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AI for Decision-Makers in Advanced Manufacturing

PROGRAM

Overview

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer optional for manufacturers — it’s a competitive necessity. Despite this, only 3.7 per cent of Canadian manufacturers have begun adopting AI, leaving an overwhelming majority vulnerable to disruption.1

AI for Decision-Makers in Advanced Manufacturing cuts through the complexity of adoption by guiding you through the real-world process of integrating AI where it matters most: in your strategy, on the floor and across your operations. Through a learn-and-apply format, you’ll develop a customized roadmap to address your specific business challenges while receiving personalized mentorship from AI leaders at Canada’s most innovative institutions.

Built by Bold New Edge (BNE) and delivered in partnership with DIGITALConcordia University’s Applied AI Institute (AI2), CMC MicrosystemsNGEN and Syntronic Canada, this program helps you turn uncertainty into opportunity to lead with AI before your competitors do. 

This program is designed for Canadian-based decision-makers in the advanced manufacturing field. Ideal candidates include:

  • C-suite executives
  • Innovation officers 
  • Entrepreneurial leaders

Through this program, you will:

  • Implement a practical AI solution that directly addresses your business needs
  • Gain hands-on experience with AI tools through an immersive applied AI sprint
  • Develop AI-driven workflows to optimize operations and reduce inefficiencies
  • Manage AI projects in your organization without a background in tech
  • Join an exclusive network of forward-thinking leaders ready to implement impactful AI initiatives

Our unique approach

Mentorship on your project

Guidance on measuring ROI

Post-program opportunities

Program structure

This eight-week hybrid experience blends theory, hands-on practice and expert guidance to give you a clear blueprint for integrating AI into your organization. It's divided into two phases, with an optional third.

AI road mapping (Self-paced, weeks 1-4)

Build essential AI literacy while gaining strategic foresight. Master core concepts (including generative AI), develop actionable AI roadmaps aligned with business goals, learn how to address infrastructure needs and navigate ethical considerations.

This phase includes optional weekly Watch Parties (in English and French) for shared learning, discussion, and connection.

Hands-on project (In-person, weeks 5-8)

Turn knowledge into action. Get 10 hours of one-on-one expert mentorship from the Applied AI Institute to define, prototype, test and refine a practical AI solution that solves your specific manufacturing challenge.

Post-program support (Optional)

Take AI adoption a step further by connecting with researchers after the program — your chance to refine your AI project and maximize its long-term impact.

Dates & cost

DATES

This program follows a cohort model with fixed start and end dates. It requires about 4 hours per week to complete.

  • Cohort 1: August 11 - October 3, 2025
  • Cohort 2: September 8 - October 31, 2025
  • Cohort 3: October 6 - November 28, 2025
  • Cohort 4: October 27 - December 20, 2025

COST

Rate: $6,235

The fee includes:

  • 10 hours of expert mentorship
  • Access to an exclusive AI practitioners network
  • Support for project funding

Application

To get started, please complete the form below to help us assess your eligibility.

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