This is where the gap becomes real. Formal education is essential, but the AI tool landscape changes in months, not semesters. A 2026 NHO-backed report notes that available AI tools and their capabilities have increased significantly in just two years, and they are being integrated into more products and processes. Globally, employers expect 39% of workers’ core skills to change by 2030, which reinforces the need for faster learning loops.

HOW THE ARCH FELLOWSHIP CLOSES THE GAP

The ARCH Fellowship is built to shorten the distance between theory and real-world delivery. It is a selective accelerator for future forward-deployed AI engineers, centered on intensive learning, collaboration, and hands-on work on applied AI. Fellows work directly on real customer problems. They experiment, deploy, and showcase measurable impact.

This approach matters because the market is already signaling what works. Abelia points to a persistent ICT competence shortage, including 4,700 roles that could have been filled in 2023 but were not, and emphasizes upskilling and non-formal learning as a key response. The fellowship operationalizes that. Fellows are embedded in Antire’s Value Center, with access to mentorship, peer sparring, and the foundation tech stack needed to build solutions that run in production.

ARCH HUB AS A DEFINING MOMENT FOR ARCH FELLOWS

ARCH HUB is the public graduation moment. Fellows take the stage to present their fellowship outcomes alongside leading voices from hyperscalers, bold customer stories, and the Nordic AI community. The event is hosted by the ARCH Fellowship cohort, and it is designed as the culminating platform where their work is tested, shared, and connected to the ecosystem.