AI Access and Innovation Programs for Higher Education

Many institutions want to innovate with AI in student success efforts and campus operations, but cost and risk often stand in the way.

The AI Access and Innovation Initiative for Higher Education was created to remove those barriers, by offering grant-supported pathways for institutions to adopt enterprise AI solutions with reduced financial risk. Our Innovation Grant Discount offers up to 50% off all Canyon GBS products with five-year price protection. The Beacon and Lighthouse programs for Advising App provide fully funded initial terms, along with grants to support impact measurement, research collaboration, and institutional storytelling.

The goal: to expand responsible AI adoption, support minority-serving institutions and community colleges, and accelerate measurable outcomes for students and staff.

  • Innovation Grants Brochure

    Canyon GBS’ AI Access & Innovation Programs (2026–2028) empower colleges and universities to adopt enterprise AI without straining institutional budgets. Download Now

  • AI Playbook for Higher Education Leadership

    Equip your institution to use AI with confidence, clarity, and measurable impact. The AI Playbook for Higher Education Leadership is a practical guide designed to help colleges and universities adopt AI in a secure and strategic way. Download Now

  • How Colleges Are Using AI to Strengthen Student Services and Support Staff

    Artificial intelligence is becoming a practical tool in student services. Many colleges now use AI to make support easier to reach and simpler to navigate. The most successful efforts share a common approach. They start small and build trust through transparency and oversight. Access Now

  • Advising App Brochure

    Advising App is a comprehensive System of Engagement built specifically for higher education. It combines self-service chatbots, recruitment CRM, retention CRM, early alert, enterprise AI for staff and faculty, and analytics to support engagement operations and create a complete view of each student from first inquiry through graduation. Download Now

  • Designing the Next Generation of Student Support

    In this fireside chat webcast, Campus Technology Editor in Chief Rhea Kelly will speak with Dr. Karla Fisher, Senior Vice President for Partnerships and Client Experience at Canyon GBS, about practical strategies for modernizing student support while keeping humans — and the student experience — at the center. They'll also explore the importance of governance, transparency, and compliance as foundations for sustainable innovation, as well as ways to build trust with students, staff, and leadership. Watch Now

  • Aiding App Brochure

    Aiding App is a modern, cloud based help desk built specifically for higher education. It unifies IT, HR, facilities, and other administrative teams into one AI powered workspace so your team can support issues faster and more consistently. Download Now