The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) have announced a £7.4 million pilot scheme, the Flexible AI Upskilling Fund, to subsidise the cost of AI skills training for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Professional Business Services sector.
£6.4 million of grant funding is available 2024-2025. Funding will be allocated through a competitive application exercise to be run in May 2024.
Through this pilot programme, eligible businesses can apply for funding for up to 50% of the cost AI skills training. This refers to training which supports employees to develop their technical skills and/or understanding of AI to be able to develop, deploy, or use AI in their role.
The closing date to submit an Expression of Interest is 23 April 2024.
For further information please select the following link: Flexible AI Upskilling Fund pilot: Expression of Interest - GOV-UK Find a grant (find-government-grants.service.gov.uk)
Get ready to learn about the Flexible AI Upskilling Fund pilot at a free Pre-Launch Info Q&A on 16 April 2024, book your place here: Flexible AI Upskilling Fund pilot - Pre-Launch Information Q&A Tickets, Tue, Apr 16, 2024 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite
Eligible businesses will be able to apply for funding when applications open on 1 May 2024.