This Scottish Government partnership programme provides support to help businesses start using artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.

You'll learn about the benefits of using AI technologies and get insight into whether your business or social enterprise would benefit from using AI technologies as part of your business activities.

The programme provides:

• access to AI-related courses to help you build awareness of AI technologies and leadership capacity for AI adoption
• grant support for AI projects
• networking opportunities through AI roadshows across Scotland that introduce rural businesses to the benefits of AI
• specialist consultancy advice and support that'll help you identify and implement AI project opportunities

The programme will run until 31 March 2026.

The support is delivered by Scottish Enterprise, The Data Lab, Highlands and Islands Enterprise and South of Scotland Enterprise. The organisation you work with will depend on which support is best suited to your business or social enterprise.

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

It is free to apply for the support.

If you receive a grant as part of your support, you may have to provide 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.

You can apply to 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.