AI for businesses: what you need to know | Get involved in Clean Up Australia Day | Creating a pet-friendly workplace

28 February 2024 Newsletter [] [View this email in your browser.](   Newsletter 28 February 2024       AI for businesses: what you need to know Artifical intelligence (AI) can automate and improve many areas of your business, from content creation to insights and business planning. We've added new information to business.gov.au outlining the basics you need to know if you're interested in using AI as part of your business – including privacy and security concerns to be aware of. [Arrow]( [Find out more]( Clean up Australia Day Each year Clean Up Australia Day calls on Aussies to come together to improve and conserve our environment, eliminate litter and end waste. Find out how your business can get involved and help lower your environmental impact and clean up your local community. [Arrow]( [Get involved]( CSIRO launches AI sprint for startups National science agency CSIRO has launched Australia's artificial intelligence (AI) sprint, offering support to help startups and entrepreneurs rapidly develop AI solutions to address national issues such as cost of living, workforce transformation, environmental wellbeing and more.  [Arrow]( [Learn more]( Webinar: Facilitating an inclusive workplace   On 27 March the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations will be hosting a webinar on facilitating an inclusive workplace for neurodivergent talent. Industry experts and employers will share practical strategies to attract and retain neurodivergent staff, and the benefits of broadening the talent pool. [Arrow]( [Register now]( Creating a pet-friendly workplace Has your business considered allowing employees to bring their pet into the workplace? Having a pet in the workplace can help reduce stress levels and boost morale. Check out our tips to help you create a safe and happy workplace for employees and their furry friends. [Arrow]( [Find out more]( Info for your industry: accommodation and food services   At business.gov.au, we've got practical tips and insights to help businesses in all different industries. If your business operates in accommodation or food services, check out our information on things like food safety requirements, tax obligations, reducing your  environmental impact and much more. [Arrow]( [Find out more]( What's new in grants The [Business Research and Innovation Initiative Renewables and Low Emissions grant]( is now open to innovators looking to help solve renewables and low emissions challenges. Applications are open for the [International Partnerships in Critical Minerals Program](, providing critical minerals businesses with funding to grow supply chains with international partners. Have you heard of the [Venture Capital program's Biomedical Translation Fund](? It's helped businesses like PolyActiva Pty Ltd, which is pioneering polymer technology to deliver eye medication. Find government assistance, grants and events Use our finder tools to explore government services available to help businesses. [Arrow] [Grants finder]( [Arrow] [Adviser finder]( [Arrow] [Events finder]( What do you think of the business.gov.au newsletter? //newsletter.business.gov.au/link/id/zzzz65dea038b862e034Pzzzz63630556d9f9f221/page.html//newsletter.business.gov.au/link/id/zzzz65dea038b96cc547Pzzzz63630556d9f9f221/page.html [business.gov.au]( - simple access to useful information and services for Australian businesses.  Your email address, {EMAIL}, is subscribed to the business.gov.au news email list. [Manage your preferences]( |  [Unsubscribe](