Start-ups developing artificial intelligence (AI) technology for health, fashion and cyber security are among 12 companies selected for this year’s University of Edinburgh AI Accelerator.
This includes ScotlandIS member, LastingAsset, a spin-out from Edinburgh Napier University which is pioneering a solution to combat impersonation fraud using cryptography.
The six-month initiative provides expert-led workshops and supports companies to shape investment strategies and connect with potential investors.
Katy Guthrie, programme manager of the AI Accelerator, commented: “AI is such a hot topic for every business right now and this has been by far our toughest year in terms of selecting our 12 candidates.
“We’re looking forward to helping transform these innovative start-ups into world-leading companies through our guidance and support network.”
Kate Smith, co-founder and chief executive at ProfessorMe, an education training company that took part in the last programme, said: “The AI Accelerator turbo boosted ProfessorMe in terms of our business know-how, our network, scaling up and firmly planted us in the heart of the AI sector.
“It also gave ProfessorMe a home and a community, which, as hardworking female founders, gives us the resources to continue our social impact business.”
The full line-up this year includes:
- BEAT
- CanSense
- Circkit
- Danu Insights
- ivvi
- LastingAsset
- Level E
- Mantis Geophysics
- &Volume
- Protostars
- Quinara
- Transdermal Diagnostics