National Artificial Intelligence Centre of Latvia Selects First Projects for AI Regulatory Sandbox

The project evaluation commission of the Foundation “Artificial Intelligence Centre” has completed the first selection of project applications for the special regulatory environment for the development of artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Out of 10 submitted projects, 3 have been selected to participate in the special regulatory environment.

About the Special Regulatory Environment

The special regulatory environment, also known as the AI sandbox, is a mechanism established in Latvia that allows companies and organisations to test and develop innovative artificial intelligence systems in safe and controlled conditions. Its legal basis is the Artificial Intelligence Centre Law, adopted on 6 March 2025, and Cabinet Regulation No. 12 of 13 January 2026, “Procedures by which the Artificial Intelligence Centre Organises the Special Regulatory Environment and Data Processing”.

The special regulatory environment offers participants free services such as consultations with competent authorities, support from sandbox experts, access to state-held data where necessary, as well as support for testing in real-life conditions at a pilot institution. Data protection and the lawfulness of personal data processing are supervised by the Data State Inspectorate.

Selection Process

The selection of project applications was carried out in accordance with the Centre’s approved regulation on the selection of project applications for the special regulatory environment for the development of artificial intelligence systems. The Centre launched an open call, received 10 project applications, and evaluated each application according to five criteria: level of innovation, compliance with development planning objectives, technical readiness, risk level, and justification for the need to establish the special regulatory environment. No exclusion criteria were identified for any of the 10 applications.

The evaluation was carried out by a commission, involving independent technical, legal, and innovation experts, as well as receiving opinions from competent institutions, including the Health Inspectorate, the Data State Inspectorate, and others, on each project.

Guna Puce, Head of the Centre:
“With this selection, Latvia is taking a practical step towards responsible and innovative artificial intelligence development. The special regulatory environment allows companies, through a joint dialogue with public authorities and regulators, to examine real-life scenarios up close — receiving consultations, supervision, and support from the institutions involved – in order to jointly verify whether the proposed innovative solutions are safe and compliant with human rights. This is an innovative model in Europe, and we are pleased that the first selection attracted such strong interest.”

Descriptions of the Selected Projects

MyWisy Cognitive Twin – SIA “MyWisy”
An adaptive AI platform that provides personalised support for the cognitive and emotional development of preschool children. The platform uses children’s behavioural and developmental data to identify individual developmental needs in a timely manner and offer personalised learning scenarios. The project received the highest score as the most innovative and socially significant solution. At the same time, the added value of the project’s participation in the regulatory environment will benefit the entire education sector and edTech solution developers, as the project will test new regulatory solutions in areas where the EU AI Act provides for the highest level of protection requirements.

Diabetes Assistant – SIA “Animas”
An AI-powered assistant for people with diabetes, which will be developed in the regulatory environment using health sector data. The solution is intended for diabetes management, providing personalised recommendations on nutrition, medication therapy, and lifestyle changes. This type of innovation is classified as a high-risk system, and, through integration with the use of health sector data in AI system training, the solution has the potential to serve the public good and requires the special regulatory environment.

Process-as-Code Platform – Association “Public and Private Partnership Association”
An AI platform that transforms organisations’ internal processes and knowledge into machine-readable form, enabling automated or semi-automated decision-making. The project is aligned with the Digital Transformation Guidelines 2021–2027 in the area of public administration and public services, where it can significantly accelerate the digitalisation of administrative processes. The solution promotes a so-called multiplier effect: once formalised, processes become reusable, while reducing dependence on individual knowledge and the impact of staff turnover. This type of solution, which requires dialogue between several public sector institutions and verification of technical security systems, is suitable for the special regulatory environment.

Next Steps

For the selected projects, individual administrative acts will be prepared in cooperation with the institutions involved. These will define the specific operating conditions of the special regulatory environment, the procedure for data access, and supervision mechanisms. Applicants whose projects were not selected have been notified individually, with the reasoning for the evaluation provided.

In accordance with Cabinet Regulation No. 12 of 13 January 2026, “Procedures by which the Artificial Intelligence Centre Organises the Special Regulatory Environment and Data Processing”, after the projects are completed, the Centre will publish conclusions on the development and testing results of each AI system, thereby creating a good-practice base for the entire sector.

About the Artificial Intelligence Centre

The “Artificial Intelligence Centre” is an organisation established by the Latvian state, Latvian universities, and private sector companies. Its mission is to promote the safe, responsible, and innovative development and implementation of artificial intelligence technologies in Latvia. The Centre organises the AI special regulatory environment, coordinates cooperation between companies, public authorities, and regulators, and develops methodological guidelines for AI system compliance with European Union regulation.