SCALE AI invests over $20M in five AI projects

From left to right : David Lederhendler (Yeji Data Lab), Stéphane Bélair (Cléo), Emmanuelle Toussaint (Cléo), Jeff Desruisseaux (Cléo), Alberto Santofinio (Visual Defence), Isabelle Turcotte (Scale AI), Matthieu Houle (Groupe ALDO), Romain Prudhomme (IVADO Labs), Brandon Milner (EllisDon), Julien Billot (Scale AI), Marc Vaucher (Scale AI) (CNW Group/Scale AI)

MONTRÉAL — SCALE AI announced, during Canada’s ALL IN event, investments totalling more than $20 million for five AI projects across key economic sectors.

Led by ALDO Group, EllisDon, ATS, Visual Defence, and Cléo, these collaborative projects show that Canadian AI technology provides a global competitive advantage for businesses.

François-Philippe Champagne, Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, said: “When applied by human intelligence and vision, AI has the potential to positively impact the entire supply chain. Since its creation, SCALE AI has invested in concrete artificial intelligence applications to encourage the growth of leading Canadian companies in many sectors. This announcement shows a continued dedication to this growth, with each project announced today helping to build a more resilient and efficient supply chain in Canada.”

“SCALE AI investments generate benefits by helping Canadian companies create more innovative and efficient supply chains. Through the funding announced today, SCALE AI contributes to further advancing AI commercialization for Canada’s small and medium enterprises,” said Julien Billot, CEO, SCALE AI.

Hélène Desmarais, Co-Chair of the Board of Directors, SCALE AI, adds: “SCALE AI continues to accelerate the integration of AI, reshaping business models, enhancing decision-making models, and elevating workforce performance so that organizations, big or small, can reach their full potential.”