We’re excited to announce a new initiative emerging from the University of Vermont’s AI Taskforce: the AI Innovation Fund. Sponsored by Enterprise Technology Services, this effort builds on our commitment to thoughtful leadership in artificial intelligence, as outlined in our recent update.
As part of the AI Taskforce, the Strategy Group has been developing a program designed to support experimentation, foster critical and intersectional conversations, and spur innovation across disciplines. We are excited to launch the AI Innovation Fund, which will provide financial support for initiatives that grow technical and intellectual expertise around AI at UVM.
This could include efforts such as:
- Sponsored seminars
- Workshops
- Exploration of tools and resources
Funding will be available in two tiers:
- Mini-grants: $100–$1,000
- Larger proposals: $1,000–$10,000
All submissions will be reviewed by members of the University AI Taskforce to ensure alignment with institutional priorities. We welcome proposals that reflect the mission of the University and advance the focus areas of the UVM AI Taskforce,
Including:
- Student Success
- AI Governance and Strategy
- Technology
- Research & Innovation
- Workforce Development
- AI in teaching and learning
If you have an idea—big or small—please consider submitting a proposal to the AI Innovation Fund, available here: AI Innovations Fund Award 2025.
