Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising industries globally, and Swiss small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have much to gain. AI offers transformative opportunities for SMEs, such as driving innovation, increasing productivity and efficiency or gaining new insights from the increasing amount of data being collected. However, adopting AI presents specific challenges. This practical guide aims to inform Swiss SMEs about relevant use cases, the obstacles to implementing them and potential approaches to overcoming these challenges. It offers practical advice on leveraging AI effectively, provides actionable insights and points Swiss SMEs towards resources to help them navigate their AI journey successfully.

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The content of this practical guide has been compiled by various SAIROP partners. SAIROPi – the Swiss Artificial Intelligence Research Overview Platform – is an initiative coordinated by the Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences SATW, which brings together numerous organisations to promote and foster collaboration between the various stakeholders in AI in Switzerland.

• Introduction: motive and goal of this practical guide
• Use cases of interest to any Swiss SME
• Challenges for Swiss SMEs when introducing AI systems and possible approaches to overcoming them
• Services provided by academic institutions, funding bodies, service providers and others