AIStart Incubator

The AIStart Incubator helps micro and small-to-medium-sized enterprises in the capital region to improve their capabilities in utilising AI.

The AIStart Incubator focuses on supporting micro and small-to-medium-sized enterprises in the capital region with the adoption and utilisation of AI. The project’s goal is to strengthen the digital skills and competitiveness of SMEs by offering practical advice, training, and resources for applying AI to business processes. The project will develop and implement an AI Incubator program, through which participating SMEs will enhance their capabilities to utilise AI in their business processes securely and in a way that promotes data protection.

In addition to low-threshold training, AIStart provides SMEs with access to development platforms as well as to local and international networks.

Duration
1.9.2024–
31.8.2027
Project partners
City of Helsinki (Business Helsinki)
City of Espoo
City of Vantaa
Metropolia University of
Applied Sciences
Haaga-Helia University of
Applied Sciences
Budget
1 488 723 €
ERDF: 891 583 €

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AI Incubator and much more

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  • Aline Santa Izabel

  • Networks and Ecosystems Manager, Project Manager
    AI Start Incubator
    City of Helsinki
    Business Helsinki, innovation services
Maija Jokiniemi

  • Maija Jokiniemi

  • Project Specialist
    AI Start Incubator, Circular Buildings, SOLMU
    City of Helsinki
    Business Helsinki