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Innovate UK Artificial Intelligence

The IUK AI Programme, a Global Incubator Programme delivered in partnership with Innovate UK EDGE, provides 6-8 innovative businesses founded in the U.K. the opportunity to work with world-leading global incubators and innovation hubs, such as MaRS.

Overview

About the program

The program works with innovative companies developing technology that enables or improves processes and productivity using:

  • AI-powered natural language processing
  • Computer vision
  • Machine learning
  • Predictive analysis

Program objectives

  • Enable U.K. ventures the opportunity to explore the potential of overseas markets, like Canada, before they grow while providing valuable insights into the local ecosystem and its business potential.
  • Assisting ventures in evaluating tech-market fit, validating initial customer interest, and building connections within Canada’s ecosystem.
  • Enhancing economic bonds between Canada and the U.K., fostering collaborative growth.
Meet the cohort
Marcin Lisowski

Marcin Lisowski

Director of Customer Success

Marcin Lisowski

Bubo.ai
bubo.ai

Max Jakobs

Max Jakobs

CEO and Co-founder

Max Jakobs

DeepMirror
www.deepmirror.ai

Ryan Donnelly

Ryan Donnelly

Founder

Ryan Donnelly

Enzai Technologies
enz.ai

Devi Kolli

Devi Kolli

Co-founder and CEO

Devi Kolli

i3 Simulations Limited
i3simulations.com

Sarah Coward

Sarah Coward

Founder and CEO

Sarah Coward

In the Room Global Ltd
intheroom.global

Xavier Parhouse-Parker

Xavier Parhouse-Parker

Chief Operating Officer

Xavier Parhouse-Parker

Mignong Technologies Ltd
mignon.ai

Gautam Hazari

Gautam Hazari

CTO

Gautam Hazari

Sekura Mobile Intelligence Limited
sekuramobile.com

Henry Waterfield

Henry Waterfield

Founder and CEO

Henry Waterfield

Spot Ship Exchange Holdings Ltd
spot-ship.com

Criteria

Participant benefits

  • Advisory support: Guidance from sector experts and experienced entrepreneurs in Canada.
  • AI Consulting Services: Connections to subject matter experts for support with pressing AI/ML challenges.
  • Connections to capital: Introductions to VCs and corporates looking to invest in new ventures.
  • Connections to talent: Support with finding and recruiting skilled workers from Canada and around the world.
  • Data and insights: Tailored market analysis of industry trends and insights that give ventures an advantage.
  • Tools and services: Webinars, information sessions, peer-to-peer guidance, and access to marketing and communication expertise.
  • Access and introductions: Connections to North American-based customers and partners.
  • Professional network: Participate in a vibrant community of AI entrepreneurs and industry professionals.
  • PR and creative services: Access the MaRS PR Accelerator to help build your brand presence in North America.
  • Exploit the opportunity: One-to-one support from an Innovate UK EDGE Innovation and Growth Specialist over a 6-month period.

Program eligibility criteria

Be a U.K.-based AI technology company with fewer than 500 employees.

Application for the next cohort will be launched in 2024.

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Contact information

Want to learn more? Contact Morgan Lorimer, Senior Manager, Cohort Programs at MaRS: mlorimer@marsdd.com