The AI Accelerator is delivered by The University of Edinburgh’s world-leading innovation hub for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, the Bayes Centre, as part of the Bayes Centre DDE Innovation and Edinburgh Innovations, the University of Edinburgh’s commercialization service.
It gives data-driven scaleups the opportunity to harness the power of AI and bring about transformative change.
From AgriTech to FinTech, AI technology can bring efficiencies, create new propositions and disrupt markets. It can help save lives and the planet.
About University of Edinburgh
From Nobel laureates and Olympic champions to space explorers and prime ministers, the University of Edinburgh has been influencing history since it opened the gates to its first students in 1583.
Following the Scottish Enlightenment of the 18th century, the University was positioned at the forefront of academia and critical thinking. Due to the determination and perseverance of a group of Edinburgh intellectuals, established facts about the world were being boldly and consistently challenged.
Benefits
The successful companies will benefit from a tailored program for AI scaleups including:
– Workshops and dedicated mentors to support you in developing a wide range of business skills from sales and marketing to financial planning
– Opportunities to connect with the University of Edinburgh’s world leading academic expertise and student talent
– A stipend of between £5k and £10k per company with the chance to win additional funding (exact amount TBC)
– Connections to investors as well as local and global networks
– Support from our dedicated program team, partners and supporters and your peers
– The opportunity to be a part of the Bayes Centre, the University of Edinburgh’s innovation hub for data science and AI – including access to the center’s incredible facilities, office space for six months and its inspirational and collaborative data driven community
Requirements
AI-focused entrepreneurs and businesses scaling up from across the UK and the world can apply to take part in this 6-month Accelerator to benefit from the expertise and talent on offer in Edinburgh.
You do not need to be linked to the University of Edinburgh or based in the UK, but you will of course have an interest in engaging with the AI and data ecosystem in Scotland. The next AI Accelerator program will be focused around 3 key themes:
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AI for climate change
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AI for health
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AI for good
How to Apply
Application Deadline
May 15, 2023
For more details visit University of Edinburgh website.
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