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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Adopt Program

Australian Government · Australia

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Adopt Program provides funding to establish up to five AI Adopt Centres that help eligible Australian SMEs adopt responsible AI-enabled services. Grants support centres that provide guidance, training, expertise and partnerships for SMEs in National Reconstruction Fund priority sectors.

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Funding

$3M – $5M

Duration

4 years

Location

Australia

Who Can Apply

Businesses in Australia Must be able to establish an AI Adopt Centre Centres must support Australian SMEs to adopt AI technologies Program focus includes SMEs in National Reconstruction Fund priority sectors and those engaged in international and interstate trade
Applicants must be businesses in Australia that can establish centres to help Australian small and medium sized enterprises adopt AI technologies in their business. The program is intended to establish up to five AI Adopt Centres to support SMEs that engage in international and interstate trade, with support aligned to National Reconstruction Fund priority sectors. Funding covers up to 50% of eligible project expenditure over four years.

What's Funded

Establishing and operating AI Adopt Centres that act as a front door for SMEs to explore responsible and safe AI adoption, including demonstration of real-world AI applications, specialist training, access to technical expertise, business support, research connections and partnerships.

Expected Outcomes

Increased SME capacity to responsibly, safely and effectively use AI technologies; improved awareness and workforce skills in responsible AI adoption; higher SME productivity and product development in National Reconstruction Fund priority sectors; and broader access to Australian AI capability nationwide.

Key Information

Applicant Types

companyother

Stage

established

Funding Purposes

innovationtrainingcommercialisationresearchother

Keywords

artificial intelligenceAISMEAI Adopt CentresNational Reconstruction Fundtechnology adoptionresponsible AItraining

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Adopt Program?

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Adopt Program is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia, providing $3M – $5M in funding. The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Adopt Program provides funding to establish up to five AI Adopt Centres that help eligible Australian SMEs adopt responsible AI-enabled services. Grants support centres that provide guidance, training, expertise and partnerships for SMEs in National Reconstruction Fund priority sectors.

How much funding does the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Adopt Program provide?

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Adopt Program provides $3M – $5M in funding. The typical project duration is 4 years.

Who is eligible for the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Adopt Program?

Businesses in Australia Must be able to establish an AI Adopt Centre Centres must support Australian SMEs to adopt AI technologies Program focus includes SMEs in National Reconstruction Fund priority sectors and those engaged in international and interstate trade

What activities are funded?

Establishing and operating AI Adopt Centres that act as a front door for SMEs to explore responsible and safe AI adoption, including demonstration of real-world AI applications, specialist training, access to technical expertise, business support, research connections and partnerships.

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