Nº 0016 Listed July 2026 Rolling
Flexible AI Upskilling Fund pilot
About this funding
The Flexible AI Upskilling Fund pilot is a £6.4 million grant programme administered by the Department for Business and Trade.
It supports UK-registered small and medium-sized enterprises in the Professional and Business Services sector to develop artificial intelligence capability and upskilling within their workforce.
Eligible applicants are SMEs with 1 to 249 employees, a minimum of 12 months operating history, and located in eligible regions including Greater Manchester. Applicants must be able to provide 50 per cent match-funding towards their project.
Applications close on 18 August 2024 at 23:59 GMT and must be submitted via the funding competition portal. Individual grant amounts are not specified in the programme guidance.
Who can apply
UK-registered SMEs with 1-249 employees; minimum 12 months operating history; Professional and Business Services sector; ability to provide 50% match-funding; located in eligible regions including North West (Greater Manchester)
How to apply
Submit application before 18 August 2024, 23:59 GMT via the funding competition portal
Common questions
- What is Flexible AI Upskilling Fund pilot?
- The Flexible AI Upskilling Fund pilot offers grants from a £6.4 million pool to Professional and Business Services SMEs in Greater Manchester to fund AI upskilling, subject to 50% match-funding and a 18 August 2024 deadline.
- How much funding is available?
- Flexible AI Upskilling Fund pilot offers £6.4 million total funding pool available; individual grant amounts not specified.
- Who can apply for Flexible AI Upskilling Fund pilot?
- UK-registered SMEs with 1-249 employees; minimum 12 months operating history; Professional and Business Services sector; ability to provide 50% match-funding; located in eligible regions including North West (Greater Manchester)
- What is the deadline?
- Flexible AI Upskilling Fund pilot accepts applications on a rolling basis — you can apply at any time.
- Who provides Flexible AI Upskilling Fund pilot?
- Flexible AI Upskilling Fund pilot is provided by Department for Business and Trade.
- How do I apply for Flexible AI Upskilling Fund pilot?
- Submit application before 18 August 2024, 23:59 GMT via the funding competition portal
Recorded from gov.uk · Entry Nº 0016 of the Manchester Business Services register.