Scale AI supports four new projects and reports another extraordinary year of AI investments in Canada, for a total impact since inception of more than $200M
Despite COVID-19’s unprecedented impact on Canada’s competitiveness and growth, Scale AI’s investments over the last 12 months have been nothing short of remarkable. Representing $35M in investments, the four projects unveiled today bring the total number of Scale AI projects announced to more than 150, representing more than $200M of investments into AI industry-led projects, AI training initiatives and AI acceleration programs.
“Scale AI is leveraging this competitive advantage by advancing innovative and collaborative projects, such as those we announced today, to create a more resilient supply chain while strengthening Canada’s position as a global leader in artificial intelligence.”
— The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry
“Artificial intelligence is transforming the way people live, work and conduct business. Scale AI is leveraging this competitive advantage by advancing innovative and collaborative projects, such as those we announced today, to create a more resilient supply chain while strengthening Canada’s position as a global leader in artificial intelligence,” declared the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry. “I am pleased to see Scale AI supporting companies looking to take advantage of this new technology in a responsible way and for the benefit of Canadians.”
The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, together with Elisabeth Brière, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages came together today, on his behalf, to mark this milestone and highlight the impact of those projects for Canadians across the country.
“Canada’s Scale AI Supercluster is accelerating the adoption of advanced artificial intelligence to help companies emerge as global leaders.”
— The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
“Canada’s Scale AI Supercluster is accelerating the adoption of advanced artificial intelligence to help companies emerge as global leaders,” said the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food. “We are seeing first-hand how Canada’s leadership in AI is having a positive impact on our economic recovery across sectors. Scale AI is connecting large corporations, innovative start-ups and researchers to shape a more competitive supply chain that leverages AI solutions and creates good jobs for Canadians.”
“It is great to see so many partners from all across the country come together under the leadership of Scale AI for the benefit of Canadians from coast to coast,” said Elisabeth Brière, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages. “We see with the projects announced today that artificial intelligence is not just for big urban centres; it can also be embraced by companies of all sizes in all sectors of the economy.”
“The industry-led projects in which Scale AI is investing are prime examples of the technological transformation taking place across Canada.”
— Julien Billot, CEO of Scale AI
“In recent months, the strategic importance of supply chains has become more apparent than ever,” Julien Billot, CEO of Scale AI, pointed out.”Artificial intelligence has demonstrated its crucial role in ensuring supply stability and efficiency. The industry-led projects in which Scale AI is investing are prime examples of the technological transformation taking place across Canada. These projects also underline the strong potential of this sector in guiding economic recovery towards sustainable growth. Of course, Scale AI’s work towards strengthening Canada’s AI ecosystem has only just begun.”
“Scale AI is an example of Canadian innovation in action and demonstrates the value of the superclusters program to create global competitive ecosystems.”
— Hélène Desmarais, Co-Chair of the Scale AI Board of Directors
Hélène Desmarais, Co-Chair of the Scale AI Board of Directors, added, “The first companies that we have invested in are now witnessing the clear benefits of AI. While the entire business community is looking towards recovery. I believe artificial intelligence will be strategically positioned as an accelerator for the return to sustainable growth. As an innovation hub, Scale AI has been building links between all the players and eliminating obstacles that might otherwise slow the adoption of artificial intelligence in Canada. Scale AI is an example of Canadian innovation in action and demonstrates the value of the superclusters program to create global competitive ecosystems.”
Four new projects representing investments of $35 million
From optimizing the real time supply chain for premium tissue & towel products to creating a data-driven AI solution that optimizes the allocation of physicians across various clinics, these projects are reflective of our ecosystem’s endless possibilities.
Sherbrooke AI Digital Twin
Partners: Kruger Products, BCG, Osedea, Dataperformers, Polytechnique Montréal, Université Laval
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Planogram optimization solution
Partners: Canadian Tire, Ivado Labs, Spacefile International Corp.
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Transportation optimization
Partners: Kemira, Global Attributes
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Primary care scheduling optimization
Partners: MCI Onehealth Technologies Inc., Polyclinic, Altima Dental, Khure Health
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