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Spotlight on Montreal’s AI for Health Sector

AI Health Investment Attraction

Published on March 11, 2021

Geralyn Ochab / CEO - Imagia

Christian Macher / Country President and Oncology General Manager - Novartis Canada

Daniel Cohen / Co-Founder & CEO - Valence Discovery

Irina Rish / Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science and Operations Research / Core Member - Université de Montreal / Mila – Quebec AI Institute

Montreal ranks among the top three in the world as a hub for innovation in artificial intelligence, and our interviewees describe the energy surrounding the application of artificial intelligence to healthcare as palpable. With a thriving ecosystem of startups, venture capitalists, large and small corporations, incubators, accelerators and academic institutions, the collaboration and drive towards innovative solutions in machine learning and healthcare in Montreal is next to none in Canada.

This Spotlight explores Montreal’s unique position on the frontier of AI and health sciences, and what the city has done to attract foreign investors into this emerging field.

Takeaways

Montreal’s academic environment and commitment to artificial intelligence research and development make it a top location for local and international talent.
Montreal’s life sciences and artificial intelligence sectors have long histories of innovation, making it a unique location for collisions between the two sectors.
The federal and provincial governments in Canada and Quebec have made substantial investments in artificial intelligence.
Early stage companies have ample support from a collaborative ecosystem of stakeholders, allowing them to bring their innovations in artificial intelligence and health sciences into reality.

Watch or Read the Experts' Full Interviews

Investing in AI to Improve Healthcare Geralyn Ochab CEO - Imagia “Montreal has a stable economy, team, tech and talent all in one place.”

Montreal as a Hub for Health AI Christian Macher Country President and Oncology General Manager - Novartis Canada “We find a very strong talent base in Montreal.”

Montreal's Health and AI Talent Daniel Cohen Co-Founder & CEO - Valence Discovery “We certainly love Montreal, and it has been a great place to build the company.”

Montreal Researchers Accelerating AI in Health Irina Rish Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science and Operations Research / Core Member - Université de Montreal / Mila – Quebec AI Institute “Companies want to be collaborating with the top minds in AI, healthcare, biology and medicine.”