AI Adopt · Eligibility
Who is eligible
for AI Adopt?
SMEC AI's government-funded Adopt support is for Australian SMEs, typically with fewer than 200 staff and annual revenue below $50 million. Priority sectors are agriculture, clean energy, medical and med-tech, and enabling technologies. Other sectors are also considered. Call 1800 517 403 or email info@smecai.au if you are not sure.
Size and location
Adopt support is for Australian SMEs. Typical size is fewer than 200 staff and annual revenue below $50 million. If your numbers sit near those lines, ask. Do not assume a yes or a no from this page alone.
Sectors
Priority sectors are agriculture, clean energy, medical and med-tech, and enabling technologies. Other sectors are also considered.
If you are not sure
Call the Information Line or book a 45-minute consult and ask. SMEC AI will not invent a guarantee that you are in or out based on a web form.
Questions
What if we have more than 200 staff?
The usual figure is fewer than 200 staff. If you are above that, ask on the Information Line or a consult. This page does not invent a hard cutoff beyond what SMEC already states.
What if we are not in a priority sector?
Other sectors are also considered. Priority sectors are agriculture, clean energy, medical and med-tech, and enabling technologies.
Is Adopt support only for Australian businesses?
Yes. SMEC AI's Adopt support is for Australian SMEs.