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

APPLIES AUG 2, 2026

Chapter VI · Governance
Source: EUR-Lex · CELEX 32024R1689
Verified 2026-07-16

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Member States must support smaller operators by giving SMEs and start-ups priority access to sandboxes, running tailored awareness and training, opening advice channels, and easing their role in standard-setting. Conformity assessment fees must be scaled down proportionately for smaller providers. The AI Office adds standard templates, a single information platform and awareness campaigns. Priority access must not shut out other eligible SMEs that also meet the selection criteria.

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AT A GLANCE

Chapter: VI — Measures in support of innovation

Applies: Aug 2, 2026

Tier: Governance

PENALTY EXPOSURE

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of worldwide turnover — see Art. 99 penalties framework.

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ELSEWHERE IN CHAPTER VI — Measures in support of innovation

Art. 57 AI regulatory sandboxes Art. 58 Detailed arrangements for, and functioning of, Art. 59 Further processing of personal data for develo Art. 60 Testing of high-risk AI systems in real world Art. 61 Informed consent to participate in testing in Art. 63 Derogations for specific operators