Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute
For more than 20 years, the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii) has accelerated fundamental research in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) and is one of the largest centres for reinforcement learning (RL) in the world.
About Amii
As a globally recognized hub for AI excellence and one of Canada’s three named institutes in the Pan-Canadian AI Strategy, Amii's multidisciplinary team bridges the gap between research and real-world application. Amii transfers AI talent, technology and knowledge to industry at scale, focusing on AI literacy, startup creation and applied R&D. By leveraging Amii’s expertise, industry partners can navigate the complexities of AI adoption, fostering innovation and staying ahead in an evolving technological landscape. For more information, visit amii.ca.
Amii’s Support of the University of Alberta
For over 20 years, through various iterations, the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii) has accelerated fundamental research in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). It is one of the world's largest centres for reinforcement learning.
The collaboration between Amii and the University of Alberta (U of A) focuses on five pillars:
- Funding
- Partnerships
- Programming
- Strategic investments
- Alignment
Whereas Amii is one of three named centres of excellence in the Pan-Canadian AI Strategy tasked with advancing Canada’s AI potential, the associated research centre at the University of Alberta is a primary driver of Amii’s AI research excellence. For more information on the historical relationship between Amii and the U of A, visit here.
As part of the funding pillar, Amii supports the U of A by funding chairs, providing peer-adjudicated project funding and administrative support for researchers.
The U of A is home to 36 Amii Fellows, 26 Amii Canada CIFAR AI Chairs, and more than 400 undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate researchers working to produce world-leading AI and ML advancements across various sectors.
In addition, Amii collaborates closely with the U of A to support talent recruitment and development while providing pathways for emerging researchers and academics to collaborate directly with industry partners.