L2M – AI Powered Seed Analysis

As part of the Lab2Market program, this project explores the commercialization potential of the group’s previous research pertaining to the use of computer vision, artificial intelligence and machine learning to precisely detect and identify seeds. Over the 4-month duration of the project, the team will participate in Lab2Market workshops, panels, and lectures from successful founders and entrepreneurs. This will provide the researchers with crucial training and aid in developing a business plan. Next, the team will conduct as many as 100 interviews with potential clients and customers, to learn more about the needs and use-cases associated with this technology. These interviews will enable the group to accurately assess product-market fit. In the last month of the project, the research team will analyze their findings from the client interviews and work with the Lab2Market team to determine a path forward, whether it be incorporating as a startup company, licensing the technology, or continuing in research and development. At this time, the group will complete a polished pitch presentation and discuss their results with the entirety of the Lab2Market cohort. Through this project, participants will learn important entrepreneurial skills that will serve them through future projects and research that have strong potential for commercialization in the Canadian technology sector.

Faculty Supervisor:

Richard Glen Uhrig

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Partner:

Edmonton Unlimited

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services; Public administration

University:

University of Alberta

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