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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Adopt Program

Australian Government · Australia

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Adopt Program provided funding to establish up to five AI Adopt Centres in Australia. These centres were intended to help eligible small and medium sized enterprises in National Reconstruction Fund priority sectors adopt responsible AI-enabled services and enhance their businesses.

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Funding

$3M – $5M

Duration

4 years

Location

Australia

Who Can Apply

• Applicants were businesses in Australia. • Applicants needed to be able to establish centres to help Australian SMEs adopt AI technologies. • The program focused on SMEs in National Reconstruction Fund priority sectors. • The program targeted SMEs that engage in international and interstate trade. • Detailed eligibility requirements were set out in the grant opportunity guidelines.

Applicants were businesses in Australia that could establish centres to help Australian SMEs adopt AI technologies in their business. The program was aimed at supporting small and medium sized enterprises that engage in international and interstate trade, with centres aligned to National Reconstruction Fund priority sectors. The page also states AI Adopt Centres are open to eligible SMEs in NRF priority sectors, but detailed applicant eligibility conditions are contained in the grant opportunity guidelines rather than fully reproduced on the page.

What's Funded

Establishing and operating AI Adopt Centres that provide SMEs with guidance, specialist training, demonstrations, technical expertise, partnerships and support to adopt responsible AI technologies.

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Expected Outcomes

Increased SME capability to safely and effectively use AI technologies, improved workforce skills and awareness of responsible AI adoption, and higher productivity and product development in National Reconstruction Fund priority sectors.

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Key Information

Applicant Types

companyother

Stage

established

Funding Purposes

innovationtrainingresearchcommercialisationother

Keywords

artificial intelligenceAISMEAI Adopt CentresNational Reconstruction Fundtechnology adoptionresponsible AItraining

Official Grant Page

Australian Government

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 provided funding to establish up to five AI Adopt Centres in Australia. These centres were intended to help eligible small and medium sized enterprises in National Reconstruction Fund priority sectors adopt responsible AI-enabled services and enhance their businesses.

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?

Applicants were businesses in Australia.
Applicants needed to be able to establish centres to help Australian SMEs adopt AI technologies.
The program focused on SMEs in National Reconstruction Fund priority sectors.
The program targeted SMEs that engage in international and interstate trade.
Detailed eligibility requirements were set out in the grant opportunity guidelines.

What activities are funded?

Establishing and operating AI Adopt Centres that provide SMEs with guidance, specialist training, demonstrations, technical expertise, partnerships and support to adopt responsible AI technologies.

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