We're honored to be featured by Forskningsrådet (The Research Council of Norway) in an article highlighting how we've developed the world's first training system for conversations and interviews with children — a groundbreaking tool that strengthens children's right to participation in practice.
Our Mission
At Innsikt.AI, we're passionate about ensuring that all children's voices are heard. This commitment drives everything we do, from technology development to research collaboration to practical implementation.
World's First Training System
Our platform represents a significant innovation in professional development for child welfare and criminal justice:
- **AI-Powered Avatars**: Realistic child avatars that enable safe, repeated practice
- **Evidence-Based Methodology**: Training grounded in decades of research on effective interviewing
- **Personalized Feedback**: Immediate, specific feedback based on best-practice criteria
- **Scalable Solution**: Digital platform accessible to professionals worldwide
Strengthening Children's Right to Participation
The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child guarantees children the right to be heard in matters affecting them. Our platform helps make this right a reality by:
- Ensuring professionals have skills to effectively communicate with children
- Providing safe environments for children to share their experiences
- Increasing likelihood that children's information is accurately understood
- Supporting better decision-making based on complete, accurate information
The ILMA Project Foundation
Innsikt.AI originated from the ILMA project (Interactive Learning with Multi-modal Avatars), a groundbreaking research initiative that developed the foundational technology for our platform.
Project Leadership
**Professor Gunn Astrid Baugerud** led the ILMA project, bringing together expertise in:
- Child development psychology
- Investigative interviewing research
- Trauma-informed practice
- Professional training methodologies
Institutional Collaboration
**OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University**
- Academic home for the research
- Child welfare and psychology expertise
- Educational methodology knowledge
- Access to professional training networks
**Simula Metropolitan Center for Digital Engineering (SimulaMet)**
- Advanced AI and machine learning capabilities
- Multi-modal avatar technology development
- Human-computer interaction expertise
- Software engineering excellence
Funding Support
The ILMA project was made possible through generous funding from:
**Norges forskningsråd (The Research Council of Norway)**
- Recognition of research significance
- Support for innovation in public sector
- Investment in child welfare improvement
- Commitment to research-practice translation
**STIFTELSEN WØYEN**
- Private foundation supporting social innovation
- Focus on vulnerable populations
- Commitment to evidence-based solutions
- Investment in technology for social good
From Research to Reality
The journey from research project to commercial platform demonstrates how academic research can create real-world impact:
Research Phase (ILMA Project)
- Develop AI avatar technology
- Validate training effectiveness
- Establish evidence base
- Create proof of concept
Translation Phase
- Spin-off company formation (Innsikt.AI)
- Platform commercialization
- User interface refinement
- Pilot implementations
Impact Phase (Ongoing)
- Deployment in municipalities and agencies
- Continuous improvement based on feedback
- Expanding evidence base through use
- Scaling to reach more professionals
Research Council Article Highlights
The Forskningsrådet article emphasizes several key aspects of our work:
Innovation in Child Protection
How technology can enhance rather than replace human skills in sensitive contexts like child welfare.
Research-Practice Partnership
The importance of collaboration between universities, research centers, and practitioners to create solutions that work in real-world settings.
Norwegian Leadership
Norway's role in developing innovative approaches to child protection and professional training.
Societal Impact
How research funding can lead to tangible improvements in public services and outcomes for vulnerable populations.
[Read the full Forskningsrådet article](https://www.forskningsradet.no/innsikt-ai)
Recognition and Validation
Being featured by the Research Council of Norway represents important recognition:
Research Excellence
Validation of the scientific rigor and innovation underlying our platform.
Societal Value
Acknowledgment of the platform's potential to improve outcomes for children.
Successful Translation
Example of how research funding can lead to practical applications with real-world impact.
Norwegian Innovation
Showcase of Norway's leadership in combining technology and social services.
Continued Partnership
While Innsikt.AI is now a commercial entity, we maintain strong ties with our academic roots:
Ongoing Research Collaboration
- Joint studies on training effectiveness
- PhD projects examining platform impact
- Continuous evidence generation
- Academic publications and knowledge sharing
Knowledge Exchange
- Bringing research insights into platform development
- Providing real-world data back to researchers
- Informing academic understanding of practice needs
- Bridging research-practice gap
Student Involvement
- Master's thesis opportunities
- Internship programs
- Exposure to applied research
- Career pathways in social technology
Looking Forward
This recognition from the Research Council motivates us to:
Expand Research Base
- Continue generating evidence of effectiveness
- Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals
- Share knowledge with international research community
- Contribute to field's understanding of technology in training
Scale Impact
- Reach more professionals across Norway and internationally
- Develop additional training scenarios and content
- Integrate emerging research findings
- Enhance platform capabilities
Strengthen Partnerships
- Collaborate with child welfare agencies and police
- Engage with policymakers on training standards
- Work with international organizations
- Build networks of practitioners and researchers
Gratitude
We're deeply grateful to:
- **Forskningsrådet** for recognizing and supporting our work
- **STIFTELSEN WØYEN** for their vision and investment
- **OsloMet and SimulaMet** for institutional support and expertise
- **Research team members** who developed the foundational technology
- **Pilot partners** who helped refine the platform
- **Children and families** whose experiences motivate our work
Together, we're working to ensure that every child's voice is heard.
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