Digital and technology support from HIE

What is it?

AI Scotland, is a key action as part of Scotland’s Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2026-2031. It will help small and medium-sized businesses in Scotland harness AI to boost productivity, strengthen competitiveness, and build long-term skills and capability.

The programme is designed for businesses that are ready to move beyond early exploration and start using AI more actively. It will provide practical support to improve leadership, prepare organisations for change, and scale up successful AI use.

Leadership is at the heart of the programme. Through the AI Leadership Academy, business leaders will receive guidance to identify where AI can add value, understand the opportunities it offers, and adopt it in a responsible and effective way that supports their goals.

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As a partner in the Scottish Government’s Cyber Resilience Strategy, we are strengthening cyber resilience across the Highlands and Islands. Through the CyberScotland Partnership, a collaboration of public, private and third sector organisations, we will raise awareness, share practical advice, and signpost to expert support so organisations can stay secure online and respond to cyber threats.

For more information, visit the CyberScotland website.