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Scotland’s history of innovation spans the steam engine to renewables – but could the next leap be AI? 

Scotland's history of pioneering innovation spans James Watt, renewables and now AI. Photograph: MrBobro/Shutterstock.com

Scotland has always been a nation of innovators, from the steam engine to cutting-edge renewables, we’ve never shied away from embracing change. Now, as AI transforms every industry, there’s a huge opportunity for Scottish organisations to lead the way – driving sustainable growth, boosting productivity, and delivering better outcomes for communities and businesses alike.

But to make AI work for Scotland, we need more than ambition. We need clarity about where we stand today, and a clear plan for scaling AI responsibly, sustainably and with real impact.

Why AI maturity matters

For businesses and public sector bodies across Scotland, AI isn’t just another tech trend, it’s a chance to tackle big challenges, unlock efficiencies and create new opportunities. But many organisations find it hard to move from scattered pilots to AI at scale.

That’s where understanding your AI maturity comes in. By knowing your strengths and areas for improvement, you can make smarter investment decisions, build internal confidence and unlock the full potential of AI – safely and responsibly.

A practical first step: AI Maturity Self-Assessment

At Sopra Steria, we’ve been committed to driving innovation across Scotland for over 30 years. With a 650-strong team across three offices, we’re deeply invested in helping Scotland continue to thrive – economically, ethically and sustainably.

As part of that mission, we’re supporting public and private sector organisations to harness the power of emerging technologies like AI. But we know that ambition alone isn’t enough, success depends on knowing where you stand and what to do next. That’s why we’ve created our AI Maturity Self-Assessment: a quick, practical tool designed to help you benchmark your current position and identify the next steps to drive impact. It takes less than 10 minutes to complete online. You’ll get:

1. A clear snapshot of your organisation’s AI strengths and improvement areas.
2. A personalised report, sent straight to your inbox.
3. Practical recommendations to help you scale AI with confidence.
4. A trusted starting point to spark meaningful conversations with your leadership team.

Supporting Scotland’s digital ambitions

From the public sector to our dynamic business community, Scotland has what it takes to lead in the digital age, but we need to move forward together, with the right strategy and governance in place.

By taking our AI Maturity Self-Assessment, you’re not just ticking a box, you’re taking a practical step to make sure your organisation is ready to play its part in Scotland’s digital future.

By taking our AI Maturity Self-Assessment, you’re not just ticking a box, you’re taking a practical step to make sure your organisation is ready to play its part in Scotland’s digital future.

Completing the self-assessment gives your organisation a clear strategic direction by highlighting where AI can deliver the greatest impact and where to focus investment. It strengthens your business case, as the personalised report will to help guide conversations with leadership and secure buy-in for change. And, by identifying both your strengths and the gaps that need to be addressed, the assessment helps accelerate progress and lay the foundation for more sustainable AI adoption.

Take the self-assessment today!

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