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Action Plan

methodology

EUSAiR focuses on creating AI regulatory sandboxes compliant with the AI Act through comprehensive guidelines, frameworks, processes, and tools.

Support and coordination

We provide regulatory and operational solutions on infrastructure settlement, services, training, and facilitate EU-level coordination to aid competent authorities in sandbox establishment and management.

Practical Testing

We include AI providers in pilot tests to ensure regulatory compliance and enhance learning, with experiences analysed for recommendations and policy insights.

Collaboration with Authorities

We target national authorities responsible for national sandboxes, encouraging dialogue and co-creation with constant involvement of AI providers, especially SMEs.

Consultation with Key Initiatives

We engage with AI factories, EDIHs, TEFs, and other relevant EU initiatives to enhance project outcomes.

Guiding Principles - Policy Advocacy and Co-Creation

We partner with public policy networks for analysis and regulatory insights tailored to national contexts.

Guiding Principles - Independent Analysis

We conduct a thorough assessment and consultation of existing sandboxes.

Guiding Principles - European Digital Infrastructures

We utilise large-scale digital infrastructures for diverse sandbox pilots, fostering comparative analysis.

Guiding Principles - Involvement of SMEs and Innovation Networks

We engage digital SMEs and innovation ecosystems for model co-design and evaluation.

Guiding Principles - Interdisciplinary Research

We combine governance, legal, ethical, business, and technological competencies.

Guiding Principles - Scalable Training Models

We promote train-for-trainers models standardised via micro-credentials.

Action Plan

our main activities

The activities of EUSAiR are distributed across six comprehensive work packages (WPs).

  • WP1: Coordination and Project Management

    This work package focuses on overseeing the project’s organizational aspects, financial management, and communication channels with the EU Commission.

  • WP2: Union Sandbox Framework, Advisory and Regulatory Learning

    This work package develops common regulatory guidelines, frameworks, processes, and tools for AI regulatory sandboxes. By establishing a Union Framework that responds to the regulatory requirements of AI sandboxes in terms of 1)  governance, (2) legal and ethical rules as well as regulatory standards, (3) eligibility and exit criteria for AI providers, (4) technological design and tools.

  • WP3: Operational Sandbox Scheme

    WP3 iteratively interplays with WP2, and focuses on designing all operational models, business and monitoring models, workflows and compliance processes for the Union AI Sandbox Framework.  By designing operational models that align with regulatory frameworks and implementing necessary technological requirements, this WP enables seamless operation and compliance within the sandboxes.

  • WP4: Sandbox Pilots, Tuning and Scaling-up

    This work package involves conducting pilot projects to test the effectiveness of the Union Sandbox Framework and Operational Sandbox Scheme in real-world scenarios involving AI providers and cross-border cooperation. By evaluating outcomes, revising practices, and engaging with a wide array of key stakeholders, including innovation hubs and research centres.

  • WP5: Training

    Training national competent authorities’ staff equips them with the knowledge and skills necessary to operate within the AI Act and sandboxes effectively. By identifying training needs, designing tailored programs, and certifying trainers to disseminate essential knowledge, this work package ensures that regulatory authorities are well-prepared to navigate the complexities of AI regulations.

  • WP6: Communication, Dissemination, Exploitation, and Co-creation Platform

    This WP coordinates communication, dissemination, and exploitation activities and focuses on establishing a Co-creation Platform to facilitate stakeholder mapping, consultation and engagement as well as effective communication, dissemination of knowledge, and collaboration among all project stakeholders. We expect to organise co-creation and training workshops.