Grant
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.
- £100,000 – £200,000
- Закроется 8 дек. 2026 г.
- Великобритания
- Нет
- Seed, Series A, Growth
- ai
- GB
Об этой возможности
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.
Кто может подать заявку
- 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