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EY Opens AI Hub in Lisbon to Drive Digital Transformation

Ernst & Young (EY) has launched the EY.ai Hub in Lisbon, a new innovation center designed to help companies accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in their business models.

Located in EY’s new headquarters in Alcântara, the hub will serve as a collaborative space where companies can work alongside EY experts to develop, test, and implement AI-driven solutions.

Key Features of EY.ai Hub

- Design Studio – Focuses on UX/UI, service design, and rapid prototyping.

- Technology Showcase – Demonstrates AI applications, augmented reality, and robotics.

- AI Lab – An experimental space where companies can test AI solutions in real-world scenarios.

- Training & Workshops – Aims to close AI skills gaps and address concerns around ethics, regulation, and implementation costs.

EY’s Six Pillars of AI for Business

Strategy – Aligning AI initiatives with business goals.

Responsible AI – Ensuring ethical, transparent, and compliant AI use.

Literacy – Upskilling teams to integrate AI into daily operations.

Data Readiness – Securing high-quality, accessible data for AI applications.

Lab – A testing ground for AI-driven business solutions.

AI Factory – An operational model for scaling AI solutions efficiently.

EY highlights that 74% of companies struggle to scale AI, while only 16% are fully prepared for AI-driven transformation. The EY.ai Hub aims to bridge this gap, making Lisbon a strategic AI innovation hub.