AI – Artificial Intelligence

We foster AI innovation through strong partnerships across startups, enterprises, academia and the public sector. Together, we create value with AI.

What's AI Öst?

AI Öst is a regional hub for AI enthusiasts and professionals in Östergötland, Sweden. 

We believe Östergötland can become the best AI region in the world to adopt and use AI for a good purpose. That requires taking responsibility for how it is used and understanding the effects on society. By connecting people from different industries, we create a space where perspectives meet and challenge each other to drive meaningful development. Together, we create value with AI!

How we work

We facilitate a membership network that brings together curious minds and experienced experts to explore, discuss, and share knowledge around AI. Join the network to access our Discord channel and enjoy priority access to our AI events.

In parallel, AI Öst supports organizations by offering educational initiatives such as:

  • AI Boost – designed to enhance AI implementation among SMEs in East Sweden. In collaboration with Norrköping Science Park.
  • AI Bootcamp (Swe: AI-träningsläger) – supporting companies to explore and experiment with generative AI for the first time and providing pathways for continued learning. In collaboration with Linköping University.
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Special interest groups

We run six special interest groups where enthusiasts across industries meet to explore AI together. Here, ideas are shared, challenges are discussed, and lessons are learned along the way. It is a space to grow, try new things, and build strong connections. We meet 4-6 times a year, each session lasting about 90 minutes.

Our groups:

  • Change Management A
    • How do you lead AI-driven change in an organization?
  • Change Management B
    • Resistance, mandate, and measurement of AI-driven change.
  • Communication
    • AI in content production, tone of voice, and workflows.
  • Technology and AI strategy
    • Leadership, product integration, and AI architecture.
  • AI development and model training
    • Models, frameworks, compute resources, and MLOps.
  • Automated marketing
    • AI-driven marketing, automation, and analytics.

Have an idea for a future group or interested in joining a current one? Don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

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The AI calendar

Lecture

Linköpings draknäste – Publik

Spektrum, Ebbepark i Linköping

17 Apr 2026, 09:00-13:00

Competition / Tournament, Network meeting

Så blir du ”native AI” med agentkedjor

Dospace Nova, Teknikringen 5, Linköping

21 Apr 2026, 13:30-16:00

Network meeting

Medlemsträff med AI Öst

DOSPACE Alfa, Linköping

23 Apr 2026, 15:00-16:00

News on AI

Så höjs AI-kompetensen hos Östergötlands bolag genom AI-träningsläger

10 April, 2026

Jenny Sjölin: “Vi har använt AI sedan tidigare, men vi har inte skalat ut till resten av organisationen.”

31 March, 2026

AI förbättrar bröstcancerscreeningen i Östergötland

18 March, 2026

Linköping elevates AI, building real AI competitiveness

2 March, 2026

Elliot Gestrin: “AI Öst är redan ett fantastiskt community, och jag tror vi kan bli större, bli bättre och bli bredare.”

20 February, 2026

Anmäl dig till intressegrupper inom AI

7 January, 2026

Lär känna bolagen i AI Öst – HiQ

12 December, 2025

AI Boost hjälper fler företag att hoppa på AI-tåget

8 December, 2025

Amrox kopplar upp sina avfuktare för en smartare och tryggare fastighetsmiljö

26 November, 2025

Lättnader i EU:s regelverk kring AI-utveckling?

25 November, 2025

Lär känna bolagen i AI Öst – Idax

12 November, 2025

Ajaxon Consulting använder AI för att göra fastigheter säkrare och mer energieffektiva

11 November, 2025

Över 100 deltagare från hela landet – cybersäkerhetskursen gör succé för tredje året i rad

29 October, 2025

Lär känna bolagen i AI Öst – Knowit Insight

9 October, 2025

East Sweden Innovation Week 2025

8 October, 2025

Worldish lanserar världens största AI-tolkning inom hälso- och sjukvårdssektorn

3 October, 2025

Programmet har inspirerat en av kollegorna att påbörja en AI-utbildning inom marknadsföring

29 September, 2025

Nationell innovationsplattform för att stärka Sveriges konkurrenskraft i en digital komplex värld

12 September, 2025

Gympalektion i AI när länets företag får möjlighet att delta på AI-träningsläger

9 September, 2025

Lär känna bolagen i AI Öst – Voyado

5 September, 2025

Tjejhelg: FRO och Cyberly intresserar fler tjejer för framtidens cybersäkerhet

28 August, 2025

Lär känna bolagen i AI Öst – Delphi

11 August, 2025

Östergötland kraftsamlar: Ny AI-satsning ska göra tekniken tillgänglig för fler

15 April, 2025

Från smarta blomlådor till drönare med AI – framtidens idéer lyfte i Ebbepark under Linköpings draknäste

28 March, 2025

Current AI-projects facilitated by Linköping Science Park

Funded by: Region Östergötland and The European Union through Tillväxtverket.

Project duration: 2023-2026

Coordinator: Linköping Science Park

Project partners:Linköping Science Park, Linköping University andRise Research Institutes of Sweden AB.

Knowledge sharing

AI Boost is a structured training and development program. Here you will find a manual and materials to help you run a similar program.

The program was developed within the framework of the project “Advanced Digitization for SMEs for a Sustainable Society.”The project is funded by the Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth (Tillväxtverket) and the European Regional Development Fund, and aims to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the opportunity to understand, test, and eventually implement AI solutions that enhance their competitiveness and sustainability.

Download the PDF files below to run your own AI Boost program, including all necessary information and resources:

AI Boost manual – Instructions for running an AI Boost program

AI Boost materials – Presentation slides, relevant links and an evaluation of the program

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Contact information for the project management and the competence teams:

Oscar Spaak

Project Manager, AI Öst, Linköping Science Park

Julia Bergman

Communications Manager
AI Öst
IoT World
IndX

Tova Lind

Project Manager, Norrköping Science Park

Dag Forsén

Project Manager, Norrköping Science Park

Cecilia Demergian

Communications Manager

Per Gullbrand

Coordinator, Linköping University

Eva Tiselius

People Expert, Idax

Fredrik Eriksson

Management Consultant, Knowit Insight Öst

David Stenbeck

Innovation Consultant, HiQ

Helena Abelsson

Counsel/Advokat, Advokatfirman Delphi i Östergötland

Anders Hofvergård

Copywriter, Byn Kommunikationsbyrå

Magnus Broeders

Engineering Manager, Voyado

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