The project goal is to create a strong innovation system for growth in the AI industry, a so-called Digital Innovation Hub as a base, an AI excellence centre, within collaboration, research, innovation, applied test-driven development, education and clustering. To achieve the project goal, the project has the following sub-goals: Create an innovation system that increases SMF innovation speed with AI Implement needs-driven AI innovation pilots/case Strengthening research and education in AI Gender equality and diversity is an active means to increase skills and business benefits at SMEs Package a long-term regional functional innovation system It will lead to strengthening the region Upper Norrland as Sweden’s leading region within Applied AI that offers a productive and attractive innovation environment. This creates long-term sustainable growth that attracts people, investments and companies to the region.