Scotland's Artificial Intelligence strategy 2026-2031

Actions

Ten key actions will be completed before the end of March 2027 to make significant early progress in delivering the purpose and outcomes of this strategy.

1. Position AI Scotland as the national flagship programme driving strategy delivery and showcasing Scotland’s AI strengths on the global stage.

2. Appoint AI Industry Champions across priority sectors and regions, reporting to an independent Expert Advisory Board.

3. Launch a nationwide engagement programme, to listen to concerns and develop solutions that ensure public trust and confidence.

4. Implement a rigorous, trusted framework to ensure safe, ethical and efficient use of AI across health and social care services.

5. Roll out a revitalised national AI adoption programme to accelerate SME productivity and competitiveness, including a new AI Leadership Academy.

6. Establish a Future Jobs Panel to assess AI’s workforce impact and guide national skills planning.

7. Pilot an AI Scale ‑ up Accelerator connecting high ‑ growth companies with experienced entrepreneurs and investment networks.

8. Launch an innovation programme that applies commercial and research expertise in AI to the delivery of public services.

9. Work with partners to promote Scotland as a centre for green data centre(s) and maximise the economic potential of the Lanarkshire AI Growth Zone.

10. Launch a data matchmaking pilot enabling organisations to access trusted public ‑ sector datasets, to support data-driven innovation.