Flanders AI EDIH

Given the technology potential of AI, there is an urgency to accelerate the adoption of AI by SMEs and other organisations.

The Flanders AI EDIH intents to accelerate the adoption of AI among by an integrated service offering:

(1.) Test before invest: initial advice, individual coaching, AI technical feasibility study, legal workshops and our special co-operation with commercial AI agencies, called "Start AI"

(2.) Skills and training: inspiration sessions, thematic webinars & events, masterclasses and summer schools

(3.) Innovation ecosystem and networking: talent & skills matchmaking, matchmaking on AI supply & demand, matchmaking on joint research and our large annual AI event called "Flanders AI Forum" (next edition: spring 2024).

The Flanders AI EDIH strengthens the Flemish Industry Partnership (Industriepartnerschap), the Flanders AI Academy (VAIA) and the Knowledge Center Data & Society (Kenniscentrum Data & Maatschappij).

The Flanders AI EDIH consists of complementary partners who guarantee a cross-sectoral and accessible Flemish operation, with a local physical presence in every Flemish province. Additionally, the EDIH is aligned and maintains direct links with existing innovation actors and initiatives (such as the spearhead clusters), the Flemish AI policy plan, the Flanders AI Research Program and Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) Flanders. At European level, the Flanders AI EDIH has ongoing collaborations through the AI DIH Network, the Smart Connectivity DIH Network (SCoDIHNet), the EPoSS Smart Systems EDIH Task Force, the Vanguard AI Pilot.