Montreal, July 3, 2025 - Mila is pleased to announce a new partnership with Cohere, one of Canada's most prominent artificial intelligence companies. In parallel to this collaboration, Cohere will also be opening an office in Montreal.
This strategic partnership confirms a shared commitment to building useful, secure AI rooted in Canadian values. Thus, Cohere will draw upon Montreal's vast AI talent pool and globally recognized research ecosystem, while creating new synergies with Mila's researchers.This is a pivotal step for Cohere, solidifying its already significant presence in Canada.
Montreal is an ideal location for Cohere's expansion, with the city long having been known for its vibrant tech scene – particularly in AI – and its rich cultural history. The city's focus on research and development, coupled with its thriving startup community, provides a strong base for Cohere to scale its operations and contribute to the local AI landscape.
The new office will serve as a key hub for Cohere's growing team, which currently includes more than 400 employees globally, including seven in Quebec. While the company maintains a remote-flexible culture, the Montreal office will provide a dedicated space for collaboration and innovation. Cohere expects to triple the number of employees in the city within a year, drawing on Montreal’s deep base of AI talent.
"I am incredibly proud to expand Cohere's presence in Canada with the opening of our Montreal office," said Cohere CEO and Co-founder Aidan Gomez. "Canada has been at the center of AI breakthroughs over the past decades, with Montreal's research leadership playing a pivotal role. This represents an excellent opportunity for Cohere to grow our Canadian talent base and strengthen our relationships with the Montreal, Quebec, and Canadian governments, and businesses throughout the region."
"Cohere is a leading Canadian company and a global force in AI," said Valerie Pisano, President and CEO of Mila. “Its national expansion is great news for our ecosystem and sends a strong signal to companies at home and abroad that Canada is a prime destination for developing cutting-edge AI technologies. We are at a pivotal moment in the evolution of AI, and a strong partnership between Mila and Cohere has never been more significant.”
Cohere prioritizes the development of secure AI solutions capable of serving the wide range of languages spoken by global businesses. Their emphasis on security and privacy is paramount for regulated industries and government agencies that handle highly sensitive data.
