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Market Timing

The perfect storm for sovereign AI

Regulatory pressure, geopolitical uncertainty, and enterprise AI maturity are converging to create an unprecedented opportunity for European-built sovereign AI solutions.

€2.5B

EU AI Act non-compliance fines (up to)

2025

First EU AI Act provisions take effect

67%

of enterprises cite data privacy as top AI concern

4x

growth in sovereign AI demand since 2023

Market Forces

Four forces driving urgent demand

These aren't future trends—they're happening now. Organizations that act quickly will gain lasting competitive advantages.

EU AI Act Deadlines

The EU AI Act is now law. Organizations must demonstrate compliance with AI transparency, data governance, and risk management requirements. Non-compliance carries significant penalties.

Data Sovereignty Regulations

GDPR enforcement is intensifying. New data localization requirements are emerging across Europe. Enterprises need AI solutions that guarantee data stays within jurisdictional boundaries.

Geopolitical Uncertainty

Reliance on US-based AI providers creates risk. Policy changes, trade tensions, and regulatory shifts can disrupt access to critical AI infrastructure overnight.

Untapped Enterprise Data

Companies are sitting on massive amounts of proprietary data they cannot safely use with cloud AI. This competitive advantage remains locked away.

Regulatory Update

EU AI Act: Compliance is not optional

The EU AI Act is the world's first comprehensive AI regulation. It requires organizations to:

  • Maintain detailed documentation of AI systems

  • Implement human oversight mechanisms

  • Ensure data governance and quality standards

  • Conduct risk assessments for high-risk AI applications

  • Provide transparency to users about AI-generated content

EU AI Act Compliance Guide

Key Deadlines

August 2024

EU AI Act enters into force

February 2025

Prohibited AI practices banned

August 2025

GPAI model obligations apply

August 2026

Full enforcement for high-risk AI

Geopolitical Risk

The hidden risks of US-based AI providers

Relying on American AI providers exposes European enterprises to risks they may not have considered.

CLOUD Act exposure

US law requires American companies to provide data to US authorities—even if stored in Europe.

Policy unpredictability

Trade policies, export controls, and sanctions can change access overnight.

Data residency concerns

Data may be processed on US servers regardless of storage location.

Vendor lock-in

Proprietary APIs and models create dependencies that are difficult to escape.

Competitive Advantage

A narrow window of opportunity

AI maturity has reached a tipping point. Regulatory clarity is emerging. Organizations that establish sovereign AI capabilities now will build lasting competitive advantages.

First-Mover in Sovereign AI

While competitors scramble to adapt, Coretex Axiom was built from day one for data sovereignty and on-premise deployment.

Proven Enterprise Security Expertise

Built by the Search Guard and Eliatra teams—a decade of experience securing enterprise data at scale.

Production-Ready Technology

Not a prototype. Coretex Axiom is built on battle-tested open-source components used by enterprises worldwide.

European-Built, European-Hosted

Designed and hosted in the EU, fully compliant with European data protection standards.

For Investors

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Investment Opportunity

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