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.
Digital and AI support and funding
Specialist support and funding is available to help you introduce or advance AI within your organisation.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Adoption Programme
Explore how artificial intelligence could help your organisation improve productivity, make better use of data and identify opportunities for growth.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Events
Upcoming AI events from HIE and partners
05/11/2026
AI Scotland Roadshow - Shetland
Explore practical ways to adopt AI responsibly, save time and unlock new opportunities for your organisation.
Location:
Shetland Museum and Archives, Lerwick
Time: 09:30am - 01:45pm
05/11/2026
Idea to impact - Shetland
Join this informal event to discover how to turn tech ideas into real business opportunities. Hear from local businesses and learn how to access support, funding and expert advice.
Location:
Shetland Museum and Archives, Lerwick
Time: 02:00pm - 04:00pm
10/11/2026
AI Scotland Roadshow - Oban
Explore practical ways to adopt AI responsibly, save time and unlock new opportunities for your organisation.
Location:
SAMS (Scottish Association for Marine Science), Dunbeg
Time: 09:30am - 01:45pm
10/11/2026
Idea to impact - Bute
Join this informal event to discover how to turn tech ideas into real business opportunities. Hear from local businesses and learn how to access support, funding and expert advice.
Location:
Bute Yard, Rothsay
Time: 12:00pm - 02:00pm
12/11/2026
Idea to impact - Mull
Join this informal event to discover how to turn tech ideas into real business opportunities. Hear from local businesses and learn how to access support, funding and expert advice.
Location:
An Tobar, Tobermory
Time: 12:00pm - 02:00pm
17/11/2026
AI Scotland Roadshow - Fort William
Explore practical ways to adopt AI responsibly, save time and unlock new opportunities for your organisation.
Location:
The Nevis Centre, Fort William
Time: 09:30am - 01:45pm
17/11/2026
Idea to impact - Fort William
Join this informal event to discover how to turn tech ideas into real business opportunities. Hear from local businesses and learn how to access support, funding and expert advice.
Location:
The Nevis Centre, Fort William
Time: 06:00pm - 08:00pm
02/12/2026
Idea to impact - Thurso
Join this informal event to discover how to turn tech ideas into real business opportunities. Hear from local businesses and learn how to access support, funding and expert advice.
Location:
The Park Hotel, Thurso
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
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
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.
Find Business Support
Explore the public sector national directory for digital business support.
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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