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Closes 29 April 2026 at 11:00am UK time
Artificial intelligence (AI) champions: frontier AI phase one is sponsored by Innovate UK. UK registered small and medium-sized enterprise businesses can apply for a share of up to £3 million to deliver feasibility studies for frontier AI and machine learning technologies with a clear route defensible scale-up.
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Artificial intelligence (AI) champions: frontier AI phase one – UKRI Funding opportunity: Artificial intelligence (AI) champions: frontier AI phase one 17 March 2026 9:00am UK time 29 April 2026 11:00am UK time See the full opportunity details on the Innovation Funding Service .
UK registered small and medium-sized enterprise businesses can apply for a share of up to £3 million to deliver feasibility studies for frontier AI and machine learning technologies with a clear route defensible scale-up. This competition is open to single applicants only. Your organisation must be a UK registered micro, small or medium sized enterprise .
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: This competition is open to single applicants only. Your organisation must be a UK registered micro, small or medium sized enterprise. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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