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Flexible Skills Programme

Flexible Skills Programme — 2026/27 Tranche

Funds Welsh employers to build workforce capability, including specialist training in artificial intelligence tools.

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The Flexible Skills Programme (FSP) is a Welsh Government initiative administered through Business Wales that reimburses Wales-based businesses for 50% of the cost of accredited workforce training, up to a maximum Welsh Government contribution of £50,000 per application. A current AI training pilot stream offers an enhanced 75% reimbursement rate for artificial intelligence skills training, with e

Accredited workforce training for Wales-based businesses, including an enhanced-rate pilot stream for artificial intelligence skills development, reimbursed at 50–75% of eligible training costs.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.31 Mar 2027
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.2 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Training subsidy
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.50%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: businesswales.gov.wales