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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The Problem
10,000AItoolsonthemarket.Youneedthree.We'llfindthem.
Before us. After us.
Running the right tools with a plan that works.
Googling “best AI tools” at midnight.
Two ways we help. Zero invoices.
Every service on this page is free for eligible Australian SMEs. No trials, no upsells — funded by the Australian Government through the AI Adopt program.
Consultations with practical recommendations
1-on-1 consultations that cut through the hype. Walk away with a clear shortlist of tools, a realistic roadmap, and next steps you can act on this week.
- Personalised readiness assessment
- Recommendations matched to your budget
- Implementation roadmap you can follow
- Follow-up support included
An 8-week accelerator for founders
An intensive 8-week accelerator for founders and early-stage startups building with AI. Ship a working product, sharpen your go-to-market, and plug into a network of operators.
- 8 weeks of hands-on mentorship
- Work directly with AI engineers
- Go-to-market and fundraising support
- Founder community and alumni network
Real SMEs. Real results.
Australian operators who skipped the demo loop and started shipping. Here's what changed in their business — in their own words.
Don't replace. Integrate.
You don't need to rip out what already works. We help you plug AI into the tools your team already uses.
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