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Vector Institute @vectorinstitute.ai · 1d

Ontario is the place to launch your AI journey.

Learn more about Vector-recognized master’s programs + the Scholarship in AI:

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Vector Scholarship in AI - Vector Institute for Artificial Intelligence

The Vector Scholarship in Artificial Intelligence is a $17,500 entrance scholarship for pursuing AI master's or related programs in Ontario

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Vector Institute @vectorinstitute.ai · 1d

As a Vector Scholarship in AI Recipient, you’ll gain:

✅ Priority access to mentorship with industry experts
✅ Exclusive access to Vector’s Digital Talent Hub for AI job opportunities
✅ Invitations to networking & recruitment events
✅ Connections with leading Canadian companies & startups

Vector Scholarship in AI - Vector Institute for Artificial Intelligence

The Vector Scholarship in Artificial Intelligence is a $17,500 entrance scholarship for pursuing AI master's or related programs in Ontario

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Vector Institute @vectorinstitute.ai · 1d

Vector offers a $17,500 entrance scholarship to talented students pursuing an AI-related master's degree in Ontario. Plus, students gain exclusive access to Vector’s influential AI ecosystem.

Vector Scholarship in AI - Vector Institute for Artificial Intelligence

The Vector Scholarship in Artificial Intelligence is a $17,500 entrance scholarship for pursuing AI master's or related programs in Ontario

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Vector Institute @vectorinstitute.ai · 1d

🚀 Thinking about a career in AI?

Ontario’s universities offer world-class master’s programs in a thriving ecosystem where AI innovation is driving real business impact.

Vector Scholarship in AI - Vector Institute for Artificial Intelligence

The Vector Scholarship in Artificial Intelligence is a $17,500 entrance scholarship for pursuing AI master's or related programs in Ontario

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Vector Institute @vectorinstitute.ai · 7d

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Vector Institute names 13 new Faculty Members, expanding core research leadership across Ontario - Vector Institute for Artificial Intelligence

13 former Faculty Affiliates join Vector as Faculty Members, deepening research leadership across Ontario's AI ecosystem.

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Vector Institute @vectorinstitute.ai · 7d

Ontario's AI research just got stronger 🚀 We just elevated 13 researchers to Faculty Member status, expanding our leadership across the province. These researchers are advancing critical frontiers in robotics, disease detection, and beyond with enhanced resources to drive breakthrough work.

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Senator Rosemary Moodie @senmoodie.sencanada.ca · 19d

Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to meet with A.I. experts at Canada’s Vector Institute in Toronto. We gained valuable insights into how Vector’s A.I. technology is transforming healthcare in Canada and globally, and discussed how Canada can lead in A.I. safety. @vectorinstitute.ai

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Vector Institute @vectorinstitute.ai · 15d

Friday was incredible! Our AI Summit & Career Fair 2025 exceeded expectations. From retail AI insights to academic-industry bridges, transformational value delivered. Grateful to our speakers, organizations, volunteers, and attendees. The connections made will drive future innovations!

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Vector Institute @vectorinstitute.ai · 19d

🎉 Our Career Fair is electric! 31 organizations showcasing roles across sectors. Our Vector Sponsor Showcase is creating intimate conversations with BMO, RBC Borealis AI, Scotiabank, TD Layer 6. Canada's AI ecosystem is flourishing!

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Vector Institute @vectorinstitute.ai · 19d

Morning sessions at the AI Summit were incredible! Janet Rickford's retail AI insights, Marcus Brubaker on academic-industry impact, plus hiring panel with TD/Canadian Tire/PwC.

Career Fair next!

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Vector Institute @vectorinstitute.ai · 19d

🎉 Vector's AI Summit & Career Fair 2025 is live! As Melissa Judd said: "We're living in an incredible time...working on technology literally shaping our future." Follow along for more & tag us in yours!

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Vector Institute @vectorinstitute.ai · 20d

Final notice for the Vector Institute's Winter 2026 Applied Internship.

This is a significant opportunity to gain hands-on experience in applied AI before the application window closes.
Apply by Monday, Sept 22 at 1:00 PM EDT:

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UBC Science @science.ubc.ca · 20d

Machine learning today learns once from a massive amount of data. In our changing world, @cs.ubc.ca prof Dr. Evan Shelhamer thinks it's useful to have ML keep learning. He's a @vectorinstitute.ai member & CIFAR AI Chair.
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Dr. Evan Shelhamer, computer scientist

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Vector Institute @vectorinstitute.ai · 20d

Thank you Sulman for taking the time to connect with our students, researchers, staff, and faculty. These conversations between industry leaders and academia are exactly what strengthens Canada's AI ecosystem 🙏

Vector Institute @vectorinstitute.ai · 20d

This week we were honoured to host Sulman Choudhry, Head of Engineering for ChatGPT at OpenAI, for a fireside chat with our research community.

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U of T Department of Computer Science @uoftcompsci.bsky.social · 20d

Maclean’s “The New Nation Makers” list features members of the @uoftcompsci.bsky.social community shaping Canada’s future.

Associate Professor Sanja Fidler leads AI research at Nvidia and co-founded the @vectorinstitute.ai.

The New Nation Makers - Macleans.ca

Canada’s in its rebrand era. Meet the 40 young folks leading the charge.

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Vector Institute @vectorinstitute.ai · 22d

What sets Vector's Applied Internship Program apart?
+ IMPACT mentorship program
+ Hands-on experience with real impact
+ Career advancing opportunities

Seize your chance before Sep 22: vectorinstitute.ai/programs/int...

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Vector Institute @vectorinstitute.ai · 29d

Vector's Winter 2026 Applied Internship applications are now open.

This isn't a typical internship. You'll contribute to active AI implementation projects and work within Canada's premier AI research ecosystem. Six roles available across fields.

Apply by Sept 22: vectorinstitute.ai/programs/int...

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Vector Institute @vectorinstitute.ai · Aug 13

ICYMI - Vector researchers made a major impact at #ICLR2025 with 71 accepted papers!

Discover the cutting-edge research shaping AI's future 👇

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Vector researchers dive into deep learning at ICLR 2025 - Vector Institute for Artificial Intelligence

Vector researchers made significant contributions to this year’s International Conference on Learning Representations (ICLR), the world’s leading venue for representation learning and deep learning re...

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