Canton Bern · Switzerland
AI agency for SMEs in Bern: free audit + training
You run an SME among the 28 000+ businesses in the Bern region? IAPME Suisse helps local SMEs with concrete AI adoption: free audit, team training, ChatGPT/Copilot/Claude integration. Active in the Universität Bern ecosystem. nFADP + AI Act compliant, measurable ROI in 4-12 weeks.
Business districts served
- · Altstadt
- · Länggasse
- · Bümpliz
- · Wankdorf
- · Liebefeld
Sectors with high AI ROI
- · Bundesverwaltung & öffentliche Hand
- · Präzisionsindustrie Biel/Bienne
- · Energie & Versorgung (BKW, Swissgrid)
- · Kommunikation (Swisscom HQ)
- · Tourismus Berner Oberland
Local innovation ecosystem
Universität Bern · BFH · sitem-insel · Switzerland Innovation Park Biel/Bienne · Bern Welcome
Population: 135 000+ · PME: 28 000+
Concrete AI use cases
24/7 AI customer service chatbot
Deployment on website + WhatsApp Business with company knowledge base. Typical ROI: -40% level-1 tickets in 8 weeks.
Quote & follow-up automation
ChatGPT + Make/Zapier to generate quotes, track payments, multi-channel follow-ups. Win: 6-12 h/week per salesperson.
Virtual admin assistant
Microsoft 365 Copilot + custom agents for reports, minutes, document search. nFADP compliant.
AI for B2B lead generation
Automated prospecting Apollo + ChatGPT + LinkedIn Sales Navigator. At-scale personalisation, nFADP audit included.
Our services for local SMEs
Free AI audit 30-60 min
Process mapping, 5 quick wins, AI maturity score, 90-day roadmap. PDF report in 48h.
Custom AI training
FR/DE/IT, team or executive sessions. Compliant with Art. 4 AI Act. Cantonal subsidies available.
AI tool integration
ChatGPT Team, Microsoft Copilot, Claude Pro, Make/Zapier, n8n self-hosted. Swiss or EU hosting.
Strategic consulting
Express audit, 90-day support, nFADP + AI Act compliance, data governance.
Why IAPME Suisse
- Specialised in SMEs 5-50 employees
- Multilingual FR · DE · IT · EN
- Physical presence French, German & Italian Switzerland
- nFADP + AI Act baked into every mission
- Free no-commitment audit, PDF report within 48h
- Transparent CHF rates, 24h quote
Frequently asked questions
What AI services do you offer SMEs in Bern?
IAPME Suisse offers in Bern: free AI audit, team training (ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude), tool integration, strategic consulting. nFADP + AI Act included. On-site or remote.
How much does an AI project cost for an SME in Bern?
Initial audit is free (30-60 min + 48h report). Engagements start with a 4-8 week quick-win, custom quote within 24h. Cantonal subsidies and InnoSuisse available.
Do you work with the Bern innovation ecosystem?
Yes. We collaborate with local actors: Universität Bern · BFH · sitem-insel · Switzerland Innovation Park Biel/Bienne · Bern Welcome. Connections with academic experts and clusters available.
What cantonal funding for an AI project in Bern (canton Bern)?
Canton-specific subsidies for Bern, plus InnoSuisse (up to 75,000 CHF), innovation cheque (15,000 CHF) and continuing-education tax deductions.
Let's start your AI project in Bern
Book 30 free minutes to map your processes and identify your AI quick wins.