Artificial Intelligence (AI) Adopt Program grant recipients

BOAB AI PTY LTD

SMEC AI

SMEC AI accelerates SME AI adoption in the chosen NRF priority industries of enabling capabilities, medical science, agriculture and renewables and low emissions tech via two key activity categories:

1. The SME AI Adoption Centre helps SMEs adopt existing AI solutions with a target of 500+ one-on-one consultations or short courses delivered in partnership with Cremorne Digital Hub, alongside an online self-service digital platform.
2. The SME AI Studio creates and supports new AI products in collaboration with SMEs to solve industry problems targeting 300 SME/innovator teams created, 1500+ engaged SMEs, 50 to 150 new jobs created and a minimum of $10m of new SME aggregated company value.

$3,983,254

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

Digital Transformation Australia – AI Adopt Centre

The Digital Transformation Australia Artificial (AI) Intelligence Adopt Centre offers Australia’s manufacturing SMEs a tangible pathway to becoming global innovation leaders that adopt and deliver AI and robotics responsibly. The Centre follows a company’s journey from awareness, to engagement, training, and implementation; it is a ‘front door’ for SMEs into the adoption and use of AI. With 39 partners – including local AI and robotics companies and some of the world’s largest technology companies – leading the training, the Centre has the wherewithal to transform Australia’s manufacturing industries, strengthen the nation’s sovereign manufacturing capability, and stimulate the growth of Australia’s technology sector.

$5,000,000

ELEVENM CONSULTING PTY LTD

Bringing responsible AI to life: A practical guide for SMEs

SMEs know that AI can enable their growth and prosperity, and that of the broader Australian economy. Yet many SMEs are reluctant to adopt AI because of the confusing mix of laws, technical standards, ethics statements and AI products.

elevenM, backed by leaders including UTS, Microsoft, KPMG & Atlassian will give SMEs the practical tools and support to adopt AI responsibly and well. The project will develop an AI assurance software tool to guide SMEs through the AI lifecycle from ideation, design, development, testing, implementation, oversight and continuous improvement. We will also provide training and support to set up SMEs for successful AI adoption.

$3,139,226

REDGRID INTERNET OF ENERGY ENTERPRISES PTY LTD

Regions: AI Innovation Centre (Agri, Forestry, Fisheries & New Energy)

Regional Australia, the nation's supply backbone, requires tailored strategies for AI adoption. The age gap between Australian farmers (51) and the national workforce (40) calls for a nuanced approach, especially in Agriculture, Fisheries, & New Energy.

The Regions: AI Innovation Centre strategically based in Gippsland, Victoria, meets this need. Our team, rooted in regional nuances, and partnered with networks reaching 100k+ SMEs, will revolutionise AI adoption, boosting productivity, creating jobs, and spurring innovation.

With tech focus that understands regional values of community, local impact, culture and the unique practicalities of regional businesses, our project will empower regional SMEs to confidently embrace and adopt AI.

$4,200,377