What we do

We accelerate the development and deployment of AI in an ethical, collaborative and sovereign manner.

At BAIC, we are dedicated to promoting the development and use of artificial intelligence in the Basque Country with a clear objective: to improve the competitiveness of companies and the well-being of Basque society.

We do this by facilitating collaboration between different agents, such as AI provider and user companies, entrepreneurship agents, training entities, R&D centres and public institutions, so that they can jointly promote the development and implementation of AI in the territory in an ethical and robust manner, in line with current regulations.

What we do

We accelerate the development and deployment of AI in an ethical, collaborative and sovereign manner.

At BAIC, we are dedicated to promoting the development and use of artificial intelligence in the Basque Country with a clear objective: to improve the competitiveness of companies and the well-being of Basque society.

We do this by facilitating collaboration between different agents, such as AI provider and user companies, entrepreneurship agents, training entities, R&D centres and public institutions, so that they can jointly promote the development and implementation of AI in the territory in an ethical and robust manner, in line with current regulations.

We achieve our mission through the deployment of 5 main lines of activity that, together, allow us to build complete solutions to the challenges arising in the field of AI.

Observatory

We identify AI agents and trends, monitoring the evolution of AI in the Basque Country. Focus on ethics and regulations.

Positioning

We promote collaboration, raise the profile of the Basque Country’s AI ecosystem agents and position the territory as a benchmark in AI application.

Talent and capabilities

We foster strategies for the promotion and development of AI talent. Training of the territory in infrastructure and technological assets.

Applied AI

We promote the practical application of AI by working on the ideation, experimentation and acceleration of AI challenges.

Data strategy

We drive initiatives for the development of data sovereignty and the data economy in the Basque Country necessary to enable AI.

Observatory

We identify AI agents and trends, monitoring the evolution of AI in the Basque Country. Focus on ethics and regulations.

Positioning

We promote collaboration, raise the profile of the Basque Country’s AI ecosystem agents and position the territory as a benchmark in AI application.

Talent and capabilities

We foster strategies for the promotion and development of AI talent. Training of the territory in infrastructure and technological assets.

Applied AI

We promote the practical application of AI by working on the ideation, experimentation and acceleration of AI challenges.

Data strategy

We drive initiatives for the development of data sovereignty and the data economy in the Basque Country necessary to enable AI.

Through this transversal axis we seek to gather and share all the knowledge related to Artificial Intelligence in the Basque Country. We monitor key trends in AI and identify the main AI agents in the region and internationally, measuring the progress of this technology in the Basque Country and its impact on business and society. All this with ethical and regulatory aspects at the heart of our strategy, ensuring that the development of AI in the Basque Country is responsible and beneficial for all parties.

Want to know how we do it?

We have analysed the Basque AI ecosystem to understand its current situation and guide its development. This analysis serves as a basis for creating policies, strategies and initiatives that promote the growth of AI in the region, fostering collaboration between the public and private sectors.

Discover the current situation in this dynamic report, which allows you to know the status of the AI ecosystem in the Basque Country in real time.

The Regulatory Guide aims to help agents in the Basque AI ecosystem to understand and align themselves with the new AI regulations, facilitating the adaptation of their strategies and processes to comply with both legislative and ethical aspects.

We reflect our vision and commitment to responsible Artificial Intelligence in the Basque Country, establishing an ethical basis for building a sustainable and reliable future. This practical and operational approach allows the ecosystem to align on the development and ethical use of AI.

In the Talent and Capabilities axis we work to promote, develop and attract talent in Artificial Intelligence, we do this by being a reference point to raise awareness of the training offer in AI and support the cultural shift towards a data-driven economy and the use of AI tools. In this area we also work to strengthen the infrastructure and resources necessary for the development and implementation of AI.

Some examples of how we do it

The development of AI systems and their application to real challenges requires new professional profiles with very specific capabilities. At BAIC, we have identified these roles within the lifecycle of an AI project and defined their associated skills.

In this axis we seek to develop the strategic lines related to data and the data economy to foster the application of AI in the ecosystem by leveraging data as a strategic resource. BAIC proposes two approaches: the first one, focused on promoting good practices in data management, including governance, lifecycle, regulation and compliance. The second approach is oriented towards the creation of data spaces and exchange strategies between ecosystem agents with greater experience in this area.

Some examples of how we do it

One of the major challenges for BAIC and its partners is to guide the various ecosystem agents towards a strategic and responsible implementation of AI. To achieve this, it is key to have a data strategy that ensures proper data management, ensuring that data is quality, reliable, relevant and accessible. This is fundamental to developing effective AI models.

BAIC therefore presents this manual, designed to inform, inspire and guide the ecosystem and the business community on their journey towards a robust data strategy.

In the Applied AI axis, we seek to promote an applied AI ecosystem in the Basque Country, through specialisation and technological maturity in order to position the Basque Country as a leader in its practical, ethical and collaborative application.

The initiatives of the Applied AI axis include the creation of spaces and resources to raise awareness and guide the different agents in the application of AI.

Some examples of how we do it

We are providing the ecosystem with a guide to the steps to follow and considerations to take into account when applying this technology in industry.

This is a collection of practical examples organised into 4 key areas showing how our partners apply AI to solve real problems. These use cases detail the application of AI to specific business opportunities, describing the proposed solutions and the expected benefits.

  • BAIChallenge: this is an innovation competition where AI providers present solutions based on Artificial Intelligence to solve business challenges posed by BAIC’s partner entities.

  • Dataton: this is a competition that challenges teams made up of AI-using entities and AI-providing companies to solve business challenges in a limited time, promoting creativity and applying AI in real time.

  • Applied AI Sessions: Workshops organised in collaboration with sector clusters and other intermediary bodies to guide on how to devise a challenge, inspire and raise awareness with AI use cases for companies in the sector.

We work to position the Basque Country as an international benchmark in artificial intelligence. Through communication and dissemination strategies, we help to publicise the achievements and innovations of BAIC and its partners -GidarIAk and its friend entities- BAIC-ers, strengthening the local ecosystem and projecting it to the outside world.

Some examples of how we do it

ApplAI is the first key meeting point that brings together the AI ecosystem to advance the implementation of this technology. This congress marks a milestone in our commitment to innovation and technological development in the Basque Country, strengthening collaboration between key players.

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