AI Sandbox

The AI Sandbox is a virtual test environment provided by the policy where startups and innovators can develop, simulate, and validate AI-based agricultural solutions under controlled, real-world-like conditions before wider deployment.

A supervised test environment and associated support services for validating, testing, mentoring and scaling AI systems in real-world conditions under NTIS safeguards, used to accelerate development and commercialisation while coordinating with sector regulators and partners.

A pilot regulatory environment established to enable supervised development, testing and trialling of AI systems under controlled conditions. The sandbox provides controlled data access, iterative compliance testing and governance rules set by the Innovation Agency and Ministry, intended to accelerate innovation while ensuring alignment with EU AI Act safeguards.

A legal mechanism operated under the Innovation Agency for supervised pilot testing of AI in controlled conditions, allowing time-limited derogations and reduced procedural friction solely for testing and evaluation, subject to oversight, privacy safeguards, and transparent application and reporting procedures.

An 'entorno de pruebas controlado' or regulatory sandbox is a secure and regulated environment where new AI systems can be tested and evaluated. This is crucial for identifying potential errors, biases, and risks, ensuring data security, and verifying alignment with ethical and legal principles before definitive implementation.

A secure and controlled environment where new tools can be tested and validated before they are integrated into live public services, facilitating innovation and safety.