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CIFAR Solution Networks

Solutions for responsible AI

CIFAR’s Solution Networks program supports cross-sectoral, multi-disciplinary teams to design, develop, and implement solutions that respond to the challenges of deploying responsible AI globally.

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Recent updates

May 26, 2025

Integrated AI for Health Imaging held fourth meeting in Montréal.

April 24, 2025

Integrated AI for Health Imaging published a paper in the New England Journal of Medicine, advancing treatment for heart attack patients during emergency medical procedures.

March 4, 2025

Call for Expressions of Interest for Solution Networks in AI Safety announced. Applications closed April 15, 2025.

February 27, 2025

AI for Diabetes Prediction and Prevention held third meeting in Mississauga.

CIFAR Solution Networks

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AI for Diabetes Prediction & Prevention

Improving risk prediction systems of type 2 diabetes in order to better prevent and treat the condition.

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Integrated AI for Health Imaging

Deploying a custom software that leverages existing medical infrastructure to improve clinical decision-making fairly and responsibly.

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Data Communities for Inclusion

Building an open-source data infrastructure platform for women agricultural workers in India to unlock insights and gain fair access to a competitive marketplace.

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Solution Networks in AI Safety

Coming soon

Program details

CIFAR Solution Networks receive flexible funding support for three years to to design, develop and implement a responsible AI solution.

The opportunity

This program brings together international experts from across academia, civil society, government and industry to drive sector-specific practice and action by developing and implementing solutions using responsible AI.

CIFAR Solution Networks is a collaborative initiative for interdisciplinary teams led by a core group of up to six individuals. Each team works to develop approaches and applications to support implementation of responsible AI to address urgent, timely problems.

The successful Solution Network receives:

  • $60,000 Cdn. per year for each co-director (up to two) and $25,000 Cdn. per year for each core team member (up to four).
  • Up to $60,000 Cdn. for each year to support costs directly associated with advancing the network’s solution.
  • Financial and logistical support to enable a minimum of two interactions per year (in-person or virtually) between members of the Network and external experts.
  • CIFAR’s programmatic and administrative support

Eligibility:

The Solution Network should be made up of an interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral team and must:

  • be led by two co-directors and composed of up to four additional members including at least one computer/data scientist and at least one expert in the legal, ethical or policy implications of AI
  • have at least one member based in the setting where the solution will be implemented
  • achieve equity, diversity and inclusion in the team composition

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