AI Accelerator Programme (UK) 2022 is inviting credible applicants who are willing to partake in its ongoing 2022 Scholarship programme at the University of Edinburgh
Why You Should Study at the University of Edinburgh.
- The university is renowned for its beautiful campus and its architecture is magnificent.
- Edinburgh University is a brilliant uni to study at. It’s well-placed in the center of a historic city and offers a broad range of excellent degrees.
- The university is one oldest prestigious universities in the world.
- The University of Edinburgh is ranked best in Edinburgh for Social Studies & Humanities (Social Work).
- The University of Edinburgh is one of the world’s top universities, consistently ranked in the world’s top 50.
Benefits of AI Accelerator Programme
The successful companies will benefit from a tailored programme for AI scaleups including:
– Workshops and dedicated mentors to support you in developing a wide range of business skills from sales and marketing to financial planning
– Opportunities to connect with the University of Edinburgh’s world leading academic expertise and student talent
– A stipend of between £5k and £10k per company with the chance to win additional funding (exact amount TBC)
– Connections to investors as well as local and global networks
– Support from our dedicated programme team, partners and supporters and your peers
– The opportunity to be a part of the Bayes Centre, the University of Edinburgh’s innovation hub for data science and AI – including access to the centre’s incredible facilities, office space for six months and its inspirational and collaborative data driven community
– Links with Edinburgh’s Data-Driven Innovation hubs, including the National Robotarium, the Usher Institute for population data science, Edinburgh Futures Institute, Easter Bush and Edinburgh International Data Facility.
Requirements for AI Accelerator Programme Qualification
AI-focused entrepreneurs and businesses scaling up from across the UK and the world can apply to take part in this 6-month Accelerator to benefit from the expertise and talent on offer in Edinburgh. You do not need to be linked to the University of Edinburgh or based in the UK, but you will of course have an interest in engaging with the AI and data ecosystem in Scotland. The next AI Accelerator programme will be focused around 3 key themes:
- AI for climate change
- AI for global health
- AI for good
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to University of Edinburgh on w2.irm.ed.ac.uk to apply
Applications need to be submitted by 26th May 2022.
– The selection process will take place during June with successful candidates informed around the end of June.
– The programme will start in mid September 2022 and run until the end of March 2023.
For more details, visit University of Edinburgh website.