Vector@NORCAT

Vector@NORCAT – Unlock the exponential power of your business with applied AI

As Sudbury’s regional innovation centre, NORCAT’s goal is to accelerate the growth of innovative companies that will drive future economic and social prosperity for Canada. We are proud to collaborate with the Vector Institute to offer Vector’s FastLane program across Northern Ontario. Together, we will work to advance AI research and drive its application, adoption and commercialization in the global mining industry. AI has the potential unlock growth for Canada’s small to medium sized enterprises. Whether your organization is just getting started with AI or an AI expert, Vector’s FastLane program will help companies accelerate AI-fueled growth.

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Who can benefit from Vector’s FastLane program?

Companies exploring AI’s potential to drive business value will learn the key concepts and processes that will enable them to cross the chasm from conventional data analytics to AI.

Companies with AI experience will learn how to translate cutting-edge developments in computer vision, natural language processing and reinforcement learning into actionable insights and technology that can enhance product development and operations.

Ambitious, fast growing companies will gain valuable expertise building and scaling applied AI solutions for complex business problems through Vector’s FastLane program that delivers a powerful combination of:

  • Vital AI capabilities enabled by Vector’s AI engineering team;
  • Access to leading-edge research via members of Vector’s renowned research community;
  • The proven industry acumen and expertise of Vector’s Industry Innovation team helping companies to accelerate applied AI across every sector and;
  • Market-leading recruitment support that connects companies with high-calibre AI talent.

Vector offers programs for your small or medium-sized business no matter where you are in your organization’s AI journey: from aspiring to proficient.

Business aspiring to AI

Who you are: Your company is using data analytics and leadership sees the potential AI promises, but doesn’t know how to take the next step.

Vector can help your company:

  • Understand the foundational AI concepts relevant to your industry
  • Learn how to bridge the gap between data analytics and AI
  • Put the pieces and processes required for successful AI adoption in place
  • Develop processes move proofs-of-concept to production
  • Find and attract skilled AI engineers and data scientists
  • Learn cutting-edge techniques in natural language processing, computer vision, and reinforcement learning
  • Understand frameworks for AI governance and risk management

Artificial Intelligence
Application

Deploy real AI solutions at your organization

  • AI Bootcamps: Short, intensive projects in which multiple organizations collaborate with Vector’s AI experts to apply and advance the latest AI techniques.
  • Group Face-to-Face: Organizations can meet face-to-face (F2F) with Vector engineers and researchers to receive expert guidance on challenges specific to their business. Group face-to-face (GF2F) for group meetings.

Professional
Development

Build the skills you need to succeed with AI

  • Intro to AI: Understand the basic principles of AI and how they can impact your business.
  • Excel-to-AI: Bridge the gap between data analysis and AI. Learn the AI techniques and toolsets used to solve real-world challenges.
  • Professional Development (PD): Learn advanced AI techniques from AI experts. These courses are centred around a deployable use case for your organization.

Talent
Services

Take the guesswork out of finding the best AI talent

  • Digital Talent Hub: An online platform dedicated to connecting employers with premier AI talent actively seeking employment.
  • Recruiting Events: Showcase your brand, company culture and open roles in small sessions with the top AI job seekers in Canada.
  • Talent F2F: organizations can meet with Vector’s talent experts to receive guidance on finding AI talent, when to outsource, and what to look for when hiring.

Benchmarking
Tools

Find out what you need, and track your progress over time

  • AI Gradient: Vector will provide a survey that identifies opportunities for AI adoption within each SME. With this tool, SME progress is tracked along an AI gradient, leading to insights for growth opportunities.

Businesses proficient in AI

Who you are: Your company already uses AI and is looking to grow by acquiring high-calibre data scientists and engineers, expertise in advanced techniques and reliable ways to turn promising ideas into products and processes that impact the bottom line.

Vector can help your company:

  • Develop processes that move proofs-of-concept to production
  • Find and attract skilled AI engineers and data scientists
  • Learn cutting-edge techniques in natural language processing, computer vision, and reinforcement learning
  • Receive education on the IP development process through our commercialization sessions
  • Understand frameworks for AI governance and risk management

Artificial Intelligence
Application

Deploy real AI solutions at your organization

  • AI Bootcamps: Short, intensive projects in which multiple organizations collaborate with Vector’s AI experts to apply and advance the latest AI techniques.
  • Group Face-to-Face: Organizations can meet face-to-face (F2F) with Vector engineers and researchers to receive expert guidance on challenges specific to their business. Group face-to-face (GF2F) for group meetings.

Professional
Development

Build the skills you need to succeed with AI

  • Intro to AI: Understand the basic principles of AI and how they can impact your business.
  • Excel-to-AI: Bridge the gap between data analysis and AI. Learn the AI techniques and toolsets used to solve real-world challenges.
  • Professional Development (PD): Learn advanced AI techniques from AI experts. These courses are centred around a deployable use case for your organization.

Talent
Services

Take the guesswork out of finding the best AI talent

  • Digital Talent Hub: An online platform dedicated to connecting employers with premier AI talent actively seeking employment.
  • Recruiting Events: Showcase your brand, company culture and open roles in small sessions with the top AI job seekers in Canada.
  • Talent F2F: organizations can meet with Vector’s talent experts to receive guidance on finding AI talent, when to outsource, and what to look for when hiring.

Benchmarking
Tools

Find out what you need, and track your progress over time

  • AI Gradient: Vector will provide a survey that identifies opportunities for AI adoption within each SME. With this tool, SME progress is tracked along an AI gradient, leading to insights for growth opportunities.

Commercialization and IP Support

Improve your commercialization and IP strategies

  • Commercialization sessions: Vector will provide programming and opportunities dedicated to help improve your AI commercialization journey. Attend one of our Ask Me Anything sessions or become engaged with the larger Vector community.
  • Learn more about IP strategies in AI through our educational sessions.

Want to learn more?

Contact Brendan Skiffington, Coordinator, NORCAT Innovation at bskiffington@norcat.org to find out how you can unlock the exponential power of your business with applied AI