Mitacs and Concordia University partnership delivers AI training to enhance workforce readiness

January 19, 2026 

Montreal, QC – Mitacs is excited to launch a new series of AI training workshops developed in partnership with the Concordia University Applied AI Institute. Beginning February 2026, this five-module program offers research students practical, industry-aligned skills in artificial intelligence, including foundational literacy, applied AI problem-solving, project management, and responsible AI practices. 

Delivered by an interdisciplinary network of Concordia researchers, each three-hour workshop blends interactive learning, real-world case studies, and hands-on skill development.  

AI workshop schedule:  

• AI Foundations for Industry-Ready Research Students – February 4, 2026, at 2pm ET 

• Applied AI Skills for Innovation Industry – February 18, 2026, at 2pm ET 

• AI Strategy and Project Management –March 4, 2026, at 2pm ET 

• Sustainable AI Practices: Balancing Innovation with Responsibility – March 18, 2026, at 2pm ET 

• AI and Career Toolkit for Mitacs Program Participants – March 31, 2026, at 2pm ET 

Through interactive sessions and hands-on learning, participants will gain the skills to integrate AI approaches to strengthen their AI fluency and workforce readiness.  

Mitacs training courses are free and open to: 

• Students and postdoctoral fellows at Mitacs partner universities and colleges in Canada 

• Alumni who have graduated from a Canadian institution within the past two years 

• Current or past participants in Mitacs programs 

Participants will receive a certificate of completion for each workshop. Registration for the workshop two weeks prior to each individual session. To create an account, register and search for courses visit the EDGE portal 

For any questions, please contact the skills training team [email protected] 

Quotes 

“Mitacs’ partnership with the Concordia University Applied AI Institute is an important example of the training opportunities needed to prepare for an increasingly digital future. By advancing industry-aligned AI capabilities, deepening collaboration between academia and partners, and investing strategically in talent and training, we’re setting Canada’s researchers up for success, building a resilient economy and workforce.”

Dr. Stephen Lucas, CEO, Mitacs

“We see this partnership between the Concordia University Applied AI Institute and Mitacs as a concrete way to translate advanced AI research into real-world impact. This initiative is committed to creating applied learning pathways that equip early-career researchers and professionals with the skills needed to deploy AI responsibly and at scale. This collaboration will ensure that research is positioned to respond to societal and economic needs.”

Nizar Bouguila, Co-Director, Applied AI Institute, Concordia University

Media contacts  

Caroline Dobuzinskis

Manager, Communications & Public Affairs

Mitacs

[email protected] | 236-334-3863 

Paloma Holmes  

Educational Programs Lead  

Applied AI Institute, Concordia University 

[email protected]