Montreal, QC - October 3, 2024 - Mila is proud to announce a partnership with Bioeureka, a pioneering startup aimed at transforming microbiology through artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted pathogen identification.
Through this partnership, both organizations aim to make a contribution towards addressing the global challenge of antimicrobial resistance. Bioeureka uses AI to rapidly detect pathogens, improving efficiency, cost, and accessibility of essential tools in the field. These solutions could play a considerable role in efficiently and affordably supporting public health and food safety on a wide scale.
“This partnership with Mila is a crucial step in our journey to revolutionize pathogen identification,” said Mohamed M. Diallo, co-founder and CEO of Bioeureka, ”Our AI-assisted technology addresses the urgent need for rapid, reliable and cost-effective pathogen testing in a variety of sectors, including healthcare and the food industry.”
“AI holds enormous potential to drive the design, development, and deployment of solutions to improve public and global health. Mila is proud to welcome Bioeureka to its community of partners,” said Stéphane Létourneau, Executive Vice President of Mila.
Founded in 2022, Bioeureka set out to develop an AI-based pathogen recognition solution for laboratories. Bioeureka officially launched its app in April 2023, a portable solution which uses a smartphone or computer to detect pathogens quickly and accurately. Today, Bioeureka continues to innovate and grow, with the aim of becoming the standard tool for microbiology laboratories worldwide, including in developing countries and remote areas.
About Mila
Founded by Professor Yoshua Bengio of the University of Montreal, Mila is the world’s largest academic research center for deep learning, bringing together over 1,200 specialized researchers in machine learning. Based in Montreal and funded in part by the Government of Canada through the Pan-Canadian AI Strategy, Mila's mission is to be a global center for scientific advancements that inspire innovation and the growth of AI for the benefit of all. Mila is a globally recognized non-profit organization for its significant contributions to deep learning, especially in the fields of language modeling, automatic translation, object recognition, and generative models. For more information, visit mila.quebec.
About Bioeureka
Bioeureka is at the forefront of innovation in microbiology, offering an AI-powered tool for rapid pathogen identification. Founded by Mohamed M. Diallo, the company is committed to making healthcare safer and more efficient by providing a portable and affordable solution for pathogen testing. With a focus on user needs and cost efficiency, Bioeureka's technology benefits laboratories, healthcare facilities and research institutions worldwide. For more information, visit bioeureka.com.
Contact
Mohamed M. Diallo
Co-founder & CEO
mohamed@bioeureka.com
