Hosted in collaboration with Amii.
The Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii) is one of Canada’s three centers of AI excellence, advancing leading-edge research and growing AI capabilities in industry through advice and guidance, corporate training, talent development and advanced technology adoption.
History of the Edmonton Program.
We are partnering with AI hubs and universities to bring the Lab to new regions across Canada. The Edmonton Program, launched in 2021, is the Lab’s first national expansion site as part of our commitment to the CIFAR Pan-Canadian AI Strategy. The Edmonton program welcomes 30 participants each year and has trained over 50 participants since its inauguration.


Discover the AI Ecosystem in Alberta.
Alberta has embraced AI innovation at the core of its leading industries and attracted top AI researchers from around the world. Discover Edmonton’s strong startup culture, grow your network within the research community, and learn why Alberta is a powerhouse in Canadian AI.
Different regions, one Lab.
Like different classes for the same course, the regional programs all offer the same core education while showcasing the local identity of each vibrant AI community. Whether you join us from Edmonton, Montreal, or Toronto, the skills and network you gain at the Lab will kickstart your journey into AI.
Our program.
Our 7-week program (May 1 – June 20, 2023) is designed to prepare you with the necessary skills to build your own machine learning projects, from start to finish, while offering an unmatched opportunity for mentorship and career exploration.
Weeks 1 — 4 ML Bootcamp.
Weeks 5 — 7 Team Projects.
Is this program right for me?
Passion
You want to gain technical skills and hands-on experience in AI.
You want to build relationships with AI professionals.
You care about enhancing society through technology.
You value teamwork and diverse perspectives.
Eligibility
You are a woman+.
You have a valid status in Canada (citizen, resident, study or work permit).
You are registered at a post-secondary institution (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or college) or have recently graduated.
You are not a PhD student.
Qualifications
You have some experience programming in Python.
You have a strong background in at least one math subject: linear algebra calculus, statistics, probability.
No prior experience in machine learning necessary!
FAQ.
Other questions? Please email us at info@ai4goodlab.com
Learn from experts in the field.
Meet and work with AI leaders.
Maria Gini
CSE Distinguished Professor, Department of Computer
Science and Engineering, University of Minnesota

“The AI4Good Lab is a fantastic initiative with a proven record of empowering women in tech and working toward a more inclusive tech culture, and Amii is excited to work with the Edmonton cohort and offer our expertise to this next generation of AI scientists.”
Cam Linke
Amii CEO

“I am thankful that my first AI experience was developing an application for social good. This will remain with me throughout my future endeavours, where I will consider the ethical implications and social good aspects of any AI applications I work on.”
Joud El-Shawa
AI4Good Lab Alumni