AI skills pilot
Subsidy reference no: SC11471 - a subsidy of eligible training costs to enhance the AI skills of employees.
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1. Region
Wales
2. Title of subsidy scheme
AI Skills Pilot
3. Legal basis
Government of Wales Act 2006, Section 60 (1).
4. Specific policy objectives of the scheme
Our mission is, through the administering of a flexible training grant, to empower Wales-based employers to upskill their workforces in artificial intelligence-related skills areas, driving enhanced productivity, efficiency, and profitability while delivering lasting economic benefit to the nation, as well as providing greater degrees of support and cooperation between Welsh Government and the AI sector.
5. Purpose of the scheme
The AI Skills Pilot Subsidy Scheme will, through the subsidy of eligible training costs, help Wales-based employers to address the AI skills challenges they face in their businesses by enhancing the skills capabilities of employees in the rapidly growing sector, which will also enable those individuals to further develop their careers.
6. Public authority(ies) authorised to implement the scheme
Welsh Government
7. Category(ies) of eligible enterprise
The subsidy may be applied for by private and third-sector training companies operating in the AI sector and in any part of Wales, that wish to help employers upskill their workers regarding artificial intelligence best practices, ethics, and uses.
8. Sector(s) to be supported
- Manufacturing
- Information and communication
- Professional, scientific and technical activities
- Administrative and support service activities
- Education
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
9. Duration of the scheme
25 February 2026 to 25 February 2028.
10. Budget for aid under the scheme
£2,000,000
11. Form of support
Direct grant.
12. Eligibility terms and conditions
Eligible costs include the training provided by the applicant training provider and any associated exams. It is subject to a full application and appraisal, including due diligence checks which ensure the applicant company and proposed training meets the eligibility requirements of the scheme. A Welsh Government grant award letter is issued to successful applicants which sets out the full terms and conditions of the award.
13. Basis for calculating subsidies
Awards may be made up to a maximum of £50,000 per employer in any financial year. The subsidy comes in the form of a direct grant to the applicant and is paid at a flat rate of 75% of eligible training costs, regardless of size of the business.
14. Maximum subsidy allowable under the scheme
£50,000
15. Contact information
For more information about applying for support under this scheme, please contact the Flexible Skills team at: dfesrm@gov.wales
For more information about this scheme’s compliance with the Subsidy Control Act 2022, please contact:
Subsidy Control Unit
Welsh Government
Cathays Park
Cardiff
CF10 3NQ
UK
+ 44 (0)3000 604 400
Email: subsidycontrolunit@gov.wales
Rydym yn croesawu galwadau a gohebiaeth yn Gymraeg / We welcome calls and correspondence in Welsh.
