Grant

Innovate UK

BridgeAI Deployment Catalyst: AI for Operational Systems

Innovate UK grants of £100,000-£200,000 for UK AI SMEs to test their AI/ML product in a real setting with a larger deployer organisation. Closes 8 December 2026.

Zur Bewerbung geht es zu apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk

Betrag
£100,000 – £200,000
Frist
Endet am 8. Dez. 2026
Land
Vereinigtes Königreich
Beteiligung
Keine
Phasen
Seed, Series A, Growth
Branchen
ai
Regionen
GB

Über diese Ausschreibung

This Innovate UK competition (Phase 1, up to £5M in total) funds short feasibility projects in which a UK AI SME deploys its existing AI or machine learning solution with a medium or large business or public body. Projects request £100,000-£200,000 in grant funding, last three to five months, and must run between April and August 2027. Micro and small firms can receive up to 70% of eligible costs. Deployers must be in sectors such as health, financial services, advanced manufacturing, clean energy, defence, professional services or creative industries. Applications close at 11:00 UK time on 8 December 2026. Sister tracks cover decision-critical systems and assurance.

Wer sich bewerben kann

- Lead is a UK-registered SME with an AI/ML solution at TRL 5-6 and a working MVP - One UK deployer that is a medium or large business or public sector body - Solution not already in commercial deployment for the proposed use - Maximum three organisations; no subcontractors