Free AI support for Australian SMEs.
SMEC AI is a government-funded program that helps Australian businesses with 1–199 employees find the right AI tools, understand what they can actually do, and get them working inside your business.
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AI shouldn’t sit on the side.
Most SMEs bolt AI on the side. We wire it straight into your existing workflow.
We hand you a clear path forward.
Googling “best AI tools” at midnight.
- Drowning in product demos and sales pitches with no way to filter them
- No clear way to tell what works for your size and industry
- Hours lost on tools that don't stick or get used after week one
- Watching competitors move while you're still trying to decide
Running the right tools with a plan that works.
- A shortlist of tools vetted specifically for your business and sector
- Free 1-on-1 sessions with an advisor who knows your industry
- A step-by-step plan from first tool all the way to full rollout
- Measurable results within your first quarter of adoption
Find out if your business is eligible for free AI advisory support through the Australian Government's AI Adopt program.
Check Your AI ReadinessTwo ways to get started, both completely free.
Every service SMEC AI offers is funded by the Australian Government through the AI Adopt program. Eligible Australian SMEs pay nothing. The program covers everything.
1-on-1 consultations that give you a clear direction.
If you are not sure where to start with AI, this is the right first step. You will work one-on-one with an advisor who understands your sector. They will assess your current situation, identify the tools most suited to your business, and put together a practical roadmap you can follow regardless of your technical background.
- A personalised AI readiness assessment
- A shortlist of tools matched to your industry and budget
- An implementation roadmap with clear next steps
- Follow-up support as you get started
An 8-week accelerator for founders building with AI.
AI Studio is for early-stage founders who are ready to build. Over eight weeks, you will work with AI engineers and advisors to ship a working product, develop your go-to-market approach, and connect with operators across Australia. By the end of the program, you will have a product in the market and a clearer picture of how to grow it.
- Eight weeks of mentorship from AI engineers and industry advisors
- Hands-on support through build, testing, and iteration
- Go-to-market and early-stage fundraising guidance
- Access to the SMEC AI founder community and alumni network
What Australian businesses have done with SMEC AI support.
These are real Australian businesses, each with a specific challenge. Here is what changed when they worked with SMEC AI.
The team behind SMEC AI.
SMEC AI is run by practitioners: advisors, engineers, and educators who have worked in AI and understand what it takes to implement technology inside a small or medium-sized business.
Four steps. Real outcomes.
No lengthy process. No jargon. Just a clear path from where you are to where AI starts working for you.
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