Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are key contributors to economic growth and innovation, yet they often encounter concrete barriers when adopting artificial intelligence in a structured and sustainable manner. These barriers typically include limited internal expertise, constrained access to computational resources, uncertainty in identifying high-impact use cases, concerns about costs, and the need to ensure data protection, security, and regulatory compliance.

This webinar provides a focused overview of how MINERVA services support SMEs in overcoming these challenges. Participants will gain a clear understanding of the services available, eligibility and access pathways, and the forms of practical support offered, from initial guidance and training to advanced technical assistance for developing and optimising AI applications using high-performance computing resources. The session will also feature user success stories to illustrate applied outcomes and lessons learned.

Agenda overview

• Welcome and project introduction (5 min)
• Common issues for SMEs in adopting AI (10 min)
• MINERVA services: summary (10 min)
• What MINERVA can do for SMEs: benefits and support activities (10 min)
• Success stories from users (10 min)
• How to contact MINERVA and request support (5 min)
• Q&A session (5 min)

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