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The foundation for a Nordic-Baltic AI Center has now been laid

Monday, April 7, 2025

The groundwork laying the foundation for the establishment of a Nordic-Baltic AI Center has now been finalized marking an important step in the process, including recommendations for financing models, budget and governance.

Sindre Bornstein, Managing Director at Nordic Innovation explains:

"This project delivery marks a crucial step towards a Nordic-Baltic AI Center. Nordic Innovation’s role is that of a catalyst to scale proven national success stories and ecosystem initiatives, like AI Sweden, to a Nordic-Baltic level. With a consortium representing four Nordic countries, the project has built strong momentum in a fast-moving and complex landscape with many stakeholders. The journey now rapidly continues towards establishment of a Nordic Baltic AI Center.”

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Sindre Bornstein

A big thank you to everyone who has contributed with input and perspectives so far, and not least to AI Sweden who has been a truly committed and capable project manager and partner.

Sindre Bornstein

Sindre Bornstein

Managing Director at Nordic Innovation

AI Sweden has been project lead on the preparatory work and is now looking forward to continuing with the establishment of the actual AI Center. Martin Svensson, Managing Director of AI Sweden says:

Martin Svensson

The Nordic-Baltic countries can together create significant societal value and important competitive advantages by improving cooperation in the field of AI. We are impressed by Nordic Innovation’s leadership through this project, which has delivered crucial results regarding funding, structure, and organization for a Nordic-Baltic center. Our full focus is now on bringing the establishment of the center across the finish line.

Martin Svensson

Martin Svensson

Managing Director AI Sweden

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