
Public & society
AI for the common good
Using responsible AI to improve public service
AI in the public sector is about more than technology. It’s about strengthening human-centred public services. We work with public and civil society organisations to apply data and AI in progressive and responsible ways, enabling them to carry out their social mission as efficiently, effectively, and economically as possible
We support organisations in turning AI ambition into practical implementation, with clear attention to legal, ethical, and organisational realities. As a strategic partner, we bring together technology, people, processes, and data to embed responsible AI that holds up in practice and aligns with democratic values.
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AI strategy & roadmap
We understand that for public and civil society organisations, AI transformation is about more than becoming AI-driven. It's also about safeguarding and enhancing human-centred public service. We work with organisations to define clear AI ambitions and translate them into practical implementation plans, tailored to their specific context and needs. Our work typically includes:
- A co-developed inspiring AI vision
- Maturity assessment
- Implementation scenario assessment
- Implementation roadmap
- Use-case design and prioritisation workshops
- Use-case execution

AI use case studio
Curious where and how AI can add value to your organisation, but new to experimentation? We work with teams to identify and set up proven AI use cases that are explainable, fair, and trustworthy, with a clear focus on learning what works in practice. Deliverables typically include:
- Ideation to scope and formulate business goals
- Validated wireframe
- Prototype with core functionalities
- Validated MVP with user-interface
- Business case documentation
- Implementation roadmap

Sovereign AI & data stack - design & implementation
Looking to reduce your organisation's reliance on non-European tech providers without interrupting day-to-day operations or sacrificing convenience? We work with teams to design and implement data and AI infrastructures that align with national and European values while avoiding vendor lock-in. Our work typically includes:
- Digital sovereignty crash course for senior leadership
- Strategic risk assessment
- Tech-agnostic implementation advices
- Multi-disciplinary integration support across platforms
- Collaboration with trusted partners for infrastructure implementation

Organisational AI enablement
Eager to take AI to the next level but struggling to build awareness or put the right governance in place? We work with organisations to develop clear policies, define roles and responsibilities, and carry out robust risk assessments, creating the foundations for responsible AI at scale. We typically deliver:
- Assessment of current awareness level
- Governance review
- Awareness strategy including trainings and change management
- Minimal viable governance structure and end-state design
- Execution of awareness strategy and governance plan

Impact-driven decision making
Looking to better understand the societal impact of your organisation’s work—and use that insight to evaluate and inform future strategies and activities? We work with teams to use impact data more effectively, supporting evidence-based decision making and improving programme and service design. Our work includes:
- Validated impact model
- Impact measurement framework
- Data collection strategy
- Implementation plan
- Governance framework


AI that holds up in the real world
We help organisations turn data and AI into working systems, not proofs of concept. From defining where AI adds real value to building the foundations that make it stick, we deliver solutions that inform decisions and predict what comes next.
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Let's turn ambition into impact with data and AI.

Public & Society Lead
Harm Erbé

Senior Manager, Public & Society
Per-Erik Nyström
Talk to our experts
Let's turn ambition into impact with data and AI.

Public & Society Lead
Harm Erbé

Senior Manager, Public & Society
Per-Erik Nyström
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From shaping an AI vision to scaling solutions in production, we work with you as one team to drive AI transformation that truly brings impact.
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