Seal of Quality for Trustworthy AI

Have your AI component assessed by Know Center and make trustworthiness, quality and fairness visible.
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URL with Seal of Quality ID & certificate upon successful assessment
Validity: 24 months

What is the “Trustworthy AI – by Know Center” Seal of Quality?

Know Center is a leading European innovation and competence center for Trustworthy AI and Data Science. The “Trustworthy AI – by Know Center” Seal of Quality provides a visible mark of exceptional quality.

The Seal of Quality is awarded following a defined assessment process in accordance with the Assessment Guideline. Upon successful assessment, companies and organizations receive written confirmation, a URL with a Seal of Quality ID, a certificate and the Seal of Quality for further use.

Why a Trustworthy AI Seal of Quality?

The Seal of Quality helps companies and organizations build trust, make quality visible and emphasize fairness for customers, partners and stakeholders.
Visible Quality

Communicate trustworthiness not merely as a claim, but as clear evidence of quality.

Fairness for Stakeholders

Create transparency for customers, partners, funding bodies and internal decision-makers.

External Assessment

The structured assessment process conducted by Know Center provides additional credibility.

Strong Market Signal

Position your organization with a clear commitment to quality in the AI context.

Application and Assessment Process at a Glance

The path to the Seal of Quality consists of several clearly defined steps.

Initial Information

Learn about the Seal of Quality and, if required, download the Initial Information document.

Application

Submit your application to Know Center. By submitting the application, you agree to undergo the assessment process.

Assessment

The assessment is conducted on the basis of the applicable Assessment Guideline.

Award of the Seal of Quality

Upon successful assessment, you receive a URL with a Seal of Quality ID, a certificate and the Seal of Quality for further use. The Seal of Quality is valid for 24 months.

What can the Seal of Quality be applied for?

The Seal of Quality can be applied for various AI-related solutions, in particular:

  • AI tools
  • AI services
  • AI systems
  • AI models

The application requests, among other information, company details, a contact person and a description of the AI component to be assessed.

Potential Application Areas
IndustryHealthcareFinancial sectorPublic administrationDefenseMobilityEnergyOther industries

Further Information

You can find all important information about the Seal of Quality on our website. If you have any further questions, please contact our team.
Initial Information

Concise overview of the application, assessment and award process.

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Assessment Guidelines

Overview of all provisions and requirements for awarding the Seal of Quality.

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Application Form

Submit the official application form for the Seal of Quality.

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Contact for inquiries

Our team is happy to assist you with any further questions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for the Seal of Quality?
Companies and organizations that wish to have an AI tool, AI service, AI system or AI model assessed.

How long is the Seal of Quality valid?
The right to use the Seal of Quality is granted for 24 months. An extension can be requested.

What documents are required?
At minimum, the application form including the designation of the AI component is required.

Does submitting an application automatically result in the Seal of Quality being awarded?
No. There is no legal entitlement to acceptance of the application or to the award of the Seal of Quality.

Where can I find more information?
You can find all important information about the Seal of Quality on our website. If you have any further questions, please contact our team.