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This roadmap provides a structured path and timetable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) wishing to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. It outlines a five-phase framework, that can be applied across all SMEs: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Assessment and Readiness <\/li>\n\n\n\n
Technology Selecting and Planning <\/li>\n\n\n\n
Implementation and Integration <\/li>\n\n\n\n
Monitoring and Optimisation <\/li>\n\n\n\n
Compliance, Ethics, and Scaling <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
It is a guide based on the best practices taking into account the regional disparities of AI adoption across EU analysed in the partner countries France, Spain, Croatia, Austria, Italy, Ireland: each partner has chosen 3 national and 1 EU example from a country not represented within the consortium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The research revealed a list of SME sectors where AI has been applied in various processes and activities, as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Commerce, Marketing and Sales <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Industry and Manufacturing <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
  - Digital and Information <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  - Technology Healthcare and Life Sciences <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  - Business and Professional Services <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  - Finance and Fintech<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  - Logistics and Hospitality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
    However, we recognise that SMEs may find it challenging to see how these phases apply in practice to their specific industries. For this reason, the roadmap is organised into two parts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    1. Core framework : a general transition model applicable to all SMEs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Specific pathways for sectors: subsections that illustrate, with concrete examples, how the framework can be tailored to different industries identified in the analysis. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
      This dual approach ensures that SMEs can benefit from a structured transition model while also accessing practical, sector-relevant guidance for AI adoption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
      Dedicated materials<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n