The Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii) has landed $9M in federal funding to train Canada’s energy workforce in artificial intelligence.
The initiative is part of Ottawa’s Regional Innovation Ecosystems program, designed to future-proof critical industries through advanced tech adoption.
Tackling energy’s AI skills gap
Canada’s energy sector faces mounting pressure to modernize as operations grow more digital and carbon-conscious. Yet, a lack of AI talent risks slowing down transformation. Amii aims to bridge that gap by delivering applied AI training directly to energy workers and companies.
Amii’s programs will help organizations integrate AI into day-to-day operations — from predictive maintenance and process automation to carbon reduction strategies.
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Part of Canada’s AI strategy
Based in Edmonton, the canadian institute is one of three national AI institutes funded under the Pan-Canadian AI Strategy. Its latest project builds on years of experience turning academic AI research into practical industry applications.
“Energy is a cornerstone of the Canadian economy, and equipping workers with AI skills ensures the sector stays globally competitive while advancing the transition to cleaner, smarter systems,” said Cam Linke, CEO of Amii.
Future-proofing the workforce
The $9M infusion will expand Amii’s training capacity and deepen collaboration with industry. The long-term goal: help Canada’s energy sector remain competitive while preparing workers for the shift to AI-driven, low-carbon operations.
