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.

 

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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Want to host your own event?

We encourage an active and vibrant network where members come together and organize their own AI-related meetups. If you’re planning to host an event for the AI Öst-network, be sure to check out our brand book for guidelines and inspiration.

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
  • Change Management B
  • Communication
  • Technology and AI strategy
  • AI development and model training
  • Automated marketing

Do you have an idea for a future group or interested in joining a current one? Contact us.


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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

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.

Other AI activities in Östergötland

Contact information for the project management and the competence teams:


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