Applied Research Projects for Industry

Mila's tailor-made applied research services empower public and private organizations to maximize the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) innovations in their operations.

Applied Research Project

Mila's Applied Research Program translates cutting-edge AI research into practical solutions. Our experts collaborate closely with you to understand your needs and objectives, then design and execute a tailored research project. This can include developing and evaluating machine learning models, analyzing your data to identify key insights, and building machine learning models to demonstrate the feasibility and value of an AI-driven solution. With a deep understanding of AI research and industry best practices, we ensure your projects are grounded in scientific rigor and focused on delivering a clear path towards a solution.

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A Distinctive Approach to Applied AI

We specialize in applied research in AI, delivering tangible value and impactful results for real-world problems. Our approach is defined by:

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Deep Understanding

We analyze your objective and data to design rigorous experimental protocols tailored to your specific needs.

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Collaboration

We work closely with your team, fostering a collaborative environment that prioritizes knowledge transfer.

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Practical Solutions

We develop industry-level code and clear documentation, ensuring smooth integration and a lasting impact on your operations.

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Focus on Value

We are committed to delivering measurable results and maximizing your return on investment in AI.

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Custom Approach

We take a customized approach to tackling complex projects.

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Intellectual Property

We offer industry-friendly intellectual property agreements to protect your innovations.

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Deep Understanding

We analyze your objective and data to design rigorous experimental protocols tailored to your specific needs.

collaborative process icon

Collaboration

We work closely with your team, fostering a collaborative environment that prioritizes knowledge transfer.

accessibility icon

Practical Solutions

We develop industry-level code and clear documentation, ensuring smooth integration and a lasting impact on your operations.

value and results icon

Focus on Value

We are committed to delivering measurable results and maximizing your return on investment in AI.

custom approach icon

Custom Approach

We take a customized approach to tackling complex projects.

intellectual property icon

Intellectual Property

We offer industry-friendly intellectual property agreements to protect your innovations.

analysis icon

Deep Understanding

We analyze your objective and data to design rigorous experimental protocols tailored to your specific needs.

collaborative process icon

Collaboration

We work closely with your team, fostering a collaborative environment that prioritizes knowledge transfer.

accessibility icon

Practical Solutions

We develop industry-level code and clear documentation, ensuring smooth integration and a lasting impact on your operations.

value and results icon

Focus on Value

We are committed to delivering measurable results and maximizing your return on investment in AI.

custom approach icon

Custom Approach

We take a customized approach to tackling complex projects.

intellectual property icon

Intellectual Property

We offer industry-friendly intellectual property agreements to protect your innovations.

Featured Projects

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AI Takes Flight: Nolinor Case Study

In 2023, Nolinor and Mila launched a collaborative AI adoption project to automate large portions of the aviation safety reporting and investigation process, in order to assist human investigators and allow them to focus their expertise where it truly matters.

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AI-Powered Inspections: Hydro-Québec Case Study

Mila's team worked with Hydro-Québec to integrate robotics in power grid inspections, developing a fleet of robots to do the dangerous, dizzying task of skimming power lines hundreds of feet in the air. 

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AI in Motion: D-Box Case Study

Mila's applied research team collaborated with D-Box to analyze movies and create haptic signals for a hyper-realistic, immersive cinematic experience.

Meet the Team

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Senior Director, Applied Machine Learning Research
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Machine Learning Manager, Applied Machine Learning Research
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Manager – Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning Research
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Senior Applied Research Scientist, Applied Machine Learning Research
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Senior Applied Research Scientist, Applied Machine Learning Research
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Applied Research Scientist, Applied Machine Learning Research
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Senior Applied Research Scientist, Applied Machine Learning Research
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Senior Applied Research Scientist, Applied Machine Learning Research
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Senior Applied Research Scientist, Applied Machine Learning Research
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Applied Research Scientist, Applied Machine Learning Research
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Applied Research Scientist, Applied Machine Learning Research
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Administrative Assistant, Applied Machine Learning Research
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Applied Research Scientist, Applied Machine Learning Research
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Applied Research Scientist, Applied Machine Learning Research
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Senior Applied Research Scientist, Applied Research in Machine Learning
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Data Scientist, Applied Machine Learning Research
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Senior Applied Research Scientist, Applied Machine Learning Research
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Senior Applied Research Scientist, Applied Machine Learning Research
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Senior Applied Research Scientist, Applied Machine Learning Research
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Senior Applied Research Scientist, Applied Machine Learning Research
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Applied Research Scientist, Applied Machine Learning Research
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Applied Research Scientist, Applied Machine Learning Research

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