade commissioners working in the field of AI in France and in Europe, allowing you to explore new business opportunities through valuable advice and a business-to-business meeting program.
• Speaking opportunity during the event – to be confirmed and at the discretion of the Scale AI and VivaTech teams.
• Discounts on accommodation and transportation.
• Reimbursement of eligible expenses up to 50%, for a maximum total of $5,000 for your organization upon presentation of supporting documents.

Selection Criteria for Delegation Members

• Your company is based in Canada.
• You have AI technology or a value-added AI solution.
• Your organization is ready to do business in Europe.
• You have the necessary resources to support your marketing efforts in Europe.

Canadian AI companies interested in participating in this delegation have until February 26 to submit their applications.

The selected companies to participate in the delegation will be contacted before March 11.

To submit your application, please fill out the following form:

 

 

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