Initiatives
Funding for your initiatives
AI2 is proud to provide funding for projects that align with our Guiding Principles.
Encouraging AI adoption
We support AI adoption projects across sectors. Funded through Prompt, this program funds new or on-going applied AI research projects in collaboration with industry or non-profit partners.
Funding calls
We offer funding on an annual basis to advance our strategic objectives and accelerate interdisciplinary research on AI at Concordia University.
AI2 sponsorship request
We would like to sponsor your initiatives. For funding under $500, we review requests on an ongoing basis.
Gender Diversity in AI
AI2 is dedicated to achieving gender equality in Artificial Intelligence (AI) fields. We demonstrate this commitment through initiatives aimed at increasing the participation of women and non-binary students and professionals in research and mentorship projects. We uphold inclusive policies that shape our governance and hiring practices.
Affecting Machines
Funded by the Ministère de l’Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale, and led by Dr. Lindsay Rodgers, Affecting Machines launched in 2022 as a participatory action-based research group to delve into the challenges faced by gender diverse students and professionals in STEM fields. In response, Affecting Machines designed the following provisional resources:
- a set of trading cards and a timeline highlighting the contributions women+ have made to AI and computer sciences.
- normative principles that guide the improvement of gender equity in the development and deployment of AI systems and progressive and hiring and onboarding practises.
In fall 2024, Affecting Machines will launch a Feminist Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence Reading Group. Sign up here.
Gender Equity Mentoring in AI (GEMinAI) Program
GEMinAI, in collaboration with the Applied AI Institute and CREATE SE4AI, aims to support gender diversity in AI sectors. Despite the growing importance of artificial intelligence, women currently constitute only 25% of AI specialists. Our program bridges this gap by fostering meaningful connections between gender diverse students and AI professionals.
Working groups
AI CBAR Montreal Network
The AI Community Based Action Research (CBAR) Montreal Network invites participants to explore the localized impacts connected to the research, practise, and use of artificial intelligences. Open to new members who are interested in exploring the social impacts of AI.
GenAI Studio
The Milieux Institute and the Applied AI Institute are partnering to provide seed funding to eligible students for generative AI research and research-creation projects between May 15-August 31, 2024.
Training
In collaboration with Concordia Continuing Education, the Applied AI Institute provides AI and machine learning upskilling training to industry partners. We are currently inviting applications from faculty members interested in participating in this training program as instructors.