AI Project Lab

6-Month Real Business AI Project Plan

Students work in small project teams to research, prototype, build, test, present, and showcase an AI solution for a Canadian business need.

6-Month Real Business AI Project Plan visual

Month 1: Business Research and Scope

Understand the business, customers, and pain points.

  • Business research report
  • Interview notes
  • One-page project brief
  • Role plan

Month 2: Prototype and First Demo

Turn the idea into the first demonstrable product.

  • User flow
  • UI prototype
  • AI prompt draft
  • Demo V0.1

Month 3: Core Feature Build

Make the system complete a real business workflow.

  • AI feature V1
  • Connected workflow
  • Testing records
  • Business feedback

Month 4: User Testing and Optimization

Improve value, accuracy, and usability through feedback.

  • Testing plan
  • Before/after comparison
  • Bug fixes
  • Feedback summary

Month 5: Business Pilot

Move the project toward real internal trial use.

  • Pilot plan
  • User guide
  • Usage data draft
  • Project report draft

Month 6: Delivery and Demo Day

Create evidence for applications, portfolios, and verification.

  • Project report PDF
  • 2-3 minute demo video
  • Acceptance record
  • Contribution statement