Alabama Small Business Development Center Network

AI Clinics for Small Business Growth

America's SBDC AI-U Alabama

AI CLINICS

Leveraging AI for Small Business Growth

COMING SOON:

The Alabama SBDC has received funding from Google.org to participate in America’s SBDC “AI-U” – a national small business program dedicated to providing foundational AI training and 1:1 coaching to small businesses seeking to leverage AI’s potential. Through AI Clinics, America’s SBDC will create opportunities to train and offer AI and digital technology resources to over 100,000 clients. This program will benefit advisors, entrepreneurs & small business owners, and college students.

Why AI for SMBs?

The exciting rise of AI tools and digital technologies is revolutionizing business models and sparking new opportunities for growth and innovation. This transformation could give birth to fresh industries and companies while also providing established businesses with new avenues for expansion.

When?

Content and training curriculum development has already begun.  Initial training may start in 2024, but our target launch for larger training and student engagement is Spring 2025.  Want to stay informed? Sign up for our notifications here.

Learn more here: Google announces new funding and AI training for small businesses (blog.google)

Adoption & Usage:

1/4

Nearly a quarter of small businesses are already using AI, and they report high satisfaction and improved performance

71%

of small business owners plan to adopt the latest technology, including AI, chatbots, and cryptocurrencies

+12

Businesses that use AI saw a 12-point increase over non-AI users in their likelihood of seeing an increase in profit

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