This Scottish Government partnership programme will help your business access help and support to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.

The support is intended to help your business or social enterprise understand whether you should adopt AI technologies for your business activities as well as understanding the benefits of using AI technologies.

Support available includes:

• access to AI related courses to build awareness and leadership capacity through AI adoption
• grant support for AI projects
• networking opportunities through rural AI roadshows across Scotland connecting rural businesses with the benefits of AI
• specialist consultancy advice and support helping you identify and implement AI project opportunities

Programme support is delivered by Scottish Enterprise, The Data Lab, Highlands and Islands Enterprise and South of Scotland Enterprise depending on which support is best suited to your business or social enterprise

The programme is funded until 31 March 2026.

Yes, if you are a small to medium-sized business or social enterprise based in Scotland, that is interested in adopting AI technologies.

It is free to apply for the support.

Grant funding may require match funding.

Small and medium-sized businesses and social enterprises based in Scotland.

The funding is available until 31 March 2026.

Your project must be completed in full by 31 March 2026, and all costs paid for by that date.

Your specialist adviser will explain the process in more detail once your eligibility has been confirmed.

Businesses can apply to be a part of the programme at any time.

All projects must be completed in full by 31 March 2026, and all costs paid for by that date.

Submit an enquiry and an advisor will be in touch to discuss your needs.