Empowering SMEs with AI – Comprehensive guide now available for the wider EU audience

Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences has announced the English-language release of their eagerly awaited guide "Empowering SMEs with Artificial Intelligence".

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Drawing on the AI journey of over 100 Finnish SMEs, this comprehensive guide aims to extend its practical insights and lessons learned to SMEs across the EU and beyond.

The guide represents a shared journey of over 100 Finnish SMEs, providing step-by-step guidance on implementing AI solutions for business development, internal process improvement, and product and service innovation.

"Empowering SMEs with Artificial Intelligence" offers:

  • Real-world examples of AI solutions and company experiences,
  • Comprehensive understanding of AI and its vast potential,
  • Practical tools to assist a company's smooth transition towards AI adoption.

– Navigating the AI landscape can feel both intimidating and rich with untapped potential for SMEs. With this guide, our aim is to demystify AI and enable businesses to harness its power for growth and innovation, says Dr. Anna Lahtinen, Senior Researcher at Haaga-Helia and a key contributor as well as editor of the guide.

The guide is a culmination of insights gathered from a broad spectrum of industries, offering a unique perspective on the challenges and triumphs of AI adoption. It will be an invaluable resource for business leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in the strategic application of AI in the SME sector.

"Empowering SMEs with Artificial Intelligence" is available free of charge. To download a copy, visit www.haaga-helia.fi/en/ai-tie.

AI-TIE project

The guide is published as a part of AI-TIE project, coordinated by Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences and implemented in collaboration with Laurea University of Applied Sciences. The project is funded by the European Regional Development Fund (REACT-EU) and the Uusimaa Regional Council. In addition, the AI-TIE Southern Finland project received funding from the Kymenlaakso Regional Council.