Article 62: Measures for providers and deployers, in particular SMEs, including start-ups
The article outlines actions to support SMEs and start-ups in AI regulatory compliance. Member States must provide priority access to AI regulatory sandboxes, offer tailored training and awareness activities, establish communication channels, and facilitate participation in standardisation processes. Fees for conformity assessments will be reduced for SMEs. The AI Office will provide standardised templates, maintain a single information platform, run awareness campaigns, and promote best practices in public procurement for AI systems.
1. Member States shall undertake the following actions:
2. The specific interests and needs of the SME providers, including start-ups, shall be taken into account when setting the fees for conformity assessment under Article 43, reducing those fees proportionately to their size, market size and other relevant indicators.
3. The AI Office shall undertake the following actions: