EU AI innovation package: strengthening Europe’s artificial
intelligence ecosystem
The European Commission’s AI Innovation Package
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aims to strengthen Europe’s position in AI by supporting start-ups,
small and medium-sized enterprises, researchers and innovators. The
package was introduced alongside the development of the EU’s
artificial intelligence framework and focuses on helping organisations
build trustworthy AI that aligns with European values and regulations.
Key measures include increased access to supercomputing resources,
support for innovation, and initiatives to improve access to
high-quality data. 

A central component of the package is the creation of AI Factories
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which leverage Europe’s high-performance computing infrastructure to
support the development of advanced AI models. The package also
established the European AI Office
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which serves as a centre of expertise for AI policy and governance
within the European Commission. In addition, the GenAI4EU initiative
promotes the development of generative AI applications across sectors
such as health, manufacturing, mobility, climate and robotics.  

Open data plays a crucial role in achieving the objectives of the AI
Innovation Package. The Commission has highlighted the importance of
expanding access to high-quality datasets through the development of
Common European Data Spaces, enabling innovators to train, test and
improve AI systems. By making data more accessible and reusable,
Europe is creating the conditions for more transparent, reliable and
innovative AI solutions. Open data resources available through
platforms such as the European Data Portal can help organisations
develop AI applications while promoting accountability and trust.  

To learn more about Europe’s approach to trustworthy AI, explore the
European Commission’s AI Innovation Package and discover datasets
available through the European Data Portal. Whether you are a
policymaker, researcher, developer or entrepreneur, these resources
provide valuable opportunities to understand how open data and
artificial intelligence are shaping Europe’s digital future. 

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Publication Date/Time
2026-08-24T08:00:00+00:00
How the European Commission is supporting trustworthy AI through data,
computing power and innovation