Innovation Week: New National AI Adoption Programme Launched
We will be delivering a new programme helping South of Scotland companies seize the benefits of artificial intelligence (AI).
Supported by nearly £1million of Scottish Government funding, it will offer small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) a range of support – including tailored consultancy services and grants – to introduce or expand the use of AI in order to develop new products and services, grow market share and attract new investment.
The programme will be delivered by:
- Enterprise agencies – South of Scotland Enterprise, Scottish Enterprise and Highlands and Islands Enterprise
- The Data Lab, Scotland's innovation centre for data and artificial intelligence
- Scottish AI Alliance.
AI Scotland
The National AI Adoption Programme for SME's leads the way as the first step to delivering AI Scotland, a transformation programme designed to support the adoption of AI.
Businesses can find out more about support available via our dedicated webpage or the Find Business Support website.
Business Minister Richard Lochhead said:
“Artificial intelligence is a hugely powerful, rapidly-evolving tool that can support and drive our economy.
"It can enable businesses to work smarter, to innovate and empower and support its workforces.
“This national programme will help ensure SMEs across the country have the right support and guidance in place to explore and develop how the adoption of AI could support expansion, competitiveness and open new markets.
"I would urge all businesses to find out more about the support and guidance now available to them.
“The programme also marks an important first step in establishing AI Scotland, a true partnership bringing together expertise from across the public and private sectors to help ensure our economy is well placed to harness AI as a tool for economic growth and a force for good across society.”