12 startups selected for The University of Edinburgh's AI Accelerator

It's hoped that the accelerator programme, delivered both digitally and in person at the Bayes Centre, Edinburgh Innovations, will help the fledgling companies to reach their full potential and maximise the societal benefit of AI technology. Head of the College of Science and Engineering, Professor Iain Gordon, described the University's role as: "pivotal in supporting innovative companies which are applying AI to help address key societal challenges such as climate change and healthy ageing." Over the past year, The AI Accelerator has helped companies to attract more than £10m in grants and investment. Danu Robotics, founded in East Lothian in 2020 Developing an automated waste management product that can replace some manual processes such as removing contaminants. Inicio AI, founded in Leceister in 2020 Their conversational AI chatbot can help users understand and complete income and expenditure forms.