AI Accelerator Program Winter 2025
About the AI Accelerator Program
Launched in the summer of 2025, as a partnership between 成人黑料, AI Launch Lab and Mitacs, the AI 鈥嬧�婣ccelerator Program represents the next step in R&D program initiatives, providing college students with the opportunity to work on real-world projects. The 10-week online program provides the tools and exposure needed to enable students from all disciplines to launch their careers in AI. In addition, the program could be followed by a paid internship for college students by Mitacs in collaboration with organizations or companies.
Over the course of 10 weeks (last two weeks, optional), from February 15 to April 16, 2025 immerse yourself in the world of AI!
Why join?
- Create your own AI project with fellow students
- Work alongside AI experts
- Explore ethical considerations
- Present your AI project with your team
- Kickstart a career in AI, with professional mentorship
- Prepare for a potential paid internship
Program Timeline聽
Weeks 1-4: Foundational Skills
In the first four weeks, you鈥檒l build a strong foundation in essential skills such as programming, data handling, and data cleaning. These foundational skills will equip you with the necessary tools to succeed in more advanced AI and machine learning concepts.
Weeks 5-8: AI and Machine Learning
The next four weeks will focus on core AI and machine learning topics. You鈥檒l dive into key algorithms, fine-tuning models, and practical applications, gaining hands-on experience through projects and exercises.
Weeks 9-10: Advanced AI Topics (Optional)
In the final two weeks, you鈥檒l explore advanced AI topics that push the boundaries of what you鈥檝e learned. These sessions will cover cutting-edge techniques and specialized applications, preparing you to tackle complex challenges in AI.
This structured approach ensures that by the end of the program, you鈥檒l have a comprehensive understanding of both foundational and advanced AI concepts, along with practical experience to apply in real-world scenarios.
*As this unique opportunity is new, the number of paid internships available is limited at this time.
Additional Information
Workshops
- Workshops will be given in English
- During the workshop on each Saturday, students will have an opportunity to collaborate with their teammates to work on their AI project.
- The duration of each workshop is approximately 3 to 3.5 hours
Winter 2025 Cohort’s Schedule and Topics
| Saturday, February 15 – April 26 | |
| February 15 | Orientation + Project Blueprint + Intro to Machine Learning + Ethics part 1 (Destination AI certs) |
| February 22 | Exploring AI for Good + Python Crash Course |
| March 8 | Introduction to Deep Learning, Hugging Face & Fine-Tuning Models |
| March 15 | Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) & AI Agent |
| March 22 | Data Journalism Challenge |
| March 29 | Ethics in AI (Part 2) & Current Trends in AI |
| November 16 | RAG – Retrieval Augmented Generation + Agents |
| April 5 | Streamlit 鈥� Building a Demo Website for AI Projects |
| April 12 | CV Building, Portfolio, Pitching Projects, & Mitacs Opportunities |
| April 26 | AI Project Student Presentations |
If you were wondering whether AI is everywhere, it is! The skills that you gain from AI training programs are applicable to almost any field and give you the opportunity to gain real experience.
This program aims to fill that gap by helping C脡GEP students. If you apply now, you are taking a step forward to get ahead in your industry.
Winter 2025 Application
APPLY HERE
