The artificial intelligence and robotics center AIRE (EDIH) is co-financed by the European Union from the "European Digital Innovation Hubs" program (project number 101083677) and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications.
Don’t miss the AI train. Adopting AI is not a matter of choice, but of time. Our consultancy services can help you get AI up and running quickly and efficiently.
With AI consulting services, we assess your company’s ability to implement AI solutions. The assessment will result in an expert opinion, consisting of a mapping of the current state of your business, an analysis of digital technologies and data usage, and the feasibility/probability and practicality of implementing AI solutions.
The services of the Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Centre AIRE (AIRE) are targeted at small to medium-sized industrial enterprises (SMEs), with up to 499 employees and a turnover of up to €100 million. We can provide a limited service (up to 10% of clients) to large local companies in Estonia (up to 2999 employees). In the case of a large local company belonging to a multinational group, the numbers of the group are aggregated worldwide.
The AI consultancy service will analyse the process to understand how to optimise the technologies and data already in use in the company for the deployment of AI. In addition, the analysis will address the company’s ability to increase agility with digital solutions, facilitating processes and increasing the company’s competitiveness. The AI feasibility consultancy will be carried out by industrial process experts with extensive experience in the field of artificial intelligence, brought together by Tehnopol Science and Business Park and Tartu Science Park. AIRE’s capital raising advisory service will help to raise capital for the costs of AI deployment.
A total of 15 companies, ranging from start-up manufacturing companies to long-established industrial enterprises, will have received advice from Tehnopol in 2022. In Tehnopol, the feasibility consultancy service for AI implementation for industrial companies is carried out by 4 partner companies. Many of the companies that have completed the AI consultancy have moved on to other AIRE services (implementation of demo projects, public and private equity funding) and also to the AI Development Programme, which distributes additional funding for the implementation of specific AI-based projects (more information-ai.tehnopol.ee). Contact – Anu Puusaag, Smart Technology Area Manager (Tehnopol); anu.puusaag@tehnopol.ee.
During the period November 2021 – June 2022, 12 companies, including Tarmeko Spoon, HUUM, Tiksoja Puidugrupp, Estiko Plastar, Torm Metall, received AIRE AI consultancy through Tartu Science Park. The companies that have received the advice have already developed their own pilot projects for AI solutions, which have also received support from the AI development programme funded by the Ministry of Education and Culture, including Tarmeko Spoon, which received a grant of €65 000 for the pilot project, and HUUM, which received a grant of €35 000 (more information at-teaduspark.ee/ai). Contact – Martin Rebane, AI Area Manager (Tartu Science Park); martin.rebane@teaduspark.ee.
AI suitability experts:
Martin Rebane, Tartu Science Park
Martin is the Head of AI at Tartu Science Park and has been working on AI solutions since 2011. He holds a PhD in artificial intelligence from the University of Warwick in England and has extensive experience in working with companies in various fields.
Lauri Antalainen, DigiWise
For over 10 years, Lauri has advised companies on digitalization and automation of processes and business models, the implementation of artificial intelligence, and the setting of strategic goals. Lauri holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics as well as a cum laude MSc degree in Business Information Technology.
Raul Varrak, Lean Digital
Raul has over 20 years of experience in the international subcontracting industry. In recent years, the focus has been on conducting complex data, analytics, and digitization projects. Raul has obtained a higher education in civil engineering, graduated from TalTech Faculty of Information Technology’s master’s program „Digital Tranformation“ and has completed Estonian Business School MBA programs in management.
Mihkel Vaabel, NetGroup
Mihkel has extensive experience in research and development, innovative product development, and team management in various Estonian technology companies. He supports company growth with his knowledge through the implementation of AI, IoT, and various other digital solutions. NetGroup’s top-level software team has over 25 years of experience in developing Estonian national information systems, ranging from the development of start-ups’ mobile applications.”
Kristian Allikmaa, Proud Engineers
Kristian is a partner in Datafruit OÜ, a company offering business analysis, data warehouse, and machine learning solutions, and deals with finding solutions to business problems daily. Kristian has a master’s degree from Tallinn University of Technology (cum laude) and the National University of Singapore. Kristian is an expert with long experience in the field of data analytics. He has advised dozens of Estonian companies, helping to improve business processes and create more value with the help of data. Kristian is a valued lecturer in Tallinn University of Technology master’s program “Digital transformation in the company”.
Andres Kütt, Proud Engineers
Andres Kütt is an architect helping organisations execute their digital strategies and create value with data governance. Over the past 30 years, he has built websites, internet banks, energy, and government systems. Andres graduated from MIT System Design and Management program. His career includes Chief Architect of Estonian Information Systems. He now works as Chief Architect at Proud Engineers, advising governments and corporations around the globe. Andres is a valued lecturer in Tallinn University of Technology master’s program “Digital transformation in the company”.
To be eligible for AIRE’s services, you also need to have completed the digital maturity consultancy of IMECC OÜ. The AI feasibility consultancy service will be recorded as de minimis aid (de minimis aid) to the amount of EUR 1400.
Anu is the area manager of smart technology in the Tehnopol business campus. Her main task is to support the development and growth of AI-based or other deep technology companies in export markets. For the last 20 years, Anu has created supporting activities for the development of companies.
