Research & Policy Consultation Services
Our Services
From interdisciplinary research to capacity-building programmes, SPES Institute offers a range of services for governments, academic institutions, civil society organisations, and international bodies seeking to engage with ethical AI.
What We Offer
How we can work with you
Whether you need rigorous research, policy guidance, educational programmes, or public engagement support, SPES Institute brings expertise rooted in ethical principle and interdisciplinary practice. We collaborate with international partners, civil society groups, and governmental agencies to co-design and monitor automated systems and digital rights policies.
Research and Policy Consultation
We conduct and commission interdisciplinary research on AI ethics, governance, human-AI interaction, and societal impact. Our research outputs inform policy decisions, institutional strategies, and public understanding. We also provide advisory services to governments and organisations developing AI governance frameworks.
Deliverables
- ■Research reports
- ■Policy briefs
- ■Comparative analyses
- ■Working papers
- ■Expert testimony
Education and Training
Our educational services help organisations, universities, and communities build capacity in AI ethics, digital literacy, and responsible innovation. We design and deliver tailored training programmes, workshops, and certificate courses for professionals, researchers, and students.
Programmes Include
- ■Certificate Program in AI Ethics
- ■Research Fellowship in AI and Humanity
- ■Summer School on AI and Society
- ■Custom institutional training workshops
Public Engagement and Events
We facilitate public dialogue on AI through lectures, panel discussions, community forums, and digital events. Our public engagement work makes AI ethics research accessible to wider audiences, including youth, civil society, and policymakers, and creates spaces for cross-sectoral conversation.
Formats
- ■Public lectures
- ■Symposiums
- ■Community workshops
- ■Online webinars
Collaborative Research Partnerships
We partner with universities, think-tanks, international organisations, and civil society to co-produce research, share knowledge, and amplify impact. Joint research projects draw on our interdisciplinary expertise and global network to address complex challenges at the intersection of AI and society.
Partnership Types
- ■Academic co-authorship
- ■Joint funding bids
- ■Knowledge-sharing MoUs
- ■Institutional affiliations
Youth and Civic Technology Programmes
Through our youth-focused initiatives, including the Youth Advocacy Bridge and the AU EU Youth Action Lab, we build the capacity of young leaders to engage with AI governance, democratic accountability, and civic technology. These programmes bridge theory and practice, giving participants real tools and platforms for change.
Knowledge and Resource Development
We produce open-access knowledge products, such as toolkits, policy roadmaps, comparative analyses, and advocacy resources, that equip practitioners, communities, and institutions with the tools they need to act on AI ethics and digital governance.
Ready to collaborate?
If you are a government, university, international organisation, civil society group, or private sector actor looking to engage with ethical AI research and education, we welcome the conversation.