- By Buckinghamshire Business First
- 4 September, 2025
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Artificial Intelligence is a tool that businesses can utilise if they know how to. We have outlined six ways businesses can learn more about AI or get funding for AI-related projects.
Training
AI Skills Hub
The AI Skills Hub is a new government-funded platform designed to support learning and development in AI. It offers access to curated training materials, sector-specific insights, and personalised learning pathways.
he platform allows users to create their own tailored training pathway based on their role, experience, and interests.
NatWest Accelerator & Google offering start-ups AI tools and training
Google Cloud is supporting entrepreneurs on NatWest’s Accelerator programme with access to AI tools, cloud technology, and expert training.
The NatWest Accelerator is open to any business and provides digital support and tools, alongside tailored coaching, masterclasses and events. Learn all about the NatWest Accelerator here.
There is also the NatWest Accelerator Pitch competition which offers a share of £100,000 to three winning entrepreneurs.
Workshops
Member workshop on AI and Google Ads - the impact of AI
This free online member-to-member workshop by Pleon Agency will include key insights and practical guidance on how your business can continue to thrive in an AI-powered world.
You’ll learn about the impact that AI search has already had on SEO and Google Ads, and who ChatGPT favours in its results.
Workshop series on AI for small businesses
ComputerXplorers Buckinghamshire are running a three-part 'AI for Small Business' workshop series to help businesses save time, reduce costs, and increase revenue.
Funding
Innovate UK funding for proof of concept AI technologies
Businesses can apply for a share of up to £1.6 million from Innovate UK for the development of Proof of Concept demonstrators of AI technologies with state of the art performance. This is to support the UK’s AI sovereignty objectives. The deadline for applications is midday on Wednesday 10th September 2025.
UKRI support for early-stage development of AI products
Open to researchers at UK-registered micro, small and medium businesses, this funding opportunity supports early-stage development of artificial intelligence (AI) products prior to market launch.
Eligible research and development activities include feasibility studies, industrial research, and experimental development.
