The EU’s regulatory framework, with its numerous laws and guidelines, is complex, and its practical application increases pressure on organisations: how can smaller companies, in particular, implement the regulations while striving to be innovative and competitive?

Sitra and Technology Industries of Finland are co-funding the pilot project which started in autumn 2024. This project aims to develop regulatory technology that simplifies the application of EU digital regulations, providing practical tools for companies and other organisations

The first two tools were published on Lean Entries Ltd’s platform. They enable companies and other organisations to evaluate whether the EU’s AI Act or Data Act applies to their operations and the potential impacts of these regulations. Later in the spring, a third tool will be launched to assess the effects of the European Health Data Space Act (EHDS).

“The regulatory framework has proven to be complex, and its application poses challenges, especially for small organisations. User-friendly tools can lighten the investigatory workload and provide space for product development,” says Meeri Toivanen, Specialist at Sitra.

Finnish industrial companies and Danish health technology companies can use the tools free of charge until the end of March 2026. Additionally, SMEs and public organisations in EU countries and Ukraine can access the tools through the European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIH) network. The tools and guidelines have been published in English.

Feedback from the pilot project will be collected via a survey that will be opened later in the spring.