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Eight new startups benefit from the Axe AI offer

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A support offer aimed at boosting the marketing of their AI products
 

Espace CDPQ | Axe IA has welcomed eight new technology start-ups, allowing them to work on site at Mila—the Québec Artificial Intelligence Institute. These companies joined those already at the O Mile-Ex Complex to gain access to customized support, training and special conferences in addition to having the opportunity to network and foster co-development initiatives with their peers. 

 

Axe IA offerings rest on three strategic pillars which aim to contribute to the growth of these young Québec-based technology companies, whose AI components are of key importance in their business model. The first pillar—business acceleration—makes it possible to bolster entrepreneurs’ skills and business opportunities so that products can be commercialized more quickly. The second pillar seeks to enhance participants’ AI development capabilities through R&D support provided by the various ecosystem participants. Lastly, companies benefit from opportunities to connect with members of Espace CDPQ business networks. 
 

The targeted companies were selected based on commercial and technological potential. 

 

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Selected companies –

  • Classcraft: Helps to develop core academic skills through games and supports teachers by reducing behavioural problems such as intimidation, absenteeism and classroom disruptions. 

  • horoma ai: Uses deep learning in remote sensing applications used in the forestry, agriculture, environmental and public security sectors.

  • Innodem Neurosciences: Develops a gaze tracking technology that can be used to predict a person’s eye movement on screen and as an underlying driver for an application which uses eye movements to diagnose and monitor the progression of various neurological disorders. 

  • BioAlert Solutions: Develops a standalone detection instrument used to monitor pathogens in industrial water systems.

  • Zilia Health: Develops a non-invasive technology platform that uses imaging, spectrometry and AI to measure various biomarkers in the human eye, such as oxygen—a key factor in the pathophysiology of various ocular diseases including glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration–in real time.

  • Rithmik Solutions: Uses artificial intelligence for the predictive maintenance of mobile mining equipment. 

  • BioIntelligence: Develops a new generation of smart instruments allowing companies in the processing industry to opt for sustainable development. 

  • Celliers Intelligents: Develops solutions to manage wine and spirit inventories as well as products to be shipped to professionals and collectors.

 

Espace CDPQ endeavours to support innovative sectors while promoting the growth and international expansion of Québec SMEs. The Axe IA initiative is in keeping with this approach.