Technology Advice and Mentoring Grant
Our Digital and Technology Start-up Advice Grant offers up to £5,000 to help people in the Highlands and Islands access specialist advice and mentoring to start a new digital or tech business.
Digital and Technology Entrepreneurship (DaTE)
Delivered in partnership with BT, this programme offers support for start-ups and small organisations to develop new digital and technology products, processes and services.
Technology Development Grant
Our Technology Development Grant offers between £10,000 - £25,000 to help organisations undertake research, develop and test a new digital or technology-led product, process or service.
Technology Kickstart Grant
Our Technology Kickstart Grant is an early-stage research and development grant of up to £10,000 to help you develop a new digital or technology-led minimum viable product, process or service.
Artificial intelligence (AI) support
Specialist support is available to help you introduce or advance AI within your organisation.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Mentoring
Receive personalised AI support to explore opportunities and develop a clear path forward. Expert mentoring, tailored resources and practical next steps delivered online.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Adoption Programme
A practical programme to help ambitious organisations identify, plan and implement AI solutions. Includes expert-led workshops, one-to-one consultancy and access to AI tools, resources and networks.
The Data Lab AI support
The Data Lab are offering fully funded training and support for ambitious SMEs who want to move beyond awareness and take the strategic next step in their approach to AI, data and technology.
Support from our AI Scotland partners
Check out these upcoming AI webinars and support from our partners
Browse all support services
We support businesses, communities and social enterprises through a range of services, including advice, funding, events and property. Find out how we can help you.
AI Power User
Monday 28 Sept - If you’re already using ChatGPT, Claude or other AI tools but feel you’re only scratching the surface, this webinar will help you take the next step. Delivered by Business Gateway
An Introduction to AI for small businesses
Monday 5 Oct - This practical webinar will examine how AI can help make your marketing more efficient. Delivered by Business Gateway
AI Power User
Monday 12 Oct - If you’re already using ChatGPT, Claude or other AI tools but feel you’re only scratching the surface, this webinar will help you take the next step. Delivered by Business Gateway
AI risks, ethics & responsible use
Wednesday 14 Oct - This practical webinar explores AI privacy, security, copyright, accuracy, bias and other important considerations. Delivered by Business Gateway
AI, SEO & the future of search
Friday 23 Oct - This practical webinar explores how search is evolving beyond traditional SEO, what it means for your website and content. Delivered by Business Gateway
Further digital and technology support
Funding and specialist advice is available for organisations looking to advance the use of technology.
HIE Digital and Technology Adoption Capital Grant
Currently closed to new applications. Our Digital and Technology Adoption Capital Grant can provide organisations based in our region funding to support digital transformation ambitions.
HIE Digital Specialist Advice Grant
Our Digital Specialist Advice Grant offers organisations up to £5,000 towards the costs of obtaining digital specialist advice.
Support from our partners
Not found what you need? Have a look at how some of our partners can help you with digital development.
Techscaler
Techscaler is a free Scottish Government membership programme offering tailored support for everyone across Scotland with the ambition to build a startup, at every stage of the journey.
Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations - Digital
Wherever you are in your digital journey, SCVO have resources to help you.
CyberScotland
The CyberScotland Partnership is a collaborative leadership approach to focus efforts on improving cyber resilience across Scotland.
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The Data Lab Hands-on data and AI support
The Data Lab are offering manufacturing and production-based SMEs to explore how data and AI can make their business more efficient, resilient, and competitive.
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