Oslo Science City met with Næringsminister Vestre on Wednesday 8 June. Among the short presentation given to the Minister, illustrating the link between research and innovation, BigInsight director Frigessi presented our centre. As the first “AI” centre in Norway, we work with private and public partners by developing methods and models which give value for the partner. Frigessi mentioned our work with Hydro, with DNV, with DNB, and with FHI on COVID-19. Vestre was interested and mentioned that he wants to learn more about BigInsight as an important example of research based innovation.