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# Frontier artificial intelligence discovery – UKRI About this tool(Opens in a new window) [](https://www. ukri.
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UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £2. 5 million to develop feasibility studies for frontier artificial intelligence and foundation models. This competition is open to single applicants only.
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