Initiatives
Funding for your initiatives
AI2 is proud to provide funding for projects that align with our Guiding Principles.
Financial backing to accelerate Applied AI
The Applied AI Institute (AI2) at Concordia University is coordinating a Mitacs Umbrella program to support collaborative research projects in applied AI involving Concordia faculty, industry partners incorporated in Canada, and Concordia students, postdocs, or recent graduates.
Applications are evaluated on a rolling basis based on project alignment with the Mitacs Umbrella Program: Accelerating Responsible, Acceptable Applied AI.
Funding calls
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.
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 gender diverse 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 spring 2026, Affecting Machines will launch a feminist perspectives on AI reading group.
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.
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.