AI Labs: Your path to AI adoption

The AI Labs program is designed for businesses from the transportation, agriculture, creative, and construction sectors that are either in the early stages of AI adoption or looking to enhance their existing AI strategies.

It is especially relevant for businesses that:

• Are working on early-stage AI integration.
• Have late-stage R&D projects that align with innovation loans criteria.
• Are looking to strategically scale AI initiatives and require support for next-stage growth, including investment pitches and funding applications.

• Develop a comprehensive AI strategy
  The core purpose of AI Labs is to help your organisation create a robust and actionable blueprint for adoption of AI initiatives aligned with your business goals.
• Stay informed
  Get the latest insights and best practices in AI technology to help you stay ahead of industry trends and foster a more AI-centric future for your organisation.
• Skill enhancement
  Develop crucial skills and knowledge in areas such as AI team assembly, technology evaluation, and strategic data use.
• Networking opportunities
  Expand your network, exchange ideas, and explore new partnerships that could propel your AI initiatives forward.
• Collaboration and funding opportunities
  Collaborate with academic institutions through KTP and guidance on securing innovation ioans or preparing for investment pitches.

Interested in joining our webinar programme? To participate, you must commit to attending all five weekly webinars, including partner sessions, and regularly submit updates to the portal as required. To express your interest, click the Expression of Interest link and complete the questionnaire. If successful, you will be automatically invited to the first webinar and gain access to the Team hub.

The expressions of interest will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The outcome of your application will be sent to you via email within maximum five working days from your application.

• You must be able to commit to attending all five of the virtual sessions.
• While the course is ongoing, we ask that you participate in the online community hub to help us explore topics together.
• We expect this course to be popular and advise registering your interest early.

10:00-12:00 – Zoom
Learn how to embed AI into your business model. This session will help participants identify how AI can align with their organisational goals, creating a roadmap for AI integration within their existing or planned business operations. Participants will also be introduced to the right standards to follow, best practices in AI adoption, and the development of a risk management strategy, ensuring that their AI journey is both innovative and secure while minimising potential risks

10:00-12:00 – Zoom
Explore the importance of data in AI success. This week focuses on assessing data quality, availability, and best practices for using data to drive AI initiatives.

10:00-12:00 – Zoom
Understand the essential roles and skills needed to build a successful AI team. Learn how to assemble the right talent to ensure effective implementation and long-term growth.

10:00-12:00 – Zoom
Get insights into selecting the right AI technologies for your business. Case studies and industry expertise will help you choose AI solutions tailored to your specific industry needs.

09:00-17:00 – Zoom
Explore funding and collaboration opportunities. You will be guided on how to prepare a strong investment pitch and receive support in pursuing one of the three final outcomes: Private Investor Introduction, Knowledge Transfer Advisor (KTA) support for KTP application, or support for Innovation Loans application.

Please note: The Week 5 Upscaling Strategy session will be conducted through the AI Portal on Teams this will be active throughout week commencing 9 June 2025. Access to the AI Teams Portal will be granted upon successful completion of your EOI application. Please ensure you have access in advance to participate smoothly.