AI on the Isle of Man

The Isle of Man Government is not just talking about AI. It is funding it, building infrastructure for it, and actively helping businesses adopt it. The Activate AI programme is a national initiative designed to make AI accessible to every business on the island, regardless of size or technical expertise.

The programme operates in two phases. The first focused on education and awareness, providing free training through the LearnAI.im platform with over 200 hours of on-demand content, instructor-led sessions, and industry-specific workshops. The second phase introduced the AI Solution Service, where businesses work directly with trusted Activation Partners to develop pilot projects and proof-of-concept solutions at no cost.

This is not a theoretical programme. It has already delivered over 4,100 training sessions, supported 28 pilot projects across key sectors, and generated approximately £1.9 million in measurable productivity gains through trials alone.

The programme is open to businesses at any stage of their AI journey. Whether you have a clear problem you want to solve or are simply curious about what AI could do for your operations, the Activate AI programme provides a structured, supported path from awareness to implementation.

Building on the momentum of Activate AI, the Isle of Man Government established the National AI Office (NAIO) in January 2026, led by Digital Isle of Man. It serves as a single point of national coordination for AI activity across the public sector, industry, and the broader economy.

The NAIO has three core objectives: supporting economic growth and competitiveness, improving public service delivery and efficiency, and increasing AI literacy across the community. In its first year, it will finalise a National AI Strategy, deliver an island-wide literacy programme, produce guidance on safe and ethical AI use, and assess workforce impacts including reskilling needs.

The government's target is ambitious but grounded in real progress: a 10% increase in GDP, approximately £530 million, by 2030, driven by AI-enhanced productivity and innovation across both public and private sectors. The island is also collaborating internationally through a Memorandum of Understanding with AI Singapore, giving local businesses access to global expertise and resources.

Insight Innovation is an official Activate AI Partner with the Isle of Man Government. We work directly with local businesses to identify where AI and automation can deliver the most value, scope projects that qualify for the Department for Enterprise's Business Consultancy Scheme, and deliver them end to end.

We do not just advise. We build. From proof-of-concept pilots through to production-grade systems, we handle the entire process: understanding your problem, designing the solution, building the technology, and deploying it into your business. The Activate AI programme provides free training and pilot support, while the Business Consultancy Scheme reimburses 50% of consultancy costs up to £7,500 per project - so you can explore what AI can do for your business with real financial backing.

Whether you are in financial services, eGaming, insurance, engineering, professional services, or any other sector on the island, there has never been a better time to start. The government is investing. The infrastructure is in place. The support is available. The only question is what you want to build.