Unilever collaborates with Vector Institute to advance AI innovation

Unilever and the Vector Institute are collaborating to advance artificial intelligence (AI) innovation. Through this partnership, Unilever will access Vector Institute’s research and talent network to integrate AI into its operations.

The collaboration builds on Unilever’s AI presence in Canada, centred around its Horizon3 AI Labs in Toronto. Established in 2023, the Labs function as Unilever’s global AI hub, supporting AI adoption across its business. The partnership will support Unilever’s mission to drive AI.

“We’re thrilled to partner with Unilever and their Horizon3 AI Labs as they deepen their commitment to Canada’s AI ecosystem,” said Cameron Schuler, chief commercial officer and VP of Industry Innovation at Vector Institute. “Their focus on advancing AI innovation across global operations reinforces Toronto’s position as a world-class centre for AI excellence.”

“At Unilever, we are harnessing and scaling the transformative power of AI across the entire business value chain,” said Steve McCrystal, chief enterprise technology officer at Unilever. “By collaborating with leading organizations such as the Vector Institute and other key partners in the Toronto AI ecosystem, we are strategically placing Unilever’s Horizon3 AI Labs at the forefront of global AI advancements, focusing on the impactful solutions we can unlock with AI.”

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