Amazon is partnering with the University of Washington ( UW ) to launch the Alexa Accelerator , aimed at innovative artificial intelligence ( AI ) and voice - based technology start - ups . Among the areas the programme will focus on are connected car and home , wearables and mobile devices . Powered by Techstars and created by Amazon’s $100 million Alexa Fund, the newly launched Alexa Accelerator aims to advance conversational AI, including speech technology and voice application. Applications can be launched between January and March next year , with 10 - 12 companies selected for the programme , which will run from April - September .
Amazon is partnering with the University of Washington ( UW ) to launch the Alexa Accelerator , aimed at innovative artificial intelligence ( AI ) and voice - based technology start - ups . Among the areas the programme will focus on are connected car and home , wearables and mobile devices . Applications can be launched between January and March next year , with 10 - 12 companies selected for the programme , which will run from April - September .