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GAIA's Story

Georgian Artificial Intelligence Association (GAIA) is a non-profit association of artificial intelligence professionals and enthusiasts, founded in December 2023.

GAIA launch event: a full hall and a speaker by the screen

Who We Are

GAIA's mission is to accelerate Georgia's economic development by promoting the best use of AI by society and business.

Panel discussion in front of the GAIA banner: three participants in armchairs

The association works to spread education about artificial intelligence and supports the academic, private, and public sectors in the introduction and development of AI technologies.

The main goal is the development of artificial intelligence in Georgia. GAIA is a long-term initiative that will bring together different types of projects and stakeholders.

Association members include leading data science and artificial intelligence professionals, representatives from the private sector, and people interested in artificial intelligence and data science.

GAIA in numbers

  • 2023
    Year founded
  • 41
    Member organisations
  • 30
    People on the GAIA team
  • 3
    Working directions

3 Goals - 3 Working Directions

  • Knowledge-sharing, Awareness Raising and Advocacy (KSARA)

    Knowledge sharing, awareness raising, and lobbying to enable the best use of AI by everyone

    This direction covers:

    • Raise public awareness and share knowledge with diverse groups
    • Cooperate with schools and universities
    • Lobby for legislative and state policy changes
  • Business Adoption and Support (BAS)

    Embracing AI in business and supporting business leaders to increase profitability and create more good Georgian AI startups

    This direction covers:

    • Support the private sector in adopting artificial intelligence through consulting and educational services
    • Support startups in finding financing and connections
  • Georgian AI Development Initiatives (GAIDI)

    Georgian AI development initiatives aimed at fostering AI talent to develop Georgian AI and AI in Georgia

    This direction covers:

    • Support in professional development by sharing knowledge and strengthening international connections
    • Initiate joint projects, research and data collection
    • Support development of Georgian language models