New platform aims to accelerate AI development in Europe

On 24 June, an extended version of the European initiative AI-on-Demand Platform was launched. The platform serves as a central digital hub for AI resources within the EU – from research tools to ready-to-use solutions. The goal is to foster innovation and technological development across Europe.

“AI-on-Demand is a shared platform for European AI. It connects researchers and companies and provides access to data, AI models, and services – with a special focus on trustworthiness and European values,” says Jennifer Renoux, computer science researcher at Örebro University.

The AI-on-Demand Platform is being developed through the EU-funded projects DeployAI and AI4Europe, and includes more than half a million resources, such as datasets, algorithms, and tools.

Örebro University has played a key role in the development of the platform, explains Uwe Köckemann, computer science researcher.

“Örebro University has been part of AI-on-Demand since the beginning, starting with the AI4EU project where Professor Alessandro Saffiotti led the work on identifying and addressing technological AI gaps. Today, we lead user engagement in AI4Europe and contribute our expertise in automated planning and scheduling to DeployAI.”

For researchers, the platform offers easier access to data, tools, and opportunities for collaboration. For companies, it provides services for developing, training, and running AI solutions.

“The vision is to bring the countries in Europe closer together in leading the AI revolution, and it is important that Sweden and Örebro University are part of that effort,” says Uwe Köckemann.