For South Dakota businesses
Put AI to work in your business.
South Dakota businesses have two things going for them right now: AI tools that are genuinely useful, and a state grant that helps pay for learning them. Start with the free training, or go straight for the funding.
Free AI training
A one-hour course on what AI models actually are and how to use them for everyday business work — writing, analysis, customer service, operations. Finish and each person earns a certificate.
Start the free courseFunding for AI
The state’s AI grant reimburses discovery consulting, paid team training, and even free AI-awareness courses — up to $20,000. We walk you through the application in about 10 minutes.
See funding optionsThe current grant, at a glance — SD Dept. of Labor & Regulation
- AI Business Discovery
- A consultant maps where AI fits your business.
- 50% covered, up to $5,000
- AI Training Implementation
- Paid training for your team on tools you choose.
- 50% covered, up to $20,000
- AI Awareness
- Free AI-literacy courses your staff completes.
- $1,000/employee, up to $10,000
Applications are open now · Apply by Aug 7, 2026
Why this site exists
Most South Dakota businesses know AI matters but haven’t had a practical on-ramp: what to try first, what it costs, and who pays for it. This program collects the two useful answers in one place — a free course that teaches the fundamentals in an hour, and a guided path to the state funding that reimburses the rest. Built and maintained by EdgeTeam, a South Dakota AI consulting and training company.