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AI training project for micro and SMEs starts in the Leiria region with 50 participants

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Briefings

A Portuguese startup Shaken Academy launched a pilot AI training program for micro and small and medium-sized enterprises (PME) in Leiria on October 20, 2026, involving approximately 50 workers. The initiative, part of the 'PME Digital+' project, focuses on practical AI integration, including generative AI tools and data analysis. The program runs as a two-phase pilot with a total of 100 participants over three years, aiming to scale to 100,000 workers nationwide.

Key points

• The pilot program was launched by Shaken Academy in partnership with IAPMEI and NERLEI in Leiria on October 20, 2026, involving approximately 50 initial participants.
• The program focuses on practical AI integration, specifically generative AI tools and data analysis, with a two-phase structure targeting 100 total participants across three years.

Context

This initiative is part of the broader Portuguese government strategy to accelerate AI adoption in the business sector, as highlighted by Minister Castro Almeida who stated AI represents a major economic transformation opportunity.

Limitations

The evidence covers only the initial pilot phase in Leiria with 50 participants; the program's full scope, long-term outcomes, and expansion to 100,000 participants remain unverified.

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