Grant: College and Community Innovation Program

Durham College is proposing to advance the capacity of its Hub for Applied Research in Artificial Intelligence*for Business Solutions (the AI Hub). Artificial intelligence, in its many applications, is transforming how*management decisions are made, products are developed, services are delivered, and customer engagement*occurs. Training of artificial intelligence systems is replacing programming and intelligence-based products*and services are rapidly becoming the expected norm for consumers and business users alike. While small- and*medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) recognize the potential of artificial intelligence to improve their businesses,*and the competitive requirement for adoption, many have neither the resources nor expertise to achieve their*desired goals. Durham College's AI Hub will bridge this gap and strengthen local and regional economic*performance by collaborating with SMEs from across Durham Region and the Greater Toronto Area to plan,*develop, and implement state-of-the-art artificial intelligence systems and practices into business solutions. The*AI Hub will assist SMEs to create products, solutions, and processes that have commercial value and enable*industry partners to scale, compete, grow revenue, and expand their workforce through artificial*intelligence-enabled systems and management practices.*Durham College has a solid track record of contributing to the local and regional economy through successful*applied research projects, and launched the AI Hub in 2017 with a provincial funding investment. With the*support of this IE Grant, Durham College will be able to enhance the capacity of its AI Hub by engaging more*faculty, students, and industry partners in collaborative projects to improve business innovation, develop talent,*and contribute to local technological advancement.*3*Form 103 (2011 W), page 3 of 7*Second Language