AI Due Diligence Investment Analysis

• Difficulty: Business-focused (Strategic AI & Venture Analysis)
• Term Length: Full academic year (Fall 2025 – Winter 2026)

Description

Step into the world of venture capital alongside the UofA Innovation Fund’s investment team, working with leading AI experts from across the university on a critical mission: separating real AI innovation from marketing hype. Together, we combine rigorous technical analysis with market data and qualitative judgment to build a complete map of an early-stage startup. This final report is consequential, informing how the Fund deploys its $10M in capital and shaping the future of tech in Alberta.

Skills Gained

• Learn to analyze AI startups, connecting deep technology to business strategy and market potential.
• Master frameworks to assess a company’s technical defensibility, data moat, and scalability.
• Craft investment memos and deliver data-driven recommendations designed to persuade stakeholders.
• Build your network by working with the UofA Fund’s team and getting a first look at emerging founders.

Technical Details

• Operate under a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), handling sensitive info.
• Train on and utilize expert-validated investment evaluation models.
• Produce professional-grade reports for an official investment committee.