For South Dakota businesses and nonprofits

South Dakota will pay up to $35,000 for AI in your business.

The state's competitive AI funding covers an AI plan, hands-on training for your team, and $1,000 for each employee who finishes a free AI course. We'll walk through all three categories and the application itself, live, before applications close August 7.

Free live webinar Thursday, July 30 11 AM Central / 10 AM Mountain 45 minutes on Zoom

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Andy explains the funding in 90 seconds

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What the state pays for

The maximum comes from three separate funding categories.

An AI plan for your business

up to $5,000

A consultant maps where AI fits your business. The state covers half the cost.

AI training for your team

up to $20,000

Hands-on training for your staff, on real work. The state covers half the cost.

Your employees' training time

up to $10,000

You receive $1,000 for each employee who finishes a free AI course, up to $10,000.

Up to $35,000 total.

Apply for Funding

Businesses and nonprofits with a physical presence in South Dakota can apply. Funding is competitive, and awards are not guaranteed.

Applications close August 7

In 45 minutes you'll know

Exactly what each category pays, with real dollar amounts
Whether your business or nonprofit qualifies
How to fill out the application. Starting it takes about 10 minutes.
Answers to your questions in the live Q&A

Your hosts

Andy and Dan have worked with hundreds of businesses and individuals through the AiEdge Summit and EdgeTeam consulting.

Andy Jorgensen Co-Founder, EdgeTeam

Hosts the AiEdge Summit in Sioux Falls. Helps business leaders put AI to work.

Dan Klosterman Co-Founder, EdgeTeam

Builds AI systems for businesses, from Microsoft rollouts to custom automations.

Thursday, July 30 · 11 AM Central / 10 AM Mountain

The only live walkthrough before applications close August 7

Up to $35,000 is on the table.

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