Regional AI Initiative for Scaling Enterprises

Turn your AI idea
into real business value

RAISE helps young revenue-generating companies use AI to improve products, services or operations — through expert mentoring, matched AI suppliers and a structured scaleup programme.

For companies less than 5 years old with revenue and ambition to grow with AI. Spinoffs from older companies may also qualify.

Programme
Part of the Central Baltic Programme 2021–2027
Delivered by
Tehnopol · Linköping Science Park · Latvian IT Cluster · KIRAHub
Reach
Companies across Estonia, Sweden, Latvia and Finland
Who it's for

Is RAISE for your company?

Young company

Less than 5 years old. Spinoffs from older companies may also qualify.

Revenue-generating

You already have revenue and real market traction.

AI ambition

You want to use AI to increase value in your product, service or operations.

Growth mindset

You are ready to validate, learn, test and scale.

Where AI helps

Use AI where it creates the most value

Product

Enhance an existing product or build a new AI-powered product.

Service

Improve or develop an AI-enabled service for your customers.

Operations

Make internal operations more efficient and data-driven.

Programme value

What you get in the RAISE programme

Hands-on AI development with a vetted expert — worth up to €14,000, fully funded
Get matched to a mentor with experience of your challenges - 1:1 mentoring.
A cross-border network of ambitious companies scaling with AI across Sweden, Finland, Estonia and Latvia
The journey

From AI idea to tested solution

1
Submit your idea
2
Idea validation
3
Evaluation & selection
4
Matchmaking
5
Kickoff & goals
6
AI pilot development
7
Midterm review
8
Demo Day
9
Use case & scaling
Why apply

The advantage of joining RAISE

Reduce the risk of AI adoption
Get matched with relevant AI expertise
Validate your AI idea before investing heavily
Build a concrete roadmap
Increase value for your customers or operations
Strengthen your competitiveness
Prepare for growth and scaling
Become part of a cross-border AI innovation network
Real challenges

Sound familiar?

“We have data but do not know how to turn it into value.”
“We want to add AI features to our product.”
“We want to automate manual processes.”
“We want to improve customer experience with AI.”
“We want to use AI to make better business decisions.”
“We need help choosing the right AI supplier.”
“We need a roadmap for AI implementation.”

Ready to explore what AI can do for your company?

Submit your idea and tell us about your company, your AI idea and the value you want to create.

FAQ

Questions, answered

Who can apply?+

Young companies less than 5 years old that have revenue and want to increase value through AI. Spinoffs from older companies may qualify.

Does the AI idea need to be technical already?+

No. You should have a clear business challenge or opportunity, but the programme helps validate and develop the idea.

Can AI be used for internal operations?+

Yes. AI can be used for products, services or operational improvements.

Do companies need to already have an AI supplier?+

No. RAISE includes matchmaking with AI solution providers and mentors.

Is company data public?+

No. Company profiles and application information are private and only visible to authorised users after login.