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Finnish AI Region Secures Second Term with Top Marks from EU

  • by Martti Asikainen

Finnish AI Region (FAIR) EDIH has been selected to continue operations for a second term with excellent ratings. European Union continuation funding enables service expansion from the beginning of 2026.

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AI Leap Spawns New Company – Haituva Innovations Creates ExecutESG Ltd with FAIR’s Support

  • by Martti Asikainen

From spreadsheet drudgery to intelligent automation. Finnish firm Haituva Innovations accidentally gave birth to an entirely new company when it set out to automate the pain points of sustainability reporting using artificial intelligence and crowdsourcing. The result is software that saves managers’ time and improves decision-making.

FAIR supporting the digitalisation of the tourism sector: The success story of Dandelier AI

  • by Martti Asikainen

In 2024, nearly 28 million overnight stays were recorded at Finnish accommodation providers, with international visitors accounting for almost a quarter of these bookings. As artificial intelligence accelerates innovation and sustainability in the tourism sector, discover how FAIR’s client company Dandelier AI is harnessing technology to champion responsible travel.

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The 2025 State of AI Readiness in FAIR Customer Companies: The Case of Finland

  • by Martti Asikainen

Despite widespread enthusiasm for artificial intelligence adoption, most companies remain trapped in the early stages of AI readiness, unable to translate promising concepts into functional business solutions. Analysis of consultancy data from 110 organizations across Finland and Sweden reveals that technical expertise gaps, insufficient data management capabilities, and lack of strategic planning continue to hinder meaningful AI integration in 2025.