AI Adoption Programme

Businesses across Scotland can access support to help them explore, adopt and scale AI in a practical and responsible way.

Artificial intelligence is creating new opportunities for businesses of all sizes, from improving productivity and streamlining everyday tasks to enhancing customer experiences and supporting growth.

As part of Scotland's AI Adoption Programme, we're helping businesses develop the skills and confidence to use AI effectively, responsibly and in ways that deliver real value.

Whether you're completely new to AI, experimenting with tools such as ChatGPT and Copilot, or thinking about how AI could support your wider business strategy, you'll find support tailored to your stage of the journey.

On this page, you can explore our upcoming AI webinars, access practical guides and discover simple advice to help you make informed decisions about using AI in your business.

Get to grips with AI and AI-powered search

Our practical guides cover the essentials of AI adoption and the growing impact of AI on search. Whether you're taking your first steps with AI or looking to understand how changing search behaviours could affect your business, you'll find clear, straightforward guidance to help you move forward with confidence.

Artificial intelligence (AI) - The basics

Discover how AI, particularly Generative AI like ChatGPT, can revolutionise small business operations, from marketing strategies to content creation. Explore its basics, applications, ethical considerations, and practical tips for leveraging its potential.

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AI Search Optimisation

Driving traffic and enquiries from Google has got a lot harder for small businesses.Learn how to get mentions and citations for your small business from ChatGPT and Google’s AI Overviews.

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Watch our panel webinar

Scottish businesses are entering a decisive moment. As AI adoption accelerates and digital capabilities reshape every sector, from financial services and energy to tourism and manufacturing, the businesses that act now will define Scotland’s competitive edge in 2026 and beyond.

This webinar brought together industry, innovators, and policy voices to explore the real opportunities and risks ahead. We discussed the opportunities and risks set to transform the economic landscape, the skills Scottish workforces will need, and the practical steps businesses can take today to stay resilient, productive, and future-ready.

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Scottish businesses are quickly moving beyond the ‘what is AI?’ stage and asking a much more important question: ‘How can we use it properly?’ These new webinars are designed to help businesses move up the AI adoption curve, building the skills and confidence to turn experimentation into real business impact. It’s not about doing ‘more AI’. It’s about using AI better, more productively and more responsibly.

Gary Ennis, Business Gateway trainer, and Managing Director of Digital Skills training company NSDesign Ltd

Watch our video tutorial

In this 12 minute video tutorial, we introduce ChatGPT, one of the most widely used AI tools for small businesses. Learn the basics of generative AI, explore how tools like ChatGPT can streamline your business operations, and discover practical tips for creating engaging marketing content.

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