Mila Entrepreneurship Lab
Fostering the growth of artificial intelligence (AI) startups.
Cultivating Innovation
Mila's community of over 1200 members is committed to scientific excellence and innovation. The core mission of our Entrepreneurship Lab (eLab) is to develop their sense of entrepreneurship and support the growth of their business projects at any stage of development.
Targeted Support in Synergy with the Ecosystem
Mila's eLab encourages the growth of the entrepreneurial spirit of its community, accompanies several student-entrepreneurs annually, and contributes to the creation of startups from within the community.
Our Allies
The eLab collaborates with key organizations, such as accelerators, investment funds and service providers. These allies are selected for their alignment with Mila's values, their availability to our community and the added value they bring to our entrepreneurs' careers.
Office Hours
Our entrepreneurs have access to exclusive sessions with our allies to benefit from expert advice.
Exclusive Support
eLab participants receive personalized assistance to meet their unique needs.
Workshops
In collaboration with our allies, we aim to empower entrepreneurs through workshops designed to enhance their skills and foster growth.
Unlocking the full potential of AI
What is a Mila Startup?
Mila Startups are founded by members of the Mila community and selected based on their scientific excellence and commitment to the responsible use of AI.
Mila Startups Benefits
- Funding — Access to various compute credits and scholarships
- Talent — Access to Mila's community of qualified students through partner status
- Community — Support from Mila's applied AI experts, and mentoring opportunities
Startup Spotlight
Entalpic
Founded by two Mila researchers and a former executive from Owkin, Entalpic is an AI-driven startup dedicated to accelerating materials discovery to promote greener and more efficient industrial processes.
Dreamfold
Founded by a team of Mila students and researchers, Dreamfold is a pioneering protein design startup at the intersection of health research and innovation.
The Mila Startups
Mila's student community is among the best positioned in the industry to develop innovative AI application ideas. Our role is to help them maximize the entrepreneurial potential of their project.
Gabrielle Hurtubise-Radet, Principal Manager, Startup Program, Mila
Annual Impact of the eLab
+100
Hours to nurture entrepreneurship
More than 100 hours of mentoring, workshops and events to develop the entrepreneurial spirit of our researchers
+50
Supported Entrepreneurs
More than 50 entrepreneurs from our community benefiting from personalized support
+5
Business Accelerators
More than 5 accelerators supporting the rapid growth of Mila Startups
Mila’s Entrepreneurship Lab gives us the opportunity to meet fellow entrepreneurs at the same stage of development and network with other stakeholders in the entrepreneurial system that could be potential investors.
Marco Bonizzato, Chief Technology Officer, Neural Drive and Former Mila Postdoc