SciTransfer
COMBO · Project

AI-Powered Multilingual Assistant to Automate EU Regulatory Compliance for Businesses

digitalPilotedTRL 8

Imagine having a super-smart digital assistant that reads every complex EU law in any European language and tells you exactly what your business needs to do. It works like a high-tech filter that removes the headache of legal paperwork. Instead of hiring armies of lawyers, a company can use this tool to check if they are following the rules automatically.

By the numbers
>75%
reduction in money and time dedicated to compliance vs manual operation
30%
faster adoption of new regulations
≥90%
automated coverage of compliance operation
>80%
trust in accuracy of the system
40
specific legal cases addressed
24
EU official languages supported
The business problem

What needed solving

EU regulatory compliance is currently too slow and expensive, acting as a barrier to innovation for SMEs. Manual checks are time-consuming and prone to errors across different languages.

The solution

What was built

A multilingual, agentic AI-driven compliance assistance system integrated into the Common European Language Data Space.

Audience

Who needs this

SMEs in highly regulated sectorsEU-wide logistics and transport companiesHealthcare and MedTech providersGreen energy and sustainability consultantsMedia companies operating across EU borders
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Healthcare
SME
Target: Medical device manufacturer

If you are a medical device manufacturer dealing with complex health regulations — this project developed an agentic AI system that can reduce the money and time spent on compliance by over 75% compared to manual work.

Logistics
mid-size
Target: International transport operator

If you are an international transport operator dealing with cross-border EU transport laws — this project developed a multilingual bot that ensures 90% automated coverage of compliance operations.

Environmental Services
SME
Target: Green energy consultancy

If you are a green energy consultancy dealing with Green Deal regulations — this project developed an AI tool that allows for 30% faster adoption of new regulations.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

How much will this cost to implement?

Based on available project data, specific pricing is not mentioned, but the project aims to reduce compliance costs by over 75% compared to manual operations.

Is this ready for industrial scale?

Yes, the project is designed to scale core components from TRL 5-6 up to TRL 8, targeting a high level of industrial readiness.

What is the IP and licensing model?

The project developments will be released as open source, and a new SME will be set up to commercialize the results.

Which regulations does it cover?

It addresses the complex EU legal corpus, specifically focusing on more than 40 specific cases across areas like the Green Deal, Healthcare, and Transport.

When will it be available?

The project period runs from 2026-10-01 to 2029-09-30, suggesting a deployment window toward the end of this period.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is heavily industry-driven, with 60% of the 15 partners coming from the private sector (9 industry partners). A significant 10 partners are SMEs, indicating a strong focus on practical, commercial application rather than pure academic research. The group spans 9 countries, providing the necessary linguistic and legal diversity to validate the tool across the EU.

How to reach the team

Contact DFKI GmbH in Germany for partnership opportunities.

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to connect with the COMBO consortium for early adoption pilots.