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AI Upskilling fund: (closed to applications)

The AI Upskilling fund pilot scheme will support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by match-funding AI skills training for their employees.

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From:
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Published:
12 March 2024
Last updated:
22 August 2024
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  1. AI Upskilling fund closed to applications.

  2. Added details of a drop-in webinar on Wednesday 14 August 2024.

  3. Added a step-by-step walkthrough video of the application process.

  4. Application window extended until 18 August 2024. Guidance document and expected timeframes updated.

  5. Flexible AI Upskilling Fund pilot now open for applications: guidance and new privacy notice published.

  6. Information added for training providers to register their interest to get updates on the pilot. Expression of Interest for training providers privacy notice published.

  7. First published.

Documents

AI Upskilling fund: application guide (closed to applications)

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AI Upskilling fund: privacy notice

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AI Upskilling fund: grant funding agreement (draft)

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AI Upskilling fund: webinar privacy notice 

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AI Upskilling fund: privacy notice for businesses that registered interest (closed)

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AI Upskilling fund: privacy notice for training providers that registered interest (closed)

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Details

Application window closed to applications on 18 August 2024.

We recently announced a £7.4 million pilot scheme to subsidise the cost of AI skills training for SMEs in the Professional Business Services sector.  Of this, £6.4 million of grant funding is available.

Eligible businesses can apply for up to 50% of the cost of AI skills training. This training should support employees to develop their technical skills and/or understanding of AI, helping them develop, deploy, or use AI in their role.

This guidance includes information about the AI Upskilling fund pilot scheme and the application process.

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