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Article 62: Measures for providers and deployers, in particular SMEs, including start-ups

Legislation State lawEuropean Unionin force

Article 62 of the EU AI Act outlines specific measures to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), including start-ups, in complying with AI regulations. It mandates Member States to provide priority access to regulatory sandboxes, targeted training, dedicated communication channels, and participation in standardisation processes alongside reduced conformity assessment fees. Additionally, the AI Office is tasked with providing standardised templates, maintaining an information platform, running awareness campaigns, and promoting public procurement best practices.

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Who issued it

European CommissionGovernment (executive)

Lead issuer

Legal forceLegally binding

Under whose authorityState law

Judged fromfull text

Who it governs

CompaniesRegulatorsAI developers and providersAI deployers and users

SME owners, start-up founders, AI developers, and public authorities seeking to understand support measures and compliance obligations under the AI Act.

Sectors

Cross-sector

What the document contains

What's covered

The text details obligations for Member States and the AI Office to support SMEs and start-ups with compliance resources, fee reductions, communication channels, and innovation support mechanisms under the EU AI Act.

What's missing

Specific monetary fee reduction amounts, detailed application forms, and granular technical specifications for conformity assessments are not included.

Key takeaways

Member States must grant SMEs and start-ups priority access to AI regulatory sandboxes.
Conformity assessment fees must be reduced proportionately for SMEs and start-ups based on size and market indicators.
The AI Office is required to develop a single information platform and provide standardised regulatory templates.
Member States must organise specific training and awareness activities tailored to SMEs and deployers.

Outline

· 1. Member States actions for SMEs and start-ups
· 2. Proportionate conformity assessment fees
· 3. AI Office support actions and platform

IssuedNot recorded

Length1,849 words

FormatNot recorded

Scoperegional

How it scores

Pending review

Each score is backed by a quote verified against the document text. Editorial review has not yet confirmed them.

Accountability

0/5

Clear responsibility for AI outcomes

screening score · 2026-10-23

Fairness

0/5

Non-discrimination and equitable treatment

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Human Dignity

0/5

Respect for the inherent worth of persons

screening score · 2026-10-23

Human Oversight

0/5

Humans remain in control of consequential decisions

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Privacy

0/5

Protection of personal data and private life

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Transparency

1/5

Openness about how AI systems work and are used

organise specific awareness raising and training activities on the application of this Regulation tailored to the needs of SMEs

Article 62 Paragraph 1(b)

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Enforcement

0/5

Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force

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Impact Assessment

0/5

Required assessment of an AI system's risks/impacts before or during use

screening score · 2026-10-23

Topics

smes start_ups regulatory_sandboxes compliance public_procurement