{"id":174856,"date":"2025-04-14T16:22:45","date_gmt":"2025-04-14T13:22:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tehnopol.ee\/?page_id=174856"},"modified":"2026-03-23T13:48:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T11:48:12","slug":"gsai","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tehnopol.ee\/en\/gsai\/","title":{"rendered":"GSAI"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tehnopol.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GSAI-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-197707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tehnopol.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GSAI-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tehnopol.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GSAI-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tehnopol.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GSAI-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tehnopol.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GSAI-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tehnopol.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GSAI-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.tehnopol.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GSAI-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tehnopol.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GSAI-1422x800.jpg 1422w, https:\/\/www.tehnopol.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GSAI-207x115.jpg 207w, https:\/\/www.tehnopol.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GSAI-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.tehnopol.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GSAI.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-growth-and-scaling-through-ai\"><strong>Growth and scaling through AI<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Growth and Scaling through AI (GSAI)<\/strong>\u202fis a 9-month scale-up programme designed to support startups in expanding to new international markets through the strategic integration of artificial intelligence into their business operations.\u202fThe programme combines business development, AI capability building, investor readiness, and internationalisation support to help startups grow efficiently and sustainably.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through a series of expert-led workshops, market discovery missions, and personalised mentoring, participating companies will develop practical skills in applying AI, refining their value proposition, and preparing for global expansion.\u202fThe programme consists of eight full onsite workshop days held across Estonia, Sweden, and Finland.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why apply?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>AI-driven business development<\/strong>\u00a0<br>Strengthen your value proposition and business model with AI applications tailored to your operational needs.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Market entry support<\/strong>\u00a0<br>Participate in structured market discovery missions in the Central Baltic region and assess readiness for new EU markets.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Investor readiness<\/strong>\u00a0<br>Prepare your pitch and receive feedback from international investors to support future funding opportunities.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Expert mentoring<\/strong>\u00a0<br>Access tailored guidance from experienced mentors in AI, business development, and international scaling.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Funded participation<\/strong>\u00a0<br>Travel and accommodation costs are covered for 1\u20132 team members during the in-person programme sprints.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fifteen startups<\/strong> from the Central Baltic region (including five from Estonia) will be selected to participate in the 2025\u20132026 cohort. The programme includes the following components:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>AI 101 \u2013 Basic AI Skills<\/strong>\u202f<em>(online)<\/em>\u00a0<br>A foundational workshop covering key AI concepts, real-world applications, and tools for identifying potential AI use cases in your business.\u00a0<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sprint 1 \u2013 Scaling Launchpad<\/strong>\u202f<em>(G\u00e4vle, Sweden)<\/em>\u00a0<br>A deep dive into scalability, market readiness, and identifying opportunities to apply AI in your target market. This sprint sets the foundation for your scale-up plan.\u00a0<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sprint 2 \u2013 AI Studio<\/strong>\u202f<em>(Stockholm, Sweden)<\/em>\u00a0<br>A two-day workshop focused on AI opportunity mapping, data evaluation, risk assessment, and responsible AI deployment. Participants begin developing their AI application roadmap.\u00a0<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sprint 3 \u2013 Growth Essentials<\/strong>\u202f<em>(Tallinn, Estonia)<\/em>\u00a0<br>This sprint focuses on growth hacking strategies, team productivity, and market entry sales development. It includes the launch of the market discovery mission.\u00a0<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sprint 4 \u2013 Growth Convergence<\/strong>\u202f<em>(Salo, Finland)<\/em>\u00a0<br>The final sprint includes a review of AI development, refinement of the scale-up strategy, and investor pitching preparation.\u00a0<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To be eligible for the programme, startups must meet the following criteria:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Founded within the past 5 years\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Achieved initial product-market fit in the home market\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Have a hypothesis for an AI-augmented product or business model\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Board-level commitment to international growth\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Access to relevant customer or application data\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Actively involved team and co-founders\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open to international investment\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Applications to the programme are open!<\/strong><br>Application deadline: 20 March 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=iubXbwbN3Eq02R1znNekY5d1uzpDJWNNocbypOjXrcVUMVFCMTlYQk9MOEdCOEdYWVJVRUFXMVpFMi4u\">You can submit your application here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Estonian project manager for the programme is <strong>K\u00e4tlin-Carolin Noorm\u00e4gi<\/strong>, Community Manager of the Startup Incubator. For further information, please contact: <a href=\"mailto:katlin@tehnopol.ee\">katlin@tehnopol.ee<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>GSAI \u2013 Growth and Scaling through AI<\/strong>\u202fis a joint initiative by\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/movexum.se\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Movexum<\/strong><\/a>\u202f(G\u00e4vle, Sweden),\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/yrityssalo.fi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Yrityssalo<\/strong><\/a>\u202f(Salo, Finland),\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ai.se\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>AI Sweden<\/strong>\u202f<\/a>(Stockholm, Sweden), and\u202f<strong>Tehnopol<\/strong>\u202f(Tallinn, Estonia). The programme runs from\u202f<strong>2025 to 2028<\/strong>, supporting\u202f<strong>45 startups<\/strong>\u202ffrom the Central Baltic region in scaling their business through the strategic application of AI. The aim is to help startups expand or improve their value proposition or business model to enter their first or next EU market.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Funded by:<\/strong>\u202fInterreg Central Baltic Programme\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"355\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tehnopol.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/GSAI-logod-2-1024x355.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-174845\" style=\"width:603px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tehnopol.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/GSAI-logod-2-1024x355.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.tehnopol.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/GSAI-logod-2-300x104.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tehnopol.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/GSAI-logod-2-768x266.png 768w, https:\/\/www.tehnopol.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/GSAI-logod-2-1536x533.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.tehnopol.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/GSAI-logod-2-400x139.png 400w, https:\/\/www.tehnopol.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/GSAI-logod-2-200x69.png 200w, https:\/\/www.tehnopol.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/GSAI-logod-2-1440x500.png 1440w, https:\/\/www.tehnopol.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/GSAI-logod-2-600x208.png 600w, https:\/\/www.tehnopol.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/GSAI-logod-2.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Growth and scaling through AI Growth and Scaling through AI (GSAI)\u202fis a 9-month scale-up programme designed to support startups in expanding to new international markets through the strategic integration of artificial intelligence into their business operations.\u202fThe programme combines business development, AI capability building, investor readiness, and internationalisation support to help startups grow efficiently and sustainably.\u00a0 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":31,"featured_media":197707,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"_s2mail":"yes","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-174856","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tehnopol.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/174856","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tehnopol.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tehnopol.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tehnopol.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/31"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tehnopol.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=174856"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/www.tehnopol.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/174856\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":197709,"href":"https:\/\/www.tehnopol.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/174856\/revisions\/197709"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tehnopol.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/197707"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tehnopol.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=174856"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}