Description

We are pleased to invite your organization to participate in the FastLane Machine Learning Associates (MLA) Program, Cohort 9 (Fall 2025), a 4-month program aimed at accelerating your AI R&D initiatives. In collaboration with the Vector Institute, this initiative provides a unique opportunity to tap into emerging AI talent and develop a proof of concept tailored to your specific use case. 

Our upcoming cohort will focus on Agentic AI and Generative AI.  

Key benefits: 

• Investment in AI R&D: Leverage Vector’s resources for proof-of-concept development in Agentic AI applications.
  
• Top-Tier AI Talent: Access a curated pool of Master’s and PhD graduates specializing in Generative AI, intelligent systems, and automation.
  
• Specialized Expertise: Benefit from Vector’s technical guidance in agent architectures, memory and planning modules, and safe system design — plus professional project management support

To qualify for this opportunity, you must: 

• Have signed up to Vector Institute’s startup initiative, FastLane; you can apply here. 
• Operate as a Canadian-controlled private corporation (CCPC) 
• Have available data and potential use cases related to Generative AI – Agentic AI. 
• Have between 1 – 500 employees; meeting the definition of Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) according to Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) 
• Demonstrate from the executive management team interest and commitment in the transformational impact of AI 

Please contact fastlane.projects@vectorinstitute.ai with any questions.