aivancity launches a Pilot Program for Excellence: 20 full scholarships to train the AI talent of tomorrow

Training a generation of exceptional IEngineers®

In response to the growing demand for talent capable of designing, deploying, and overseeing the use of artificial intelligence, aivancity aims to address a threefold challenge—academic, strategic, and societal.

The Pilot Program for Excellence aims to identify, attract, and support high-potential candidates, regardless of their social background, in order to train a generation of IEngineers® who are not only outstanding and responsible but also representative of the diversity of talent.

The goal: to train 100 exceptional talents by 2030 and nurture a new generation of key players in the field of artificial intelligence. 

A transformative program, more than just a scholarship initiative

The Pilot Program for Excellence is more than just financial assistance. It is a comprehensive initiative designed to identify, accelerate, and promote talent.

Selected students will join aivancity’s Grande École Program while benefiting from an enhanced curriculum that includes 200 hours of additional training per year.

• Comprehensive scientific basis
• Advanced technological expertise
• Understanding human, societal, and strategic issues

This program is designed as a "school within a school," aimed at developing advanced expertise, strong analytical skills, and a systemic understanding of the challenges posed by AI. 

20 full scholarships starting in the 2026 academic year

For its launch in the fall of 2026, the program will offer 20 scholarships covering 100% of tuition for the Grande École Program.

• 10 spots in the first year
• 5 spots in the second year
• 5 spots in the third year

The program is also open, on a selective basis, to certain students already enrolled at aivancity, particularly those who are among the top performers in their class. 

The selection process is based on a rigorous approach that combines academic excellence, social criteria, and potential for future success, and includes a review of the application, entrance exams, and an in-depth interview. 

A unique learning experience

In addition to academic enrichment, students will participate in a comprehensive program that includes:

• Masterclasses and presentations by leading experts
• Personalized support
• Strategic projects in real-world conditions
• An in-depth look at the clinical applications of AI
• Greater exposure to the economic and technological ecosystem

The goal is to train professionals capable of thriving in the most demanding environments and playing an active role in the transformations driven by artificial intelligence. 

A global ambition: to train the key players in AI

Through this program, aivancity is pursuing a bold goal: to train the people who will create, guide, and embody major innovations in artificial intelligence.

Graduates of the program will go on to join leading organizations, contribute to research, or develop high-impact entrepreneurial projects.

A model that combines excellence and impact

The program is based on a model centered around the aivancity endowment fund, which covers the full cost of tuition.

During this launch phase, funding is provided entirely by this fund, with the goal of gradually bringing in partner companies to ensure the program’s long-term sustainability.

A vision that stays true to aivancity’s mission

As a mission-driven institution, aivancity has designed this program as a natural extension of its commitment: to train artificial intelligence experts capable of combining technological excellence, an understanding of the world, and a sense of responsibility.

The Pilot Program for Excellence thus marks a new milestone in the school’s development, reinforcing its position as a leading institution in the training of AI talent.