RegTek: Methods for Regulatory Impact Assessments of Cutting-Edge Technology

Important results from the project

Main objectives were met in the pilot phase and the project has established a solid foundation for continued validation and implementation. It delivered reusable frameworks for evaluating RAG tools, measurement modules, and positive pilot data from impact-analysis tests. ESV has also launched its impact-assessment tool. The project is preparing for integration into the EU CitCom.ai initiative and the Testing and Experimentation Facility (TEF) for smart and sustainable cities.

Expected long term effects

The project can enable integration into national and EU-based test centres, including CitCom.ai and the Testing and Experimentation Facility (TEF), and provide a concrete basis for operationalising measurement methods in line with the EU AI Act. Reusable measurement modules and test protocols can reduce the time and cost of scaling, increase reproducibility and quality assurance, and simplify technical decision-making by authorities while accelerating interoperable implementation.

Approach and implementation

The main activities were followed and the project was carried out largely on schedule. The team developed a measurement and validation framework and delivered reusable measurement modules together with a technical research report. Approximately 2,000 GPU hours were secured for testing and validation. Collaboration between RISE and ESV proceeded as planned. A brief, managed delay due to the project manager’s illness did not affect the main deliverables.