The innovation team operating under the Government Office organized various trainings and projects. For example, muskatone and scarf workshops. Five people were involved in this.
The Public Sector Innovation Fund distributes European Union funds to various projects. Six people are involved in this.
State Secretary Keit Kasemets decided to merge the innovation team and the innovation fund. She said that the defense sector and strategic communication need more resources. Therefore, it was necessary to reduce activities.
According to Kasemets, it is important to focus on the core tasks of the Government Office. These are supporting the work of the government, crisis preparedness, security, and the economy.
In total, seven people will lose their jobs, which is about five percent of the Government Office employees. Among them are members of the innovation team, an AI advisor, and some support staff.
Kasemets said that activities related to AI will not end, but there is currently no need for a separate person for this. The reorganizations are not a major reform, but a more precise focus.