Vector Institute opens in Toronto

An independent institute begins operating

Vector opened its doors on March 30, 2017, as an independent Toronto research institute specializing in deep learning and machine learning. Its launch mandate combined research with attracting and retaining talent and helping organizations apply AI. [1]

The institute's own announcement establishes the day, corroborated by contemporary reporting. Its university partnerships and public and corporate support did not make it a university department; projected staff growth was a target rather than already operating capacity. [1][2][3]