EXPANSE AI
Why join
Join a European community that turns trustworthy AI research into real-world solutions, stronger partnerships and scalable impact.
Mission & Vision
Our Mission
To accelerate the responsible valorisation of AI research across Europe by equipping pilot teams with the tools, training, and connections needed to scale — while ensuring alignment with European values, regulatory frameworks, and societal priorities.
Our Vision
A Europe where AI research does not stop at the lab. Where SMEs, researchers, industry, and policymakers co-create solutions that scale — and where “Made in Europe” means trustworthy, human-centric, and globally competitive AI.
Get involved
Bring your perspective, networks and experience to the places where EXPANSE AI connects research, market needs and European ambition.
Help refine the InnovAItrix assessment and Scale-Up Academy curriculum so they reflect practical user needs, market opportunities and regulatory expectations.
Meet and assess selected pilots at the Demo Day and final award, bringing expertise in business scaling, human-centred design, regulation or advanced digital technologies.
Open routes to market through supply-chain access, first-customer pilots or connections to innovation-scouting partners and venture builders.
Shape policy briefs and recommendations that tackle the barriers between a promising innovation and successful scale-up.
Our goal
The Scale-Up Academy combines self-assessment, expert coaching and targeted matchmaking to connect credible pilot teams with the testing, market and investment pathways they need to progress.
