Top AI companies in Toronto

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Università di Trento· Trento, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
The University of Trento is placed in a location which has always been the connecting point between the Mediterranean world and Central Europe. It has always paid attention to joining forces and creating complementarities with Italian and foreign institutions and organizations. In little more than 50 years of history, the University has been characterized by the intense mobility of students and lecturers, aimed at a constant improvement of research and didactics. The international dimension can be considered one of the features through which the University of Trento can reach prominent positions in Italian university ranking.16,000 students, 670 people between lecturers and researchers and 500 people in the non-academic staff: these numbers reflect the situation of a University able to offer an ideal study and research environment aiming at meeting the wishes of each person. In Trento everything is within reach: libraries, university canteens, laboratories, cultural activities and specialized services.Students who decide to study at the University of Trento can enjoy the benefits of an area characterized by a high quality of life, a widespread welfare and a beautiful, natural environment where visitors can have a good time in every season.
- 3.5k employees
- Founded 1962
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DECIEM | THE ABNORMAL BEAUTY COMPANY· Toronto, Ontario, Canada
We are a collective of disrupters and doers, of creatives and scientists, with a mission to reimagine the world of beauty. Founded and headquartered in Canada as an end-to-end beauty incubator, we have launched 15 brands to date and operate in over 59 countries. We listen to our community, and continue to look for opportunity everywhere, with people and planet in mind. We have a lot of ideas – we try, fail, and try again – and the best ones are built and bottled for you. Driven by our belief in transparency with our consumers, we’re rewriting beauty to be honest, accessible, and powerful enough to spark change.We were founded on the principle of doing everything that others don’t. Because normal gets you nowhere.We are DECIEM, The Abnormal Beauty Company.
- undisclosed
- 1.5k employees
- Founded 2013
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Fondazione Bruno Kessler - FBK· Trento, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
Fondazione Bruno Kessler (FBK) is a research institute based in Trento (Italy) that promotes excellence in fundamental and applied research. The primary goals of FBK are the creation and dissemination of scientific knowledge as well as developing solutions that can have an impact on both the market and society.FBK counts +620 researchers and conducts studies mainly in the areas ofAIQuantum TechEcological TransitionDigital TransformationDigital AgricultureDigital HealthDigital IndustryCybersecuritySOCIAL MEDIA POLICY: http://bit.ly/FBKsmpolicy
- 889 employees
- Founded 1962
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Vector Institute· Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Vector Institute is an independent, not-for-profit corporation dedicated to research in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), excelling in machine and deep learning. We work with institutions, industry, start-ups, incubators and accelerators to advance AI research and drive its application, adoption and commercialization across Canada. Launched in March 2017 with generous support from the Government of Canada, Government of Ontario, and private industry, and in partnership with the University of Toronto and other universities.Vector prioritizes transparency. Viewers will be made aware of any AI-generated content before they listen, view or read it.
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- 598 employees
- Founded 2017
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Fondazione Edmund Mach· Ronzone, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
Fondazione Edmund Mach ( FEM ) gets the prestigious knowledge heritage of Istituto Agrario di San Michele all’Adige (IASMA), founded in 1874. Its main focuses are education, research, services and technology transfer. FEM promotes and carries out research, scientific experiments, education and training activities as well as providing technical assistance and services to companies. These activities are aimed at promoting cultural and socio-economic growth in the agricultural sector and at developing the forestry and agro-alimentary systems, with particular regard for the environment and the safeguard of the territory of the Trentino region.FEM owns a Farm, wich consists of around 120 hectares of land cultivated with grapevines and apple trees, a wine cellar and a distillery. Besides production (250.000 bottles/year) and transformation, the farm acts as a support for experiments, teaching activities and demonstrations carried out in other centres at the institute.
- 527 employees

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ICES· Toronto, Ontario, Canada
ICES is a trusted steward of Ontario’s health data, generating independent, high‐quality evidence that informs policy, enhances care, and improves health outcomes across the province. Our unbiased evidence provides measures of health system performance, a clearer understanding of the shifting health care needs of Ontarians, and a stimulus for discussion of practical solutions to optimize scarce resources. ICES knowledge is highly regarded in Canada and abroad, and is widely used by government, hospitals, planners, and practitioners to make decisions about care delivery and to develop policy. Our mission is translating data into trusted evidence that makes policy and health care better and people healthier. Our 2024/25 Advancing with Evidence annual report: https://www.ices.on.ca/accountability-and-reporting/annual-reports/
- 435 employees
- Founded 1992
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RBC Borealis· Toronto, Ontario, Canada
RBC Borealis is the driving force behind Royal Bank of Canada’s AI and data innovation. As part of Canada’s largest financial institution, we bring together a team of architects, engineers, scientists, and product experts on a mission to transform finance through world-class AI research, solutions, and a resilient data platform. Our teams are based in Toronto, Waterloo, Montreal, Calgary, and Vancouver, working together to reshape how RBC leverages technology to create value.We are hiring for several roles! Visit rbcborealis.com/careers/ to learn more.
- 416 employees
- Founded 2024
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Ontario Institute for Cancer Research· Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Each year, more than 14 million people worldwide are diagnosed with cancer and more than eight million people die from the disease. New tools are urgently needed to better prevent, detect, diagnose and treat cancer so that people can live longer and healthier lives.The Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR) is a collaborative, not-for-profit research institute that conducts and enables high-impact translational cancer research to accelerate the development of discoveries for patients around the world while maximizing the economic benefit of this research for the people of Ontario.OICR is ensuring Ontario’s world-class cancer research findings are benefiting patients and the Ontario economy. Here’s how we make that happen:-We conduct cross-disciplinary research in fields such as genomics, immuno-oncology, informatics, drug discovery, and molecular pathology with partners in health care, research, government and the private sector;-We enable research in Ontario and worldwide by building collaborative networks, securely sharing data and making tools and resources available to the research community;-We translate our research findings to the clinic by developing clinical guidelines, supporting clinical trials and commercializing our innovations with our partner Fight Against Cancer Innovation Trust.Our visionCancer Solved Together.Our missionPartner with the Ontario oncology community to accelerate the development and implementation of clinically important knowledge, products, services and policies to improve cancer prevention, detection, diagnosis and treatment and enable patients in Ontario and worldwide to live longer and better lives.To explore career opportunities with OICR, please visit https://oicr.bamboohr.com/careers.OICR is funded by the Government of Ontario through the Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security.
- 343 employees
- Founded 2005
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BioPharma Services Inc.· North York, Ontario, Canada
BioPharma Services Inc. is a full-service Contract Research Organization (CRO) specializing in Phase I/IIa, Bioequivalence, Human Abuse Liability, PET Imaging, and Psychedelic Studies. With over 17 years of industry experience and a state-of-the-art research facility in Toronto, Canada, we are committed to delivering high-quality clinical research with speed, efficiency, and compliance.AI-Driven Patient Recruitment & Expanded Capabilities:Through our connection with WELL Health Technologies, BioPharma now leverages AI-powered analytics to accelerate and optimize patient recruitment. By analyzing real-world clinical data, we can rapidly identify eligible participants, improving enrollment timelines while maintaining strict ethical and regulatory standards.Our in-house GLP/GCP bioanalytical services, featuring LC-MS/MS technology, provide high-precision analysis to support both preclinical and clinical research. BioPharma remains fully compliant with FDA, Health Canada, and ANVISA regulations and has successfully passed all major regulatory inspections.Key Highlights✔ 150+ bed capacity in a cutting-edge Toronto-based clinical facility✔ AI-enhanced recruitment ensures 99% enrollment for all Phase I studies with a 95% completion rate✔ Accelerated study startup: 30-Day CTA approval, Weekly IRB/Ethics review✔ 20,000+ active subject database, including special populations & healthy volunteers✔ Full-service CRO: Regulatory Affairs, Scientific & Medical Expertise, Project Management, Biostatistical Analysis (CDISC-compliant SDTM & ADaM datasets), Medical Writing, and moreAt BioPharma Services, we combine industry expertise, AI-driven recruitment, and operational excellence to deliver timely, reliable, and high-quality clinical research for our global clients.
- 296 employees
- Founded 2006
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CCRM· Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Regenerative Medicine (RM), which aims to harness the power of stem cells, biomaterials and molecules to repair, regenerate or replace diseased cells, tissues and organs, has the promise to treat, manage and perhaps cure some of the most devastating and costly diseases in the world today.Many new and potentially life-changing RM-based treatments never reach patients because they are not successfully moved from the laboratory to a stage where they can be used in medicine. In order to fulfill RM’s promise to treat the many diseases affecting our population, a world-renowned group of stem cell scientists and engineers have come together to form CCRM, a leader in developing and commercializing regenerative medicine and cell therapy technologies. CCRM formally launched on June 14, 2011.CCRM supports the development and commercialization of regenerative medicines and associated enabling technologies, with a specific focus on cell and gene therapy.
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- 207 employees
- Founded 2011

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