“Bonjour Montreal”; An excellent place to be for Safe and Responsible AI Research

Linarite.ai selected Montreal as a pod for nonprofit AI research initiatives and AI for Good projects for several reasons:

Academic institutions: Montreal is home to several top-ranked universities, including McGill University, Université de Montréal, and Polytechnique Montréal. These institutions have established world-class AI research centers, such as the Montreal Institute for Learning Algorithms (MILA), one of the world's most renowned AI research centers.

Talent pool: Montreal has a highly skilled and diverse talent pool. The city attracts top talent worldwide due to its high quality of life, low cost of living, and vibrant culture. Additionally, the Canadian government offers immigration programs specifically for highly skilled workers in the tech industry.

Industry presence: Montreal has a thriving AI industry, with several major companies such as Google, Microsoft, Facebook, and Samsung’s AI research and development centers in the city. This creates a fertile ground for collaboration and cross-pollination of ideas between academia and industry.

Government support: The Canadian government has invested significantly in AI research and development, and Montreal has received a significant portion of this funding. The government's support has helped establish Montreal as a leading AI research and innovation center.

Overall, Montreal's combination of academic institutions, talented workforce, strong industry presence, and government support makes it an ideal location for AI research for Good.

Ismail Haritaoglu