We have been working with the Scottish AI Alliance and the Scottish government on a series of projects to strategically enhance the institutional environment for data, digital and AI. Projects have included: using design thinking and strategic engagement techniques to map user requirements for the Scottish AI Alliance AI Playbook – a crucial resource for supporting industry, stakeholders and communities in their application of AI; brokering a clearer understanding of the barriers and opportunities to enhance skills within Scotland in digital, data and AI; and, working with Scottish government representatives to better understand what is needed to capture progress in the data, digital and AI industry.