UK grant funding

Innovate UK (UKRI)

BridgeAI Deployment Catalyst: AI for Operational Systems

Amount

Up to £5,000,000 total fund

Deadline

08/12/2026

Industry

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

Location

National

About this grant

UK registered AI SMEs can apply for a share of up to £5 million to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning solutions that perform, control or coordinate operational activity. Applications must be collaborative: the lead must be a UK registered AI SME with an existing AI or machine learning solution at technology readiness level (TRL) 5 to 6, partnered with one UK registered medium or large organisation as a deployer, and optionally one additional project partner (2–3 organisations total).

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