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Jun 2, 2026

Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus

Growing the Future

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Jul 20, 2026

Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus, 108 College St, Toronto, ON M5G 0C6

Commercialization Strategies for Winning Customers, Investors, and Markets

Join this practical workshop on communicating value, attracting customers and investors, and building a commercialization strategy that works. Read More
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Aug 10, 2026

Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus, 108 College St, Toronto, ON M5G 0C6

Together Toronto

Toronto’s tech scene moves fast. But the stories that really matter – the pivots, the hard calls, the lessons learned… Read More

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Jul 16

. Jul 16

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Anthropic je izdvojio 10 miliona kanadskih dolara za osam istraživačkih ustanova u Kanadi, ali pomoć ne stiže u gotovini. Reč je o kreditima za Claude modele, koji se mogu potrošiti samo na pozive ka Anthropicovim modelima, a ne na plate, opremu ili rad na konkurentskim modelima. Među partnerima su instituti Mila, Vector i Amii, dve zdravstvene ustanove i tri univerziteta. Kompanija tvrdi da nema kontrolu nad pravcima istraživanja.

Ceo članak na agenti.rs, link je u bio.

#Anthropic #Claude #AI #vestackaInteligencija #Kanada #AIresearch #Mila #VectorInstitute #LLM #agentiRS #tehnologija

Jul 14

. Jul 14

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Anthropic just committed $10M CAD to Canadian AI research — funding Amii, Mila, and the Vector Institute, the labs that built modern AI. Here's why Claude's maker is betting on Canada, not the US.

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What you will see in this ~49-second breakdown:
Why Anthropic put $10 million into Canadian AI research instead of the US
The usage proof: Canadians use Claude at 4x their population share, ranking 8th worldwide
Alberta's government reviewing 466 million lines of code in about 20 hours with Claude Code
Where the money goes: Edmonton's Amii, Montréal's Mila, Toronto's Vector Institute
Anthropic co-founder Chris Olah on why the foundations of modern AI came out of these cities
$5,000 in API credits for startups tied to these institutes

Source: https://www.anthropic.com/news/canadian-ai-research

$10 million into Canadian AI. Real investment, or just good PR? Which side are you on?

#Anthropic #Claude #ClaudeCode #AI #AINews #CanadianAI #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #Amii #Mila #VectorInstitute #ChrisOlah #AIResearch #Canada #AIFunding #Alberta #TechNews #AICoding #AnthropicNews #DIYSmartCode

Jun 15

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Mark with Carla from Global Startups, Manny Kalia of One Eleven, and some incredible entrepreneurs. 🤝🚀

A peek inside Vector, the AI incubator at U of T founded by Geoffrey Hinton himself. 🤖🧠

Another stop with the group at MaRS, one of Toronto's key tech hubs. Fun fact: it's in the same building where insulin was developed. 💉➡️💡 They turned a hospital into a hub for innovation.

Miryam Lazarte really packed the schedule full! 📅✨

#TechBuilders2026 #VectorInstitute #MaRSDiscovery #GlobalStartups #ScintillantVentures #ClassroomStudio

Jun 15

. Jun 15

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Jun 12

. Jun 12

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University of Toronto researchers built a proof-of-concept AI worm that adapts its attack to each device as it spreads — scanning for weaknesses, harvesting credentials, and siphoning compute to fuel the next hop. The unnerving part: it runs on cheap open-weight models, not frontier ones, which lowers the bar for who can pull it off. Demoed in an isolated lab. Source: U of T. #ai #security #cybersecurity #openweights #infosec #vectorinstitute

Jun 11

. Jun 11

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Researchers built an AI worm that adapts and creates targeted attacks. It uses machines it compromises as infrastructure, making it unstoppable. A new cybersecurity threat. #AI #Cybersecurity #AIWorm #Tech #Innovation #Security #UniversityOfToronto #VectorInstitute

Jun 9

. Jun 9

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🤖 Beyond the Classroom: Exploring the Future of AI

Learning doesn't only happen in a classroom.

Recently, NOIC students embarked on an immersive AI exploration journey across Toronto, gaining firsthand insight into the technologies shaping our future.

📍 Stop 1: MaRS Discovery District & Vector Institute

Our students visited one of Canada's leading innovation hubs, where researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders collaborate to transform groundbreaking ideas into real-world solutions.

At the Vector Institute, students discovered how artificial intelligence is advancing fields such as healthcare, finance, education, and cybersecurity. They also learned about the contributions of Geoffrey Hinton, often referred to as the "Godfather of AI" and a co-founder of the institute.

It was a powerful reminder that AI is not just a trending topic—it's already changing the world around us.

🎓 Stop 2: University of Toronto

Walking through the University of Toronto during graduation season was an inspiring experience. Surrounded by historic architecture and graduating students celebrating their achievements, our students witnessed what academic excellence and future possibilities can look like.

💡 Stop 3: Industry Exchange with TrendAI

The day concluded with an industry discussion focused on AI and cybersecurity.

Students explored important questions such as:

❓ How can AI be used safely and responsibly?
❓ How can organizations protect sensitive data?
❓ As AI becomes more powerful, what role will human creativity and critical thinking play?

The team also shared insights into the world-renowned Pwn2Own hacking competition, highlighting the importance of building technologies that are not only innovative, but also secure and trustworthy.

Experiences like these help students connect classroom learning with real-world innovation and prepare for the opportunities of tomorrow.

🌟 The future isn't something to wait for—it's something to explore.

#NOICAcademy #NOIC #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #FutureReady #Toronto #UniversityOfToronto #VectorInstitute #MaRSDiscoveryDistrict #Cybersecurity #Innovation #STEMEducation #InternationalStudents #StudyInCanada

Jun 6

. Jun 6

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Canada AI Ecosystem: Toronto and Montreal as AI Hubs

Canada has become one of the world’s most important artificial intelligence ecosystems, built on decades of research, talent, government support, and startup innovation.

Toronto and Montreal are at the center of this growth. Toronto is known for enterprise AI, fintech, healthcare, and the Vector Institute, while Montreal has become a deep learning powerhouse through Mila, university research, and a strong startup culture.

Canada’s early investment in AI, including the Pan-Canadian AI Strategy, helped connect universities, researchers, companies, and government institutions into a powerful innovation network.

From research to commercialization, Canada’s AI ecosystem shows how strong institutions, skilled talent, responsible AI development, and business adoption can shape the future of technology.

Read full article here:
https://theempiremagazine.com/canada-ai-ecosystem-toronto-montreal-hub/

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- The Empire Magazine
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#CanadaAI #ArtificialIntelligence #TorontoTech #MontrealAI #AIInnovation #VectorInstitute #MilaAI #TechEcosystem #StartupInnovation #TheEmpireMagazine #CrownForGlobalInsights